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1986 Volkswagen Transporter tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1986 trim.

Tires for the 1986 Volkswagen Transporter

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

  1. 205/70R14 Best-rated standard on 5 trims
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  2. 215/75R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
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  3. 205/70R15 Best-rated optional on 5 trims
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Also listed: 195/70R15 205/65R15 215/70R15

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Trims sold in 1986
6
Generation
T3

6 trims sold in 1986

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 Transporter T3

1979–1987 Europe 6 trims
Transporter 1.6 D (Van) +3 variants 50 hp · 1.6 L CS I4 Diesel 1.6 L CS I4 · Diesel 205/70R14 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.6 TD (Van), 1.9 (Van), 2.1 (Van)

Generation
T3 · 1979–1987
Market
Europe
Power
50 hp
Engine
1.6 L CS I4 Diesel 1.6 L CS I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET39 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET39 5x112–
205/70R14Rim 14x6 ET30 5x112–
195/70R15Rim 15x5.5 ET35 5x112–
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET30 5x112–
205/70R15Rim 15x6 ET30 5x112–
Transporter 1.9 Syncro (Van) 76 hp · 1.9 L DG F4 Petrol 1.9 L DG F4 205/70R14 4 fitments
Generation
T3 · 1979–1987
Market
Europe
Power
76 hp
Engine
1.9 L DG F4 Petrol 1.9 L DG F4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET39 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET39 5x112–
205/70R14Rim 14x6 ET30 5x112–
205/70R15Rim 15x6 ET30 5x112–
215/70R15Rim 15x6 ET30 5x112–
Transporter 1.9 Syncro 16 (Van) 76 hp · 1.9 L DG F4 Petrol 1.9 L DG F4 215/75R16 1 fitment
Generation
T3 · 1979–1987
Market
Europe
Power
76 hp
Engine
1.9 L DG F4 Petrol 1.9 L DG F4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/75R16 Wheels 16x6 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/75R16Rim 16x6 ET30 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 1986
6
Generation
T3
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