Find 1988 Buick Skyhawk Tires

Get Tires for Your Buick Skyhawk

When it's time to buy new tires for your vehicle, turn to the skilled technicians at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Browse tires online and schedule an installation appointment today!

1988 Buick Skyhawk Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your Buick Skyhawk tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.

Trim Level Tire Size Speed Rating Inflation in PSI F/R
1988 Buick Skyhawk SE P215/60R14 None 30 PSI/30 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 Buick Skyhawk Custom* P185/80R13 None 35 PSI/35 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 Buick Skyhawk Custom* P205/70R13 None 35 PSI/35 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1988 Buick Skyhawk SE

- Size: Shop P215/60R14

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI

1988 Buick Skyhawk Custom*

- Size: Shop P185/80R13

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 35 PSI/35 PSI

1988 Buick Skyhawk Custom*

- Size: Shop P205/70R13

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 35 PSI/35 PSI

* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.

Recommended Tires for Your 1988 Buick Skyhawk

What tires are best for a 1988 Buick Skyhawk? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Buick Skyhawk.

Get the Right Tires for 1988 Buick Skyhawk

Finding the right tires can be quick and easy, especially when you have all the information you need to make a good decision. That's one reason it's a good idea to visit us when you're ready to buy new  1988 Buick Skyhawk tires. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the tire shop of choice for Buick Skyhawk tire options. Whether you want a tire that's built to improve fuel economy, take tight corners, or handle off-road terrain, you'll find affordable tires that get the job done.

View the tires Buick recommends for 1988 Skyhawks, plus important information about Buick Skyhawk tire size, tire inflation, and speed rating. Take it from one of our tire technicians, Brianna: "You want to find the correct size for your tire. It matters in alignments and keeping your vehicle driving the way it’s supposed to.”

Apart from finding the right tire size, there are a couple of other factors to consider when buying Buick Skyhawk tires like which tire brands you like most and where you drive. If you live in Louisiana, you probably won't need heavy-duty winter tires. Somewhere like Colorado or even Kansas is a different story. You may want to invest in a set of Buick Skyhawk snow tires for one part of the year, and all-season tires for the rest of the year.

When thinking about your driving conditions, consider where you live (mountains vs. city vs. countryside) and the kind of weather can catch you off-guard. (Watch out Tornado Alley!) Many drivers who live in states that experience all four seasons choose to purchase two sets of tires: one set for winter, one set for summer. It's one of the best ways to maximize their Buick Skyhawk's safety and performance from January to December. Other drivers buy one set of all-season tires instead. That way they don't have to return to the tire shop and their vehicle is always ready for sun, rain, and light snow!

Your personal driving style is the next factor to consider. Do you like taking your Buick Skyhawk far away from civilization? Adventuring where other vehicles can't? If you're a big off-roading fan you forges paths where others can't, you have very different needs than a long-distance commuter who sticks to the highway. You'll want tires that can stand up to dirt, gravel, stone, sand, and more. You might want to look at bigger tires with stiffer sidewalls and wider tread patterns to help protect against punctures and maintain balance on bumpy roads. But if you mostly drive around the city, a Buick Skyhawk tire that offers low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency might be exactly what you want. Talk to a tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care for help choosing the best tire for you, or start shopping for Buick Skyhawk tires online. You're only a few clicks away from finding the right 1988 Buick Skyhawk tire for your needs.

Good Tire Brands for Buick Skyhawks

You have many great options for Buick Skyhawk tire brands when you visit Firestone Complete Auto Care. Two of them are Firestone and Bridgestone. Firestone tires for Buick Skyhawks always deliver! Harvey Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio in 1900. He was a boundary-pusher from the get-go. Firestone saw a future in automobile tires, so he started producing and testing truck, passenger, and farm tires. The company can be credited for introducing the first all-rubber, non-skid tire in 1908! Firestone Tires has been passionate about leading the industry since day one, thanks to Harvey Firestone's industrious spirit. Today, Firestone is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. They make 8,000 different tires for all sorts of vehicles — including 1988 Buick Skyhawks.

Bridgestone is another top choice for Buick Skyhawk tires. In 1931, Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan. In 1990, the company merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Bridgestone Tires now has more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas! The company remains an international leader in tire and rubber technology, providing world-class service, tires, and more to communities worldwide. As Shojiro Ishibashi said, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can buy superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 1988 Buick Skyhawk and drive with peace of mind!

Buick Skyhawk Tire Installation & Rotation

Firestone Complete Auto Care installs more tires on more cars than most other companies. We're your tire shop and a complete service center for tire installation, maintenance, repair, rotation, and alignment! We make it easy to buy new 1988 Buick Skyhawk tires online and book an installation appointment at the same time. Many stores are open late and on weekends to better fit your busy schedule.

Questions About 1988 Buick Skyhawk Tires

Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common Buick Skyhawk tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.

  • Is Buick tire inflation important? The right tire inflation helps increase fuel economy, improve braking time, and boost tire lifespan! The right tire pressure can make all the difference. Even a small change in tire pressure can impact your driving.
  • What do the numbers on my Buick Skyhawk tires mean? The numbers on your tire sidewall give you information about tire speed rating, traction, treadwear, tire size, and load carrying capacity. Chat with a tire technician to learn how to read the numbers on your Buick tires!
  • How do I check the tread depth on my Buick tires? Stay on top of your tire tread depth to help avoid a dangerous drive. You can check tread depth with a penny. Hold the penny so that Abraham Lincoln is facing you, then place your penny into a tread groove upside down. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new Buick Skyhawk tires.