1982 Volkswagen Transporter LT tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 5x160 or 6x205, depending on the market version.

Tires for the 1982 Volkswagen Transporter LT

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

Also listed: 215xR14 195xR16

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Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

1975–1995 12 trims

Transporter LT 2.0 +6 variants 74 hp · 2.0L CH I4 185x R14 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.4, 2.4D, 2.4DT, 2.7D

Check price on Amazon · 185xR14 Wheels 14x6 ET51 · 5x160 · 95 mm on Amazon

Transporter LT 2.4 DRW +4 variants 89 hp · 2.4L DL I6 185x R14 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.4D DRW, 2.4DT DRW

Check price on Amazon · 185xR14 Wheels 14x5 ET120 · 6x205 · 161 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
185x R14	Rim 14x5 ET120 ~~6x205~~	–
195x R16	Rim 16x5.5 ET113 ~~6x205~~	–

What these columns mean

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.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.