Volkswagen Karmann Ghia tire size
Original tire sizes for the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, model years 1956 through 1974. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-1974 | Standard | 155R15 | $95 |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
Show the remaining 7 model years
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
| 1956 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 155R15 | Standard | $95 |
Which brand should you pick?
Volkswagen does not stamp its own approval code on tires the way Porsche or BMW do. Any tire in the right size that meets or exceeds the load index and speed rating on your door placard is a legitimate replacement, so pick on wet braking, tread life and price. Our picks for each size are on the size pages below.
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
What those tires cost
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia tires: common questions
What size tires does a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia take?
The most common original size is 155R15. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia take?
The 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia came from the factory on 155R15. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia take?
The 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia came from the factory on 155R15. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia take?
The 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia came from the factory on 155R15. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.