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1981 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1981 Volkswagen Jetta.

1981 Volkswagen Jetta tire sizes

195/50RH15175/70RS13165/70RS13185/60RS14185/60RH14205/40RV16
Bolt pattern
Other years
19791980198119821983198419851986 All 1979–2027
Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 1981

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

Volkswagen Jetta A1

1979 – 1984 Europe market 6 trims

Jetta 1.1

50 hp · GG I4 165/70 SR13 4 fitments
GenerationA1 1979–1984
Power50 hp
EngineGG I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/70 SR1313x5 ET45 4x100–TiresRims
175/70 SR1313x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
185/60 SR1414x6 ET40 4x100–TiresRims
195/50 HR1515x6.5 ET38 4x100–TiresRims

Jetta 1.3

59 hp · GF I4 165/70 SR13 4 fitments
GenerationA1 1979–1984
Power59 hp
EngineGF I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/70 SR1313x5 ET45 4x100–TiresRims
175/70 SR1313x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
185/60 SR1414x6 ET40 4x100–TiresRims
195/50 HR1515x6.5 ET38 4x100–TiresRims

Jetta 1.5

68 hp · JB I4 165/70 SR13 4 fitments
GenerationA1 1979–1984
Power68 hp
EngineJB I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/70 SR1313x5 ET45 4x100–TiresRims
175/70 SR1313x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
185/60 SR1414x6 ET40 4x100–TiresRims
195/50 HR1515x6.5 ET38 4x100–TiresRims

Jetta 1.6

84 hp · FR I4 175/70 SR13 4 fitments
GenerationA1 1979–1984
Power84 hp
EngineFR I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
175/70 SR1313x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
185/60 HR1414x6 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
195/50 HR1515x6.5 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
205/40 VR1616x7 ET35 4x100–TiresRims

Jetta 1.6

109 hp · EG I4 175/70 SR13 4 fitments
GenerationA1 1979–1984
Power109 hp
EngineEG I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
175/70 SR1313x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
185/60 HR1414x6 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
195/50 HR1515x6.5 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
205/40 VR1616x7 ET35 4x100–TiresRims

Jetta 1.6 D

54 hp · CR JK I4 165/70 SR13 4 fitments
GenerationA1 1979–1984
Power54 hp
EngineCR JK I4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/70 SR1313x5 ET45 4x100–TiresRims
175/70 SR1313x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
185/60 SR1414x6 ET40 4x100–TiresRims
195/50 HR1515x6.5 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
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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