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1968 Chevrolet Bel Air tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air.

1968 Chevrolet Bel Air tire sizes

215/80R15215/80R14
Bolt pattern
Other years
19631964196519661967196819691970 All 1955–1970
Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 1968

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

Chevrolet Bel Air VI

1965 – 1970 6 trims

Bel Air 4.1 250cid

155 hp · I6 185x R14 5 fitments
GenerationVI 1965–1970
Power155 hp
EngineI6, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x120.65
Thread7/16" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
205x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
205x R1414x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1414x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1515x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims

Bel Air 5.0 307cid

200 hp · V8 205x R14 2 fitments
GenerationVI 1965–1970
Power200 hp
EngineV8, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x120.65
Thread7/16" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1515x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims

Bel Air 5.3 327cid

275 hp · L30 V8 185x R14 5 fitments
GenerationVI 1965–1970
Power275 hp
EngineL30 V8, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x120.65
Thread7/16" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
205x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
205x R1414x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1414x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1515x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims

Bel Air 5.3 327cid

250 hp · L73 V8 205x R14 2 fitments
GenerationVI 1965–1970
Power250 hp
EngineL73 V8, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x120.65
Thread7/16" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1515x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims

Bel Air 6.5 396cid

325 hp · 6.5L L35 V8 185x R14 5 fitments
GenerationVI 1965–1970
Power325 hp
Engine6.5L L35 V8, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x120.65
Thread7/16" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
205x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
205x R1414x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1414x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1515x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims

Bel Air 7.0 427cid

385 hp · L36 V8 205x R14 3 fitments
GenerationVI 1965–1970
Power385 hp
EngineL36 V8, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x120.65
Thread7/16" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x R1414x5 ET14.22 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1414x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
215/80 R1515x6 ET0 5x120.65–TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

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