1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — Base Model
The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base Model came from the factory equipped with 165/80R15 tires. If your vehicle has since been fitted with aftermarket or upsized wheels, your actual tire size may no longer match this factory spec — always confirm against your door placard before buying.
165/80R15
| Section width | 165 mm |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio (sidewall height) | 80% (132 mm) |
| Rim diameter | 15" |
| Overall tire diameter | ~25.4" |
| Revolutions per mile | ~794 |
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What this size means for your Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
On the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base Model, the factory 165/80R15 measures about 25.4″ in overall diameter with a 132 mm (5.2″) sidewall, and completes roughly 794 revolutions per mile. Its 80-series aspect ratio gives a tall sidewall of the kind used on trucks, SUVs, and older passenger cars, built for cushioning and load. In tire terms it is a passenger (P-metric / Euro-metric) size.
Because the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia predates many current tire lines, confirm this size is still stocked before ordering — some vintage fitments are now served mainly by specialty and classic-car tire suppliers.
Other 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia trims
- Convertible 155/80R15
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia tire sizes by year
- 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
- 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 165/80R15
How to read a tire size
A tire size like 225/45R17 breaks down into three parts:
the first number is the section width in millimeters
(the tire's width from sidewall to sidewall), the second is the
aspect ratio — the sidewall's height as a percentage of
that width — and the number after the "R" is the rim
diameter in inches. A letter prefix (P or LT) indicates
Passenger or Light Truck construction; its absence usually means
Euro-metric sizing.
Some trucks and off-road tires instead use "flotation" sizing, like
37X12.50R17 — here the numbers are the tire's overall
diameter and width in inches directly, with the rim diameter last.
Always verify against the tire information placard on your driver's-side door jamb or your owner's manual before purchasing — tire size can vary by factory option package even within the same trim.