Volkswagen Vanagon Spare Tire Fitment Guide
The Volkswagen Vanagon used a 5x112 mm bolt pattern for all models from 1979 to 1992 along with a tire diameter of 25.5" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicle applications.
The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for Volkswagen Vanagon spare tire selections. In this case, a 125/80R17 temporary spare tire is the recommendation for all applications. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Volkswagen Vanagon spare tire.
1979-1992 Volkswagen Vanagon Spare Tires
This generation of the Volkswagen Vanagon began in 1979 and was available through 1992. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1984 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1983 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1982 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1981 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1980 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1979 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 5x112 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |