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1997 Volkswagen Golf tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1997 Volkswagen Golf.

1997 Volkswagen Golf tire sizes

215/40R16195/50R15195/45R16175/70R13185/65R13185/60R14195/65R15205/60R15205/55R16175/65R14205/45R15225/45R17195/60R14205/50R15175/80R14185/55R15205/45R16225/40R16205/50R17225/35R17205/45R18195/55R14215/35R17195/70R14
Bolt patterns
5x100
Mk4/A4 (1J), Mk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V)
4x100
Mk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V)

2 generations were sold in 1997. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years
19931994199519961997199819992000 All 1974–2027
Fitment tables

21 trims sold in 1997

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear. More than one generation was on sale this year — check the chassis code against your VIN before ordering.

Volkswagen Golf Mk4/A4 (1J)

1997 – 2006 8 trims

Golf 1.4i

74 hp · 1.4L I4 175/80 R14 88T 5 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power74 hp
Engine1.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
175/80 R14 88T14x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
195/65 R15 91T15x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
195/70 R14 88S14x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
205/60 R15 91H15x6.5 ET35 5x10028TiresRims
205/55 R16 91H16x6.5 ET42 5x10028TiresRims

Golf 1.6i

99 hp · 1.6L I4 175/80 R14 88H 5 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power99 hp
Engine1.6L I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
175/80 R14 88H14x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
195/65 R15 91H15x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
205/60 R15 91H15x6.5 ET43 5x10028TiresRims
205/55 R16 91H16x6.5 ET42 5x10028TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 94W17x7 ET38 5x10030TiresRims

Golf 1.8i

123 hp · 1.8L I4 195/65 R15 91V 6 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power123 hp
Engine1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/65 R15 91V15x6 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/55 R16 91V16x6.5 ET42 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x6.5 ET35 5x1001.9TiresRims
225/45 R17 94W17x7 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/50 R17 87H17x7.5 ET35 5x10033TiresRims
205/45 R18 85V18x7.5 ET38 5x10036TiresRims

Golf 1.8T

148 hp · 1.8L I4 195/65 R15 91V 6 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power148 hp
Engine1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/65 R15 91V15x6 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/55 R16 91V16x6.5 ET42 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x6.5 ET35 5x1001.9TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 94W17x7 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/50 R17 87H17x7.5 ET35 5x10033TiresRims
205/45 R18 85V18x7.5 ET38 5x10036TiresRims

Golf 1.9 SDI

67 hp · 1.9L AGP AQM I4 195/65 R15 91H 5 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power67 hp
Engine1.9L AGP AQM I4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/65 R15 91H15x6 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims
175/80 R14 88T14x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x6.5 ET35 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/55 R16 91H16x6.5 ET42 5x1001.9TiresRims
225/45 R17 94W17x7 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims

Golf 1.9 TDI

109 hp · 1.9L AHF ASV I4 195/65 R15 91H 5 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power109 hp
Engine1.9L AHF ASV I4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/65 R15 91H15x6 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims
175/80 R14 88T14x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x6.5 ET35 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/55 R16 91H16x6.5 ET42 5x1001.9TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 94W17x7 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims

Golf 1.9 TDI

89 hp · 1.9L AGR ALH I4 195/65 R15 91H 5 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power89 hp
Engine1.9L AGR ALH I4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/65 R15 91H15x6 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims
175/80 R14 88T14x6 ET38 5x10028TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x6.5 ET35 5x1001.9TiresRims
205/55 R16 91H16x6.5 ET42 5x1001.9TiresRims
225/45 R17 94W17x7 ET38 5x1001.9TiresRims

Golf 2.3i

148 hp · 2.3L AGZ V5 205/55 R16 91V 6 fitments
GenerationMk4/A4 (1J) 1997–2006
MarketEurope
Power148 hp
Engine2.3L AGZ V5, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/55 R16 91V16x6.5 ET42 5x1002.1TiresRims
195/65 R15 91V15x6 ET38 5x1002.1TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x6.5 ET43 5x1002.1TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 94W17x7 ET38 5x1002.1TiresRims
205/50 R17 87H17x7.5 ET35 5x10033TiresRims
205/45 R18 85V18x7.5 ET38 5x10036TiresRims

Volkswagen Golf Mk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V)

1991 – 1998 13 trims

Golf 1.4

59 hp · I4 185/60 R14 82H 9 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power59 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
195/55 R14 77H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/45 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 1.6

74 hp · I4 185/60 R14 82H 10 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power74 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
175/65 R14 82Q14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/55 R14 77H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/45 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 1.8

89 hp · I4 185/60 R14 82H 10 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power89 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
175/65 R14 82Q14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/60 R14 85H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/45 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 1.8 (E-1HADZ)

87 hp · I4 175/70 R13 82T 10 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketJapan
Power87 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
175/65 R14 82Q14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/60 R14 85H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/45 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 1.9 TD

74 hp · I4 185/60 R14 82H 10 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power74 hp
EngineI4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
175/65 R14 82Q14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/60 R14 85H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/45 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 1.9 TD (KD-1HAAZ)

72 hp · I4 185/60 R14 82H 10 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketJapan
Power72 hp
EngineI4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
175/65 R14 82Q14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/60 R14 85H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/45 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 2.0

114 hp · I4 185/60 R14 82H 10 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power114 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
175/65 R14 82Q14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/60 R14 85H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/45 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 2.0 (E-1HAGG)

114 hp · I4 185/60 R14 82H 10 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketJapan
Power114 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/60 R14 82H14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
175/70 R13 82T13x5.5 ET38 4x10025TiresRims
185/65 R13 80S13x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
185/60 R14 79T14x5.5 ET40 4x10028TiresRims
175/65 R14 82Q14x6 ET43 4x10030TiresRims
195/60 R14 85H14x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET45 4x10030TiresRims
205/50 R15 75V15x6.5 ET42 4x10033TiresRims
195/45 R16 75V16x6.5 ET40 4x10033TiresRims
215/40 R16 75V16x7 ET35 4x10035TiresRims

Golf 2.0 GTi

148 hp · I4 195/50 R15 82V 7 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power148 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET38 5x10030TiresRims
185/55 R15 81T15x6 ET35 5x10030TiresRims
205/50 R15 86V15x6 ET35 5x10030TiresRims
185/55 R15 82T15x6.5 ET43 5x10030TiresRims
195/45 R16 81V16x7 ET38 5x10033TiresRims
215/40 ZR16 86W16x7 ET43 5x10033TiresRims
215/35 ZR17 79Z17x7.5 ET35 5x10036TiresRims

Golf 2.0 GTi (E-1HABF)

143 hp · I4 205/50 R15 85V 7 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketJapan
Power143 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/50 R15 85V15x6 ET35 5x10030TiresRims
185/55 R15 81T15x6 ET35 5x10030TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET38 5x10030TiresRims
185/55 R15 82T15x6.5 ET43 5x10030TiresRims
195/45 R16 81V16x7 ET38 5x10033TiresRims
215/40 ZR16 86W16x7 ET43 5x10033TiresRims
215/35 ZR17 79Z17x7.5 ET35 5x10036TiresRims

Golf 2.8 VR6

172 hp · V6 205/50 R15 86V 6 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power172 hp
EngineV6, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/50 R15 86V15x6.5 ET43 5x10035TiresRims
185/55 R15 85T15x6 ET35 5x10035TiresRims
215/40 ZR16 86W16x7 ET43 5x10035TiresRims
205/45 R16 83V16x7.5 ET35 5x10035TiresRims
225/40 R16 84V16x7.5 ET36 5x10035TiresRims
225/35 ZR17 81Z17x8 ET35 5x10038TiresRims

Golf 2.8 VR6 (E-1HAAA)

168 hp · V6 205/50 R15 85V 6 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketJapan
Power168 hp
EngineV6, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/50 R15 85V15x6.5 ET43 5x10035TiresRims
185/55 R15 85T15x6 ET35 5x10035TiresRims
215/40 ZR16 86W16x7 ET43 5x10035TiresRims
205/45 R16 83V16x7.5 ET35 5x10035TiresRims
225/40 R16 84V16x7.5 ET36 5x10035TiresRims
225/35 ZR17 81Z17x8 ET35 5x10038TiresRims

Golf 2.9i VR

188 hp · VR6 205/50 R15 85V 4 fitments
GenerationMk3/A3 (1H/1E/1V) 1991–1998
MarketEurope
Power188 hp
EngineVR6, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/50 R15 85V15x6.5 ET43 5x10032TiresRims
205/45 R16 83V16x6.5 ET42 5x10035TiresRims
225/40 R16 84V16x7.5 ET38 5x10035TiresRims
225/35 ZR17 81Z17x8 ET35 5x10038TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

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