Ford Thunderbird wheel and tire size by year

Pick your model year for the exact tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern, offset and tire pressure of every Ford Thunderbird trim.

Bolt pattern Since 1989: 5x108; 4x108 and 2 more before. Details

Tire size by model year

2000s
1990s
Earlier years (1955–1979)Hide earlier years

Bolt pattern. Since 1989: 5x108; 4x108 and 2 more before. Each year page separates the versions.

Current bolt patterns
5x108 Global · 1989–20054x108 Global · 1980–1988 +2 older
Most common tire size
205/65R15
Model years
1955–2005

Ford Thunderbird tire sizes by generation

Tire sizes and bolt pattern for each generation and market. Pick a year for every trim with its wheel width, offset and tire pressure.

Ford Thunderbird XI

2002–2005 Latest

Ford Thunderbird X

1989–1997
Earlier generations (1955–1988)Hide earlier generations

Ford Thunderbird IX

1983–1988

Ford Thunderbird VIII

1980–1982

Ford Thunderbird VII

1977–1979

Ford Thunderbird VI

1972–1976

Ford Thunderbird V

1967–1971

Ford Thunderbird IV

1964–1966

Global

1964–1966 Hardtop 2-door · Convertible 2-door
Tire sizes
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Exact sizes by year

Ford Thunderbird III

1961–1963

Ford Thunderbird II

1958–1960

Global

1958–1960 Hardtop 2-door · Convertible 2-door
Tire sizes
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Exact sizes by year

Ford Thunderbird I

1955–1957

Common Ford Thunderbird tire sizes

The sizes fitted to the most Ford Thunderbird trims. For exact fitment, pick a production year above.

Compare any two sizes in the Ford Thunderbird tire size calculator.

What is the bolt pattern on a Ford Thunderbird?

Since 1989: 5x108; 4x108 and 2 more before. The table lists the markets and years for every pattern; your year page shows the one on your car.

Bolt patternMarketsModel years
5x108Global1989–2005
4x108Global1980–1988
5x114.3Global1955–1979
5x127Global1972–1976

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