1998 Volkswagen GTI Tire Size & Pressure

The 1998 Volkswagen GTI tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.0 A, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the Base, 2.0 A, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the Base, 2.0 B, Automatic takes 195/60R14 86H; the Base, 2.0 B, Standard takes 195/60R14 86H; the VR6 takes 205/50R15 86H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.0 A, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • Base, 2.0 A, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • Base, 2.0 B, Automatic: 195/60R14 86H
  • Base, 2.0 B, Standard: 195/60R14 86H
  • VR6: 205/50R15 86H

Base, 2.0 A, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard——

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Base, 2.0 A, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard——

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Base, 2.0 B, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard——

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Base, 2.0 B, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/60R14 86HDoor Placard——

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VR6

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/50R15 86HDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1998 Volkswagen GTI take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.0 A, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; Base, 2.0 A, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; Base, 2.0 B, Automatic uses 195/60R14 86H; Base, 2.0 B, Standard uses 195/60R14 86H; VR6 uses 205/50R15 86H.

What is the tire pressure for a 1998 Volkswagen GTI?

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 1998 Volkswagen GTI?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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