1987 Volkswagen Golf Tires

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1987 Volkswagen Golf Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your Volkswagen Golf tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.

Trim Level Tire Size Speed Rating Inflation in PSI F/R
1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 185/60HR14 H 29 PSI/25 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1987 Volkswagen Golf GL 175/70SR13 S 29 PSI/25 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1987 Volkswagen Golf GT 185/60HR14 H 29 PSI/25 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-Valve 205/55VR14 V 29 PSI/25 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI

- Size: Shop 185/60HR14

- Speed Rating: H

- Inflation F/R: 29 PSI/25 PSI

1987 Volkswagen Golf GL

- Size: Shop 175/70SR13

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 29 PSI/25 PSI

1987 Volkswagen Golf GT

- Size: Shop 185/60HR14

- Speed Rating: H

- Inflation F/R: 29 PSI/25 PSI

1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-Valve

- Size: Shop 205/55VR14

- Speed Rating: V

- Inflation F/R: 29 PSI/25 PSI

* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.

Recommended Tires for Your 1987 Volkswagen Golf

What tires are best for a 1987 Volkswagen Golf? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Volkswagen Golf.

SUREDRIVE ALL-Season
ALL-Season

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
SUREDRIVE Touring A/S
Touring A/S

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires

Get the Right Tires for 1987 Volkswagen Golf

Finding the right tires can be quick and easy, especially when you have all the information you need to make a good decision. That's why you should come to see us when it's time to buy new tires for your 1987 Volkswagen Golf. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the tire shop of choice for Volkswagen Golf tire options. Whether you want a tire that's built to handle diverse terrain, improve fuel-efficiency, or take tight corners, you'll find the right tires for your vehicle and budget.

View the tires Volkswagen recommends for 1987 Golfs, plus useful info about Volkswagen Golf tire pressure, tire size, and speed rating. Your vehicle can't drive correctly without the correct tires. As one of our tire technicians, Brianna, explains, "You want to find the correct size for your tire. It matters in alignments and keeping your vehicle driving the way it’s supposed to.”

Apart from finding the right tire size, you also want to consider a handful of other factors when buying new Volkswagen Golf tires like where and how you drive, and what tire brand you trust most. If you live in Florida, you probably won't want to buy studdable snow tires. Somewhere like Colorado or even Kansas is a different story. You may want to invest in a set of Volkswagen Golf snow tires for one part of the year, and all-season tires for the rest of the year.

When thinking about your driving conditions, consider where you live (mountains vs. city vs. countryside) and the kind of weather can catch you off-guard. (Watch out Tornado Alley!) Many drivers who live in states that experience all four seasons choose to purchase two sets of tires: one for summer and one for winter. It's a smart way to capitalize on Volkswagen Golf's performance and safety throughout the year. Other drivers prefer the convenience of all-season tires. They make one trip to the tire shop and they're pretty much ready for rain, light snow, or sun!

Your personal driving style is the next factor to consider. Do you enjoy challenging the limits of your Volkswagen Golf? Adventuring where other vehicles can't? If you're a big off-roading fan you forges paths where others can't, you have very different needs than a long-distance commuter who sticks to the highway. You'll want a tire that can handle dirt, gravel, stone, sand, and more. You might even want a bigger tire with stiffer sidewalls and a wide tread pattern to help prevent punctures and maintain stability on bumpy roads. But if you're comfortable in the city and suburbs, a Volkswagen Golf tire that offers comfort, stability, and a quiet ride could be just what you need. Browse Volkswagen Golf tires online or come to your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care for help selecting the tire that's right for you. You can buy 1987 Volkswagen Golf tires online now!

Good Tire Brands for Volkswagen Golfs

You have many great options for Volkswagen Golf tire brands when you visit Firestone Complete Auto Care. Two of them are Firestone and Bridgestone. Volkswagen Golf Firestone tires are tires you can count on. Harvey Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio in 1900. He was a visionary from the beginning. Firestone saw a future in automobile tires, so he began testing and producing passenger, truck, and farm tires. One of the company's pioneering efforts was the introduction in 1908 of the first all-rubber, non-skid tire! Firestone Tires has been passionate about leading the industry since day one, thanks to Harvey Firestone's industrious spirit. Firestone now makes about 8,000 different tires for all kinds of vehicles — including tires for 1987 Volkswagen Golfs.

Bridgestone is another top choice for Volkswagen Golf tires. Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. was founded by Shojiro Ishibashi in Japan in 1931 and merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1990. Bridgestone Tires now has more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas! The company remains an international leader in tire and rubber technology, providing world-class service, tires, and more to communities worldwide. In the words of founder Shojiro Ishibashi, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can buy superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 1987 Volkswagen Golf and drive with peace of mind!

Volkswagen Golf Tire Installation & Rotation

Firestone Complete Auto Care has been a leading tire provider for more than a century. We're your tire shop and a complete service center for tire installation, maintenance, repair, rotation, and alignment! Buy 1987 Volkswagen Golf tires online and schedule your installation when it's convenient for you. Many stores are on weekends and into the evening to fit your schedule.

Questions About 1987 Volkswagen Golf Tires

Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common Volkswagen Golf tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.

  • Why check Volkswagen tire inflation? The right tire inflation helps increase fuel economy, improve braking time, and boost tire lifespan! The right tire pressure can make all the difference. Even a small change in tire pressure can impact your driving.
  • What do the tire sidewall numbers mean for my Volkswagen Golf? The numbers on your tire sidewall give you information about tire speed rating, traction, treadwear, tire size, and load carrying capacity. Chat with a tire technician to learn how to read the numbers on your Volkswagen tires!
  • Can I check the tread depth on my Volkswagen tires at home? Grab a penny. Hold the so that Abe Lincon's head is facing you and his hair is pointing toward the ground. Then, place the penny into a tread groove. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new Volkswagen Golf tires.