1989 Mercury Cougar Tire Sizes

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1989 Mercury Cougar LS

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P205/70R15
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
205
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P215/70R15
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
215
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.

1989 Mercury Cougar XR7

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P225/60VR16
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
60
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
16
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 16 inches in diameter.
V
This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.