The 1981 Audi 5000 tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans takes 185/70SR14; the Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans takes 185/70SR14; the Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans takes 185/70SR14; the Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans takes 185/70SR14; the S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans takes 185/70SR14; the S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans takes 185/70SR14; the S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans takes 185/70SR14; the S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans takes 185/70SR14; the S, 2.2L Eng VIN C takes 185/70SR14, per the factory service manual.
Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans: 185/70SR14
Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans: 185/70SR14
Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans: 185/70SR14
Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans: 185/70SR14
S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans: 185/70SR14
S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans: 185/70SR14
S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans: 185/70SR14
S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans: 185/70SR14
S, 2.2L Eng VIN C: 185/70SR14
Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
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Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
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—
Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
—
—
Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
—
—
S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
—
—
S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
—
—
S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
—
—
S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
—
—
S, 2.2L Eng VIN C
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
185/70SR14
Door Placard
—
—
All
205/60HR15
Door Placard
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1981 Audi 5000 take?
It depends on the trim: Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans uses 185/70SR14; Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans uses 185/70SR14; Base, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans uses 185/70SR14; Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans uses 185/70SR14; S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans uses 185/70SR14; S, 2.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans uses 185/70SR14; S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans uses 185/70SR14; S, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans uses 185/70SR14; S, 2.2L Eng VIN C uses 185/70SR14.
What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Audi 5000?
Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.
What is the bolt pattern on a 1981 Audi 5000?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.