What tyre size does a Volkswagen Golf I/Jetta I use?

The most common size is 175/70R13. Depending on generation and engine, the Volkswagen Golf I/Jetta I uses 2 different sizes including 175/70R13, 185/60R14.

Where do I find my exact Volkswagen Golf I/Jetta I tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Volkswagen Golf I/Jetta I tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 2 sizes across 2 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Volkswagen Golf I/Jetta I is 175/70R13 (overall diameter ≈ 575 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Jetta (17, 17CK) 1979 - 1984 - Limousine (1979–1984)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Jetta I 1.1 L, GL - 50 PS - Benzin - 1085 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.1 L, GL - 52 PS - Benzin - 1085 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.3 L, GL - 60 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.5 D, LD, GLD - 50 PS - Diesel - 1460 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.5 S, LS, GLS - 69 PS - Benzin - 1439 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.6 - 69 PS - Diesel - 1570 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.6 D, LD, GLD - 54 PS - Diesel - 1570 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.6 LI, GLI - 110 PS - Benzin - 1577 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.6 S, LS, GLS - 86 PS - Benzin - 1577 Hubraum	175/70R13
Jetta I 1.8 LI, GLI - 111 PS - Benzin - 1760 Hubraum	175/70R13

Golf (17, 17CK) 1974 - 1983 - Schrägheck (1974–1983)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Golf I 1.1 L, GL - 50 PS - Benzin - 1085 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.1 L, GL - 52 PS - Benzin - 1085 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.3 S, LS, GLS - 60 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.5 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1460 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.5 D, LD, GLD - 50 PS - Diesel - 1460 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.5 S - 69 PS - Benzin - 1460 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.5 S, LS, GLS - 69 PS - Benzin - 1439 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.6 - 69 PS - Diesel - 1570 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.6 D, LD, GLD - 54 PS - Diesel - 1570 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.6 GTI - 110 PS - Benzin - 1577 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.6 S - 75 PS - Benzin - 1577 Hubraum	175/70R13
Golf I 1.8 GTI - 111 PS - Benzin - 1760 Hubraum	175/70R13 185/60R14

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