1987 Volkswagen Golf Tire Size & Pressure

The 1987 Volkswagen Golf tire size depends on trim: the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 185/60HR14; the GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 185/60HR14; the GT, 4D Hatchback, Automatic takes 185/60HR14; the GT, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 185/60HR14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic: 185/60HR14
  • GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard: 185/60HR14
  • GT, 4D Hatchback, Automatic: 185/60HR14
  • GT, 4D Hatchback, Standard: 185/60HR14

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard

GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard

GT, 4D Hatchback, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard

GT, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1987 Volkswagen Golf take?

It depends on the trim: GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G uses 175/70SR13; GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G uses 175/70SR13; GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic uses 185/60HR14; GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard uses 185/60HR14; GT, 4D Hatchback, Automatic uses 185/60HR14; GT, 4D Hatchback, Standard uses 185/60HR14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1987 Volkswagen Golf?

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 1987 Volkswagen Golf?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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