1991 Volkswagen Fox Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 1991 Volkswagen Fox that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 1991 Volkswagen Fox.

155/80 SR13

Simplified Size:  155-80-13

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1991 Volkswagen Fox is 155/80SR13 S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1991 Volkswagen Fox's tire size is shown below.

155

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 155 millimeters.

13

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 13 inches in diameter.

80

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 80%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 80% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 124 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

GL

175/70 SR13

Simplified Size:  175-70-13

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1991 Volkswagen Fox is 175/70SR13 S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1991 Volkswagen Fox's tire size is shown below.

175

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 175 millimeters.

13

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 13 inches in diameter.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 122 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.