1997 Volkswagen Jetta Tire Size & Pressure

The 1997 Volkswagen Jetta tire size depends on trim: the GL, 2.0 A, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the GL, 2.0 A, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the GL, 2.0 B, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the GL, 2.0 B, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the GLS, 2.0 B, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the GLS, 2.0 A, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the GLS, 2.0 A, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the GLS, 2.0 B, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the GLX, Automatic takes 205/50R15 86H; the GLX, Standard takes 205/50R15 86H; the GT, 2.0 A, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the GT, 2.0 A, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the GT, 2.0 B, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the GT, 2.0 B, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the TDI, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the TDI, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • GL, 2.0 A, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • GL, 2.0 A, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • GL, 2.0 B, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • GL, 2.0 B, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • GLS, 2.0 B, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • GLS, 2.0 A, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • GLS, 2.0 A, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • GLS, 2.0 B, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • GLX, Automatic: 205/50R15 86H
  • GLX, Standard: 205/50R15 86H
  • GT, 2.0 A, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • GT, 2.0 A, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • GT, 2.0 B, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • GT, 2.0 B, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • TDI, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • TDI, Standard: 195/60R14 86H

GL, 2.0 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GL, 2.0 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GL, 2.0 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GL, 2.0 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GLS, 2.0 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GLS, 2.0 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GLS, 2.0 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GLS, 2.0 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GLX, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/50R15 86HDoor Placard

GLX, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/50R15 86HDoor Placard

GT, 2.0 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GT, 2.0 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GT, 2.0 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

GT, 2.0 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

TDI, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

TDI, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta take?

It depends on the trim: GL, 2.0 A, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; GL, 2.0 A, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; GL, 2.0 B, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; GL, 2.0 B, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; GLS, 2.0 B, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; GLS, 2.0 A, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; GLS, 2.0 A, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; GLS, 2.0 B, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; GLX, Automatic uses 205/50R15 86H; GLX, Standard uses 205/50R15 86H; GT, 2.0 A, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; GT, 2.0 A, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; GT, 2.0 B, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; GT, 2.0 B, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; TDI, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; TDI, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H.

What is the tire pressure for a 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Jetta?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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