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1990 Volkswagen Multivan tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1990 trim.

Tires for the 1990 Volkswagen Multivan

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

  1. 185/80R14 Best-rated standard on 8 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/80R14
  2. 195/75R14 Best-rated optional on 8 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/75R14
  3. 195/70R15 Best-rated optional on 8 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/70R15

Also listed: 205/65R15

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Trims sold in 1990
8
Generation
T3

8 trims sold in 1990

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

Volkswagen Multivan T3

1989–1992 8 trims
Multivan 1.6 TD +7 variants 68 hp · JX I4 · Diesel 185/80R14 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.7 D, 1.9, 2.1, 2.1i

Generation
T3 · 1989–1992
Power
68 hp
Engine
JX I4, Diesel
Center bore
83 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/80R14 Wheels 14x5 ET20 · 5x112 · 83 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/80R14Rim 14x5 ET20 5x112–
195/75R14Rim 14x5.5 ET15 5x112–
195/70R15Rim 15x5.5 ET15 5x112–
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET10 5x112–
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.
Trims sold in 1990
8
Generation
T3
Other years
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