Volkswagen Beetle tyre sizes

Factory tyre sizes for the Volkswagen Beetle as listed in the maker's official documents. Each of the 3 rows links its source document.

  • Hatchback
  • 2018
  • 3 versions
Rear215/60R16Front215/60R16
16″ rim
Rear
215/60R16
Overall diameter
664 mm
Section width
215 mm
Factory wheel: 6.5Jx16
Front
215/60R16
Overall diameter
664 mm
Section width
215 mm
Factory wheel: 6.5Jx16
17″ rim
Rear
215/55R17
Overall diameter
668 mm
Section width
215 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx17
Front
215/55R17
Overall diameter
668 mm
Section width
215 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx17
18″ rim
Rear
235/45R18
Overall diameter
669 mm
Section width
235 mm
Front
235/45R18
Overall diameter
669 mm
Section width
235 mm

The tyres on the car may have been changed. For the exact size, check the label in the door frame or the registration.

Change the size, press the gas: see the difference →

All sizes come from official Turkish documents.

Tyres and wheels by version

Beetle Beetle (5C) 2018

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
1.2 TSI Style105215/60R166.5Jx16Document ↗TR
1.4 TSI DSG Design150215/55R177Jx17Document ↗TR
(18 in wheel option)235/45R18Document ↗TR

FAQ

What tyre size does the Volkswagen Beetle use?

Factory tyre sizes listed in official documents for the Volkswagen Beetle: 215/60R16, 215/55R17, 235/45R18. The most common size is 215/60R16.

What wheel size does the Volkswagen Beetle have?

The Volkswagen Beetle was sold with 16, 17, 18 inch wheels in the sourced versions. The number after R on your tyre's sidewall tells you which one you have.

Can I fit a different tyre size on the Volkswagen Beetle?

A size whose overall diameter is within 3% of the factory size, with no lower load index or speed rating, usually fits. For final approval check the door label, CoC and your tyre shop.

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