Volkswagen Golf GTI tyre sizes

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

  • Hatchback
  • 2021
  • 3 versions
Rear225/45R17Front225/45R17
17″ rim
Rear
225/45R17
Overall diameter
634 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7.5Jx17
Front
225/45R17
Overall diameter
634 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7.5Jx17
18″ rim
Rear
225/40R18
Overall diameter
637 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7.5Jx18
Front
225/40R18
Overall diameter
637 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7.5Jx18
19″ rim
Rear
235/35R19
Overall diameter
647 mm
Section width
235 mm
Factory wheel: 8Jx19
Front
235/35R19
Overall diameter
647 mm
Section width
235 mm
Factory wheel: 8Jx19

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 →

Some rows come from an official document of another country (DE). Your market's version may differ; compare with the door label.

Tyres and wheels by version

Golf GTI Golf VIII (CD) 2021

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
GTI 2.0 TSI (17" Richmond)245225/45R177.5Jx17Document ↗DE
GTI 2.0 TSI optional 18" (Richmond)245225/40R187.5Jx18Document ↗DE
GTI 2.0 TSI optional 19" (Adelaide)245235/35R198Jx19Document ↗DE

FAQ

What tyre size does the Volkswagen Golf GTI use?

Factory tyre sizes listed in official documents for the Volkswagen Golf GTI: 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 235/35R19. The most common size is 225/45R17.

What wheel size does the Volkswagen Golf GTI have?

The Volkswagen Golf GTI was sold with 17, 18, 19 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 Golf GTI?

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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