When it's time to buy new tires for your vehicle, turn to the skilled technicians at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Browse tires online and schedule an installation appointment today!
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 | |
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1988 Volkswagen Golf GT | 185/60HR14 | H | 29 PSI/25 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
1988 Volkswagen Golf GL | 175/70SR13 | S | 29 PSI/25 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
1988 Volkswagen Golf Base | 175/70SR13 | S | 29 PSI/25 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-Valve | 205/55VR14 | V | 29 PSI/25 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
1988 Volkswagen Golf GT - Size: Shop 185/60HR14 - Speed Rating: H - Inflation F/R: 29 PSI/25 PSI |
1988 Volkswagen Golf GL - Size: Shop 175/70SR13 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 29 PSI/25 PSI |
1988 Volkswagen Golf Base - Size: Shop 175/70SR13 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 29 PSI/25 PSI |
1988 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.
What tires are best for a 1988 Volkswagen Golf? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Volkswagen Golf.
Shopping for tires can be overwhelming, but not when you're equipped with the right information. That's why you should come to see us when it's time to buy new tires for your 1988 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 take tight corners, handle diverse terrain, or improve fuel-efficiency, you'll find affordable tires that get the job done.
View the recommended tires for your 1988 Volkswagen Golf, plus important information about Volkswagen Golf tire pressure, tire size, and speed rating. Take it from one of our tire technicians, Brianna: "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.”
Beyond the correct 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. Washington state or Montana is a different story, though. If you live in a state with some extreme seasonal shifts, you might want to switch between winter tires and all-season tires for the best performance.
Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. Drivers in states that fully experience all four seasons often buy two sets of tires: one set for winter, one set for summer. It's one of the best ways to maximize their Volkswagen Golf's safety and performance from January to December. Other drivers buy one set of all-season tires instead. That way they don't have to return to the tire shop and their vehicle is always ready for sun, rain, and light snow!
Driving style is next on the list to think about when buying tires. Do you enjoy pushing your Volkswagen Golf to the limits? Adventuring where other vehicles can't? If you're a diehard off-roader, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't leave the paved path. You'll want a tire that can handle sand, stone, gravel, dirt, 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 plan on sticking around town, a Volkswagen Golf tire that offers low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency might be exactly what you want. 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're only a few clicks away from finding the right 1988 Volkswagen Golf tire for your needs.
You have many great options for Volkswagen Golf tire brands when you visit Firestone Complete Auto Care. Two of them are Firestone and Bridgestone. Firestone tires for Volkswagen Golfs always deliver! Harvey Firestone started the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900 in Akron, OH. He was a visionary from the start. Firestone recognized the overwhelming potential for automobile tires, so he started making and testing truck, passenger, and farm tires. The company can be credited for introducing the first all-rubber, non-skid tire in 1908! Firestone Tires has been passionate about leading the industry since day one, thanks to Harvey Firestone's industrious spirit. Today, Firestone is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. They make 8,000 different tires for all sorts of vehicles — including 1988 Volkswagen Golfs.
You can't go wrong with Bridgestone for Volkswagen Golf tires, too. Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan in 1931. His company 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 exceptional service, tires, and more to drivers around the world. 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 1988 Volkswagen Golf and drive with peace of mind!
We sell tires, but we also service them and care for all the around-the-wheel components. We're your one-stop shop for tire installation, rotation, and ongoing maintenance! Buy 1988 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.
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