1996 Mercury Cougar tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 Mercury Cougar

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

205/70R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims

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215/50R18 Best-rated optional on 2 trims

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215/70R15 Best-rated optional on 1 trim

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Also listed: 205/65R16 225/60R16 205/55R17 215/55R17 235/50R17 205/50R18 235/45R18

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Trims sold in 1996: 2
Generation: MN12
Other years: 1992
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All years (1967–2002)

2 trims sold in 1996

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mercury Cougar MN12

1989–1997 2 trims

Cougar 3.8 138 hp · V6 205/70R15 91S 5 fitments

Generation: MN12 · 1989–1997
Power: 138 hp
Engine: V6, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70R15 91S	Rim 15x6 ET35 ~~5x108~~	28 psi
205/65R16 91T	Rim 16x6 ET35 ~~5x108~~	30 psi
205/55R17 89H	Rim 17x6.5 ET40 ~~5x108~~	33 psi
205/50R18 88H	Rim 18x6.5 ET40 ~~5x108~~	33 psi
215/50R18 89V	Rim 18x7 ET40 ~~5x108~~	33 psi

How to read 91S: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Cougar 4.6 201 hp · V8 205/70R15 91S 7 fitments

Generation: MN12 · 1989–1997
Power: 201 hp
Engine: V8, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R15 Wheels 15x6 ET35 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70R15 91S	Rim 15x6 ET35 ~~5x108~~	29 psi
215/70R15 91T	Rim 15x6.5 ET39 ~~5x108~~	29 psi
225/60R16 90S	Rim 16x7 ET39 ~~5x108~~	30 psi
215/55R17 89T	Rim 17x6.5 ET40 ~~5x108~~	33 psi
235/50R17 91T	Rim 17x7.5 ET37 ~~5x108~~	33 psi
215/50R18 90V	Rim 18x7 ET40 ~~5x108~~	33 psi
235/45R18 89V	Rim 18x8 ET35 ~~5x108~~	36 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.