Ford Thunderbird Spare Tire Fitment Guide
The Ford Thunderbird used 4x108 mm and 5x108 mm bolt pattern variations from 1980 to 2005 along with tire diameters ranging from 25.3" to 26.9" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.
The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Ford Thunderbird years and options. In this case, 145/70R17, 135/80R17, 145/80R17 and 125/80R18 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Ford Thunderbird spare tire.
2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird Spare Tires
This generation of the Ford Thunderbird began in 2002 and was available through 2005. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2004 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2003 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2002 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird Spare Tires
This generation of the Ford Thunderbird began in 1989 and was available through 1997. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Super Coupe versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1996 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1995 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1994 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1990 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 1989 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5x108 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
1983-1988 Ford Thunderbird Spare Tires
This generation of the Ford Thunderbird began in 1983 and was available through 1988. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Turbo versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.9-26.6" | 135/80R17 | 25.5" |
| 1987 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.9-26.6" | 135/80R17 | 25.5" |
| 1986 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.3-25.9" | 135/80R17 | 25.5" |
| 1985 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.3-25.9" | 135/80R17 | 25.5" |
| 1984 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.3-25.5" | 135/80R17 | 25.5" |
| 1983 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.3-25.5" | 135/80R17 | 25.5" |
1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird Spare Tires
This generation of the Ford Thunderbird began in 1980 and was available through 1982. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.5" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 1981 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.5" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 1980 | Ford | Thunderbird | 4x108 mm | 25.5" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |