1998 Ford Mustang Tire Size
Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 1998 Ford Mustang, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Ford Mustang's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
15-Inch Rims
1998 Ford Mustang
The original tire size for your 1998 Ford Mustang is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Mustang's' tire size.
P205/65R15 92
Simplified Size: 205-65-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Ford Mustang is P205/65R15 92T. A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Ford Mustang's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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205 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
92 | This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
65 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 133 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
16-Inch Rims
1998 Ford Mustang
The original tire size for your 1998 Ford Mustang is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Mustang's' tire size.
Trim Options:
GT
P225/55R16 94
Simplified Size: 225-55-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Ford Mustang is P225/55R16 94H. A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Ford Mustang's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
94 | This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
17-Inch Rims
1998 Ford Mustang
The original tire size for your 1998 Ford Mustang is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Mustang's' tire size.
Trim Options:
GTSVT Cobra
245/45ZR17
Simplified Size: 245-45-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Ford Mustang is 245/45ZR17 . A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Ford Mustang's tire size is shown below.
245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
45 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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