Volkswagen Golf

Classic VW Golf Tyres

Classic Golf MK1 Tyres 1974 - 1983

We also have a close-up view of the Golf's tyre and wheel construction.

• The base models of the MK1 VW Golf 1.1 L, N, C, CL, GL, Formel ’E’ and the 1.5 LD Diesel models fitted 145R13, 155R13 or 175/70R13.
• The early Golf was fitted with 145 - 13 tyres; we would suggest 145HR13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or 145 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF.
• The Golf 1.3 LS, GLS, C CL & GL. Golf 1.5 LS, GLS, S, C, CL and GL and the 1.6 LS and Diesel C fitted 155 - 13 and 175/70 - 13.
• For these MK1 Golf models with 155 - 13 tyres we would suggest a set of 155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF tyres.
• The MK1 Golf GTi and GLi, both the 1.6 and 1.8 models and the MK1 Golf Turbo Diesel fitted 175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 tyres.
• For all MK1 Golfs fitting 5.5”X13” wheels we would suggest that the best choice is still the 175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, as the CN36 was the tyre fitted by VW themselves.
• There were also Michelin TRX options for MK1 Golf 180/65R340 or 190/55R365, neither of which are produced any more.
• MK1 Golf tyre pressures; we suggest 26psi in the front and 32psi in the rear.
• The VW Golf GTi MK1 tyre pressures on the front need a little more than 27psi in the 1.8 GTi model.

MK2 VW Golf tyres 1984 to 1992

• The early 1.3 C Golf MK2 still fitted 155 - 13 tyres, we would suggest the 155HR13 Michelin XAS.
• The 1.6 and base 1.8 MK2 Golfs initially carried on with the 175/70 - 13 tyre, where we would still suggest the 175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 as an ideal tyre.
• From 1985 many of the more sporty models such as the Golf GTi Convertible, Golf GTi 16v fitted 14” wheels with 185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 tyres.
• Because so many classic VW such as the Jetta and the Scirocco, not to mention the majority of MK2 and MK3 Golf fit this size we are really pleased to offer the 185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 tyre for these cars.
• The Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 is an excellent tyre that greatly benefits sporty youngtimer cars like a GTi Golf, alongside many other notable hot hatches such as the Ford Fiesta XR2 or Renault 5 Turbo. The technology used in its design allows for fantastic road holding when cornering, utilising its competition based compound and Variable Contact Patch, which increases the tread's contact with the ground as cornering efforts increase.

Modern Classic VW Golf MK3 tyres 1992 to 1998

• As we get into what is called the 'modern classic car age' specifying tyres is more difficult, as when you chose your car you also had a selection of tyres.
• For most MK3 Golf we would suggest the 185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2, 195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A or the 195/50 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.
• It is great news that Michelin produce the PE2 and the MXV3 ranges of modern classic tyres.
• The top of the range MK3 Golf, such as the 2.0 Golf GTi 16v and the 2.8 VR6 fitted 15” wheels for which we suggest fitting the 205/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7.
• For More information about fitment look at Classic VW Golf tyre pressures.