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1981 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 1981 Volkswagen Passat.

1981 Volkswagen Passat tire sizes

175/70R14185/65R14195/60R14195/55R15195/50R16215/45R16165/80R13
Bolt pattern
Other years
19771978197919801981198219831984 All 1973–2027
Fitment tables

10 trims sold in 1981

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

Volkswagen Passat B2

1980 – 1985 10 trims

Passat 1.3

54 hp · FY I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
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 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.3

59 hp · FZ I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
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 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.3

59 hp · EP I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
Power59 hp
EngineEP I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6

84 hp · YP I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
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 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6

74 hp · DT I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
Power74 hp
EngineDT I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6

74 hp · WV I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
Power74 hp
EngineWV I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6

74 hp · YN I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
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 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6 D

54 hp · CR I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
Power54 hp
EngineCR I4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.6 TD

68 hp · CY I4 165/80 R13 83T 7 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
Power68 hp
EngineCY I4, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
165/80 R13 83T13x5 ET38 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
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 4x10029TiresRims

Passat 1.9

114 hp · WN I5 185/65 R14 6 fitments
GenerationB2 1980–1985
Power114 hp
EngineWN I5, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/65 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
175/70 R1414x5.5 ET42 4x100–TiresRims
195/60 R1414x6 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
195/55 R1515x6 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
195/50 R1616x6 ET38 4x100–TiresRims
215/45 R1616x7 ET35 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.

Open the size calculator
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