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1983 Volkswagen Transporter 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 1983 Volkswagen Transporter.

1983 Volkswagen Transporter tire sizes

205/70R14195/70R15205/65R15205/70R15
Bolt pattern
Other years
19791980198119821983198419851986 All 1979–2027
Fitment tables

3 trims sold in 1983

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

Volkswagen Transporter T3

1979 – 1987 3 trims

Transporter 1.6 (Van)

50 hp · 1.6 L CT CZ F4 Petrol 1.6 L CT CZ F4 205/70 R14 5 fitments
GenerationT3 1979–1987
MarketEurope
Power50 hp
Engine1.6 L CT CZ F4 Petrol 1.6 L CT CZ F4, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x5.5 ET39 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
195/70 R1515x5.5 ET35 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1515x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims

Transporter 1.6 D (Van)

50 hp · 1.6 L CS I4 Diesel 1.6 L CS I4 205/70 R14 5 fitments
GenerationT3 1979–1987
MarketEurope
Power50 hp
Engine1.6 L CS I4 Diesel 1.6 L CS I4, Diesel
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x5.5 ET39 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
195/70 R1515x5.5 ET35 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1515x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims

Transporter 1.9 (Van)

59 hp · 1.9 L DF F4 Petrol 1.9 L DF F4 205/70 R14 5 fitments
GenerationT3 1979–1987
MarketEurope
Power59 hp
Engine1.9 L DF F4 Petrol 1.9 L DF F4, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x5.5 ET39 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
195/70 R1515x5.5 ET35 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1515x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x6 ET30 5x112–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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