1988 Ford Thunderbird Tires

Get Tires for Your Ford Thunderbird

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 Ford Thunderbird Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your Ford Thunderbird 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 Ford Thunderbird Turbo P225/60VR16 V 30 PSI/30 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 Ford Thunderbird Base P215/70R14 None 30 PSI/30 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 Ford Thunderbird LX P215/70R14 None 30 PSI/30 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport P215/70HR14 H 30 PSI/30 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo

- Size: Shop P225/60VR16

- Speed Rating: V

- Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI

1988 Ford Thunderbird Base

- Size: Shop P215/70R14

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI

1988 Ford Thunderbird LX

- Size: Shop P215/70R14

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI

1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport

- Size: Shop P215/70HR14

- Speed Rating: H

- Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI

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

Recommended Tires for Your 1988 Ford Thunderbird

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

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Blizzak WS90

  • No warranty
  • Winter
  • Winter
Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK
Turanza QUIETTRACK

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Performance
Bridgestone WEATHERPEAK
WEATHERPEAK

  • Platinum Pact Limited Warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
Firestone WEATHERGRIP
WEATHERGRIP

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
Firestone Winterforce 2
Winterforce 2

  • No warranty
  • Winter
  • Winter
SUREDRIVE ALL-Season
ALL-Season

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
SUREDRIVE Touring A/S
Touring A/S

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
Toyo Extensa A/S II
Extensa A/S II

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires

Affordable 1988 Ford Thunderbird Tires

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 Ford Thunderbird tires. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the tire shop of choice for Ford Thunderbird tire options. Whether you need a tire that's designed to take tight corners, handle diverse terrain, or improve fuel-efficiency, you'll find the right tires for your vehicle and budget.

View Ford-recommended tires for your 1988 Thunderbird, plus useful info about Ford Thunderbird tire pressure, tire size, 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.”

Beyond the correct tire size, there are a couple of other factors to consider when buying Ford Thunderbird tires like how and where you drive, and how much you want to spend. If you live in south Texas, you probably won't want to buy studdable snow tires. Somewhere like Colorado or even Kansas is a different story. You may want to invest in a set of Ford Thunderbird snow tires for one part of the year, and all-season tires for the rest of the year.

Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. Many drivers who live in states that experience all four seasons choose to purchase two sets of tires: one for summer and one for winter. It's a smart way to capitalize on Ford Thunderbird's performance and safety throughout the year. 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!

Next, consider your driving style. Do you enjoy challenging the limits of your Ford Thunderbird? Going where no vehicle has gone before? If you're an avid off-roader who yearns to pioneer new paths, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't hit the hills very often. You'll want tires that can stand up to gravel, sand, stone, and dirt. You might even want a bigger tire with stiffer sidewalls and a wide tread pattern to help prevent punctures and maintain stability in uneven road conditions. But if you're comfortable in the city and suburbs, a Ford Thunderbird tire that offers low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency might be exactly what you want. Visit your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for help selecting the tire that's right for you, or get started by browsing tires that fit your vehicle. You're only a click or two away from a new set of 1988 Ford Thunderbird tires.

Tire Brands for Ford Thunderbirds

Firestone Complete Auto Care has plenty of good Ford Thunderbird tire brands for you to choose from. Firestone and Bridgestone are two of the most popular. Ford Thunderbird Firestone tires are tires you can count on. Harvey Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio in 1900. He was a passionate inventor from the start. Firestone recognized the untapped potential for auto tires, so he started producing and testing farm, truck, and passenger 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 Ford Thunderbirds.

Bridgestone is another top choice for Ford Thunderbird tires. In 1931, Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan. In 1990, the company merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Today, Bridgestone Tires has more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas! It remains a global leader in tire technology and rubber products, delivering outstanding tires, service, and more to drivers worldwide. As Shojiro Ishibashi said, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can find superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 1988 Ford Thunderbird and drive with peace of mind.

Ford Thunderbird Tire Rotation, Repair & More

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! Shop 1988 Ford Thunderbird tires online and schedule an installation appointment. Many stores are open late and on weekends to better fit your busy schedule.

1988 Ford Thunderbird Tire Questions

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

  • Is Ford tire inflation important? Even a tiny decrease in tire pressure could impact your safety and fuel economy. Maintaining proper tire pressure can help increase fuel economy, improve braking time, and boost tire lifespan.
  • What do the numbers on my Ford Thunderbird tires mean? Your tire sidewall gives you information about load carrying capacity, speed rating, treadwear, traction, and tire size. Talk to one of our tire technicians to learn how to read the numbers on your tire!
  • Can I check the tread depth on my Ford tires at home? Grab a penny. Hold the so that Abe Lincon's head is facing you and his hair is pointing toward the ground. Then, place the penny into a tread groove. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new Ford Thunderbird tires.