VW Golf Mk2 Correct Tyre Sizes - Which Tyres Fit?

What are the Correct Tyre Sizes for a VW Golf Mk2?

When a car gets to the kind of age of the VW Golf Mk2, the tyres that are on the car when it is purchased may not be the original sizes for the vehicle due to wheels being changed and tyres replaced over the years.

My 1989 VW Golf GTI is a perfect example. The front and rear tyres are different sizes despite both being 15" wheels. As can be seen below, the front tyres were 195/50/15 and the rear 195/45/15. You can see the official tyre info from the petrol filler cover which shows the correct size should be 185/55/15

You can check which tyres fit and how the tyre size affects the speedo readings here

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html

Some tyres can make a significant difference with changes that could be nearly 10% different depending on sizes.

 

What are the Correct Tyre Sizes for a VW Golf Mk2?