Home › Volkswagen › 1996 Volkswagen Passat 1996 Volkswagen Passat Tire Size & Pressure The 1996 Volkswagen Passat tire size depends on trim: the GLS, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the GLS, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the GLX, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 215/50R15 88H; the GLX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 215/50R15 88H; the GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 215/50R15 88H; the GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 215/50R15 88H; the TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H, per the factory service manual.
Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
GLS, Automatic: 195/60R14 86HGLS, Standard: 195/60R14 86HGLX, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 215/50R15 88HGLX, 4D Sedan, Standard: 215/50R15 88HGLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 215/50R15 88HGLX, 4D Wagon, Standard: 215/50R15 88HTDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 195/60R14 86HTDI, 4D Sedan, Standard: 195/60R14 86HTDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 195/60R14 86HTDI, 4D Wagon, Standard: 195/60R14 86HGLS, Automatic Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 195/60R14 86H Door Placard — —
GLS, Standard Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 195/60R14 86H Door Placard — —
GLX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 215/50R15 88H Door Placard — —
GLX, 4D Sedan, Standard Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 215/50R15 88H Door Placard — —
GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 215/50R15 88H Door Placard — —
GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 215/50R15 88H Door Placard — —
TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 195/60R14 86H Door Placard — —
TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 195/60R14 86H Door Placard — —
TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 195/60R14 86H Door Placard — —
TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Tire Specifications Position Tire Size Pressure Load Index Speed Rating All 195/60R14 86H Door Placard — —
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Frequently Asked Questions What size tires does a 1996 Volkswagen Passat take? It depends on the trim: GLS, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; GLS, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; GLX, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 215/50R15 88H; GLX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 215/50R15 88H; GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 215/50R15 88H; GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 215/50R15 88H; TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H.
What is the tire pressure for a 1996 Volkswagen Passat? 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 1996 Volkswagen Passat? Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.
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