1988 Volkswagen Golf Tire Size & Pressure

The 1988 Volkswagen Golf tire size depends on trim: the Base, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 B, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 185/60HR14; the GL, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 1.8 B, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 185/60HR14; the Base, 1.8 B, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 B, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GT, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 185/60HR14; the GT, 4D Hatchback, Automatic takes 185/60HR14; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13, per the factory service manual.

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

Base, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

Base, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GL, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

Base, 1.8 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GL, 4D Hatchback, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

Base, 1.8 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GT, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GT, 4D Hatchback, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Search by this configuration

Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1988 Volkswagen Golf take?

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

What is the tire pressure for a 1988 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 1988 Volkswagen Golf?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

Other Volkswagen Golf Years

Other Volkswagen Models