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
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
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All
185/60HR14
Door Placard
—
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Base, 2D Sedan, 1.6 G
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
All
185/60HR14
Door Placard
—
—
Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
All
185/60HR14
Door Placard
—
—
Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
All
185/60HR14
Door Placard
—
—
GL, 1.6 H
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
All
185/60HR14
Door Placard
—
—
Base, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
All
185/60HR14
Door Placard
—
—
GL, 1.8 A, Automatic
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
GL, 1.8 A, Standard
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
GLI, Automatic
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door Placard
—
—
GLI, Standard
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
175/70SR13
Door 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.