1959 Edsel Corsair Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1959 Edsel Corsair OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1959 Edsel Corsair has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 215/75R14, and a 70.5mm center bore.
Other years of the Edsel Corsair
1959 Edsel Corsair Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1959 Edsel Corsair
Tire geometry â 215/75R14
The 215/75R14 fitted to the 1959 Edsel Corsair has a section width of 215mm and an aspect ratio of 75%, mounted on a 14-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 161.3mm (6.35") and an overall outside diameter of 678.1mm (26.70"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 469 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1959 Edsel Corsair while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 225/66R15 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 205/85R13 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 1959 Edsel Corsair uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 70.5mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 5.0J â 6.0J, and offsets in the ET-5 â ET5 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1959 Edsel Corsair is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 1959 Edsel Corsair Base use?
The 1959 Edsel Corsair Base uses 215/75R14 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1959 Edsel Corsair?
The 1959 Edsel Corsair has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a center bore of 70.5mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1959 Edsel Corsair?
The 1959 Edsel Corsair has a wheel offset of ET0.
Other Vehicles with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the 1959 Edsel Corsair, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).