1986 Volkswagen Jetta Tire Size & Pressure

The 1986 Volkswagen Jetta tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 2D Sedan, 1.6 G takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.6 H takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GLI, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GLI, Standard takes 175/70SR13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 2D Sedan, 1.6 G: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.6 H: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GLI, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GLI, Standard: 175/70SR13

Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/60HR14Door Placard

Base, 2D Sedan, 1.6 G

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/60HR14Door Placard

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/60HR14Door Placard

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/60HR14Door Placard

GL, 1.6 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/60HR14Door Placard

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/60HR14Door Placard

GL, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GL, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GLI, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GLI, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; Base, 2D Sedan, 1.6 G uses 175/70SR13; Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.6 H uses 175/70SR13; Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard uses 175/70SR13; Base, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.8 A, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.8 A, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GLI, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GLI, Standard uses 175/70SR13.

What is the tire pressure for a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta?

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 1986 Volkswagen Jetta?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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