1996 Volkswagen Jetta Spare Tire
The Volkswagen Jetta comes equipped with a compact spare tire, also known as a "donut" tire, or in some models, a full-size spare tire. This spare tire, stored in the trunk compartment under a removable panel, is designed for temporary use in the event of a flat tire. The size of this spare tire can vary based on the model year and trim level of the Jetta, with the most common size being a smaller dimension than the regular tires, often in the range of T125/70D16 for the "donut" spare. However, for the models with a full-size spare, the dimension would be similar to regular tires, such as 205/55R16 or the like. Notably, these spare tires should only be used as a temporary solution until a proper tire repair or replacement can be made, considering their limitations on speed and distance.
1996 Volkswagen Jetta comes with 3 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Volkswagen dealership to confirm the correct 1996 Volkswagen Jetta spare tire size.
185/60R14
185/60R14 tire has a diameter of 22.8". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 22.1" to 23.5".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T125/70R16from $133.95 | 22.9" | 0.4% |
| T125/80D15from $78.96 | 22.9" | 0.4% |
| T135/80D14 | 22.5" | -1.3% |
| T135/70R15 | 22.5" | -1.3% |
| T135/70D15 | 22.5" | -1.3% |
| T135/60R16 | 22.4" | -1.8% |
| T135/60D16 | 22.4" | -1.8% |
| T125/80R15 | 22.9" | 0.4% |
| T125/70D16 | 22.9" | 0.4% |
| T115/70R16 | 22.4" | -1.8% |
| T115/70D16 | 22.4" | -1.8% |
| T135/80R14 | 22.5" | -1.3% |
195/60R14
195/60R14 tire has a diameter of 23.2". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 22.5" to 23.9".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T125/70R16from $133.95 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T135/70R16from $131.99 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
| T125/80D15from $78.96 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T125/70D16 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T125/80R15 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T135/70D16 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
| T135/80D15 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
| T135/80R15 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
205/50R15
205/50R15 tire has a diameter of 23.1". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 22.4" to 23.8".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T125/70R16from $133.95 | 22.9" | -0.9% |
| T135/70R16from $131.99 | 23.5" | 1.7% |
| T125/80D15from $78.96 | 22.9" | -0.9% |
| T135/80R14 | 22.5" | -2.6% |
| T135/80D15 | 23.5" | 1.7% |
| T135/80D14 | 22.5" | -2.6% |
| T135/70R15 | 22.5" | -2.6% |
| T135/70D16 | 23.5" | 1.7% |
| T135/70D15 | 22.5" | -2.6% |
| T125/80R15 | 22.9" | -0.9% |
| T125/70D16 | 22.9" | -0.9% |
| T135/80R15 | 23.5" | 1.7% |
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