2006 Renault Vel Satis tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 Renault Vel Satis

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 5 trims
  2. 245/45R18 Best-rated optional on 5 trims

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Trims sold in 2006
5
Generation
BJ0

5 trims sold in 2006

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Renault Vel Satis BJ0

2005–2009 5 trims
Vel Satis 2.0 dCi 148 hp · M9R I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 101W 2 fitments
Generation
BJ0 Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
148 hp
Engine
M9R I4, Diesel
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
245/45R18 100WRim 18x7.5 ET50 5x10833 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Vel Satis 2.0T 168 hp · 2.0L F4R I4 225/55R17 101W 2 fitments
Generation
BJ0 Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.0L F4R I4, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7 ET50 5x10832 psi
245/45R18 100WRim 18x7.5 ET50 5x10832 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Vel Satis 2.2 dCi 137 hp · G9T I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 101W 2 fitments
Generation
BJ0 Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
137 hp
Engine
G9T I4, Diesel
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
245/45R18 100WRim 18x7.5 ET50 5x10835 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Vel Satis 3.0 dCi 178 hp · P9X V6 · Diesel 225/55R17 101W 2 fitments
Generation
BJ0 Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
178 hp
Engine
P9X V6, Diesel
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7 ET50 5x10835 psi
245/45R18 100WRim 18x7.5 ET50 5x10836 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Vel Satis 3.5i 237 hp · 3.5L V4Y V6 225/55R17 101W 2 fitments
Generation
BJ0 Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
237 hp
Engine
3.5L V4Y V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7 ET50 5x10836 psi
245/45R18 100WRim 18x7.5 ET50 5x10838 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2006
5
Generation
BJ0
Other years
All years (2002–2009)

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