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1997 Volkswagen Pointer tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x108 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Volkswagen Pointer

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

  1. 185/60R14 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14
  2. 175/70R13 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 175/70R13
  3. 175/65R14 Best-rated optional on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14

Also listed: 195/50R15

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Trims sold in 1997
2
Generation
Pointer

2 trims sold in 1997

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Volkswagen Pointer Pointer

1994–1997 2 trims
Pointer 1.8 88 hp · 1.8L I4 175/70R13 3 fitments
Generation
Pointer · 1994–1997
Power
88 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R13 Wheels 13x5.5 ET41 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R13Rim 13x5.5 ET41 4x108–
175/65R14Rim 14x5.5 ET41 4x108–
185/60R14Rim 14x6 ET38 4x108–
Pointer 2.0 114 hp · 2.0L I4 185/60R14 2 fitments
Generation
Pointer · 1994–1997
Power
114 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14 Wheels 14x6 ET38 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14Rim 14x6 ET38 4x108–
195/50R15Rim 15x6.5 ET35 4x108–
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 1997
2
Generation
Pointer
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