1998 Volkswagen Golf Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf has a 5x100 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 225/40R18, and a 57.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Volkswagen Golf
1998 Volkswagen Golf Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf
Tire geometry â 225/40R18
The 225/40R18 fitted to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf has a section width of 225mm and an aspect ratio of 40%, mounted on a 18-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 90.0mm (3.54") and an overall outside diameter of 637.2mm (25.09"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 500 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1998 Volkswagen Golf while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 235/33R19 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 215/48R17 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf uses a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 57.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 7.0J â 8.0J, and offsets in the ET33 â ET43 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 1998 Volkswagen Golf R32 use?
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf R32 uses 225/40R18 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1998 Volkswagen Golf?
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf has a 5x100 bolt pattern with a center bore of 57.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1998 Volkswagen Golf?
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf has a wheel offset of ET38.
Other Vehicles with 5x100 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x100 bolt pattern as the 1998 Volkswagen Golf, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).