[Vwdiesel] Tire size

[Val Christian]

My 91 1.6 NA Jetta has 185/60-14, and that is what it came with, stock.

Val


> 
> 
> Dear diesel fans,
> I have a '91 1.6 NA with the dread AWY transmission, and the tires look
> suspiciously small.. I think 185-60-14.
> 
> Its great in the city, but is only comfortable up to 50-55 mph, and
> screaming by 65.
> 
> I can't find the recommended tire size in the owners manual, and would like
> to know:
> 
> A.The recommended size for the stock 14" wheel
> 
> and based on your hard-won experience
> 
> B. The maximum size I can run to get a better final drive ratio, (lowering
> the rpms at highway speed) but not overwhelm the 1.6 NA.
> (based on any wheel size, i.e. if you're running 195-65-15s comfortably,
> I'll convert based on diameter)
> 
> Many thanks in advance,
> Mark
> 
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