1988 Volkswagen Jetta Tire Size & Pressure

The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Sedan, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the Carat, PF, Automatic takes 185/60HR14; the Base, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the Carat, RD, Automatic takes 185/60HR14; the Carat, RD, Standard takes 185/60HR14; the Carat, PF, Standard takes 185/60HR14; the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.8 B, PF, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.8 B, RD, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.8 B, RD, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GLI takes 205/55VR14; the GL, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GL, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic takes 175/70SR13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Sedan, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • Carat, PF, Automatic: 185/60HR14
  • Base, 4D Sedan, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • Carat, RD, Automatic: 185/60HR14
  • Carat, RD, Standard: 185/60HR14
  • Carat, PF, Standard: 185/60HR14
  • Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.8 B, PF, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.8 B, RD, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.8 B, RD, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GLI: 205/55VR14
  • GL, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GL, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic: 175/70SR13

Base, 2D Sedan, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Carat, PF, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Base, 4D Sedan, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Carat, RD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Carat, RD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Carat, PF, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GL, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GL, 1.8 B, PF, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GL, 1.8 B, RD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GL, 1.8 B, RD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GLI

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55VR14Door Placard——

GL, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GL, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Sedan, Standard uses 175/70SR13; Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; Carat, PF, Automatic uses 185/60HR14; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 175/70SR13; Carat, RD, Automatic uses 185/60HR14; Carat, RD, Standard uses 185/60HR14; Carat, PF, Standard uses 185/60HR14; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.8 A, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.8 B, PF, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.8 B, RD, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.8 B, RD, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GLI uses 205/55VR14; GL, 1.8 A, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GL, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic uses 175/70SR13.

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

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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