1997 Ford Taurus tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Ford Taurus

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Australia

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215/55R16 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · USA, Australia

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Trims sold in 1997: 3
Generation: III sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1993
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All years (1986–2027)

3 trims sold in 1997

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Ford Taurus III

1996–1999 3 trims

USA

2 trims

Taurus 3.0i 145 hp · V6 205/65R15 92T 2 fitments

Generation: III · 1996–1999
Market: USA
Power: 145 hp
Engine: V6, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET42 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/65R15 92T	Rim 15x6 ET42 ~~5x108~~	33 psi
215/55R16 93H	Rim 16x6.5 ET46 ~~5x108~~	33 psi

How to read 92T: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Taurus 3.0i DOHC 200 hp · V6 205/65R15 92T 2 fitments

Generation: III · 1996–1999
Market: USA
Power: 200 hp
Engine: V6, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET42 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/65R15 92T	Rim 15x6 ET42 ~~5x108~~	32 psi
215/55R16 93H	Rim 16x6.5 ET46 ~~5x108~~	33 psi

Australia

1 trim

Taurus 3.0i 200 hp · V6 205/65R15 92T 2 fitments

Generation: III · 1996–1999
Market: Australia
Power: 200 hp
Engine: V6, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET42 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/65R15 92T	Rim 15x6 ET42 ~~5x108~~	32 psi
215/55R16 93H	Rim 16x6.5 ET46 ~~5x108~~	33 psi

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.