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1978 Volkswagen Passat 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 1978 Volkswagen Passat.

1978 Volkswagen Passat tire sizes

165/80R13175/70R14185/65R14195/60R14195/55R15195/50R16
Bolt pattern
Other years
19741975197619771978197919801981 All 1973–2027
Fitment tables

7 trims sold in 1978

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

Volkswagen Passat B1 Facelift

1975 – 1977 7 trims

Passat 1.3

59 hp · FZ I4 165/80 R13 83T 6 fitments
GenerationB1 Facelift 1975–1977
Power59 hp
EngineFZ I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET45 4x10029TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.3

54 hp · FY I4 165/80 R13 83T 6 fitments
GenerationB1 Facelift 1975–1977
Power54 hp
EngineFY I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET45 4x10029TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.3

59 hp · ZF I4 165/80 R13 83T 6 fitments
GenerationB1 Facelift 1975–1977
Power59 hp
EngineZF I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET45 4x10029TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.3

54 hp · ZA I4 165/80 R13 83T 6 fitments
GenerationB1 Facelift 1975–1977
Power54 hp
EngineZA I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET45 4x10029TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.5 D

50 hp · CK I4 165/80 R13 83T 6 fitments
GenerationB1 Facelift 1975–1977
Power50 hp
EngineCK I4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET45 4x10029TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6

74 hp · YN I4 165/80 R13 83T 6 fitments
GenerationB1 Facelift 1975–1977
Power74 hp
EngineYN I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET45 4x10029TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6

84 hp · YP I4 165/80 R13 83T 6 fitments
GenerationB1 Facelift 1975–1977
Power84 hp
EngineYP I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET45 4x10029TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x10029TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x10029TiresRims
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.

Open the size calculator
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