1989 Volkswagen Jetta Tire Size & Pressure

The 1989 Volkswagen Jetta tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 4D 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 Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the Carat, Automatic takes 185/60HR14; the Carat, Standard takes 185/60HR14; the GL, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GLI takes 185/60R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • Carat, Automatic: 185/60HR14
  • Carat, Standard: 185/60HR14
  • GL, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GLI: 185/60R14

Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic

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——

Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

Carat, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

Carat, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60HR14Door Placard——

GL, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GL, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard——

GLI

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/60R14Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, Standard uses 175/70SR13; Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; Base, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard uses 175/70SR13; Base, 4D 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; Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, Standard uses 175/70SR13; Carat, Automatic uses 185/60HR14; Carat, Standard uses 185/60HR14; GL, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GLI uses 185/60R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1989 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 1989 Volkswagen Jetta?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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