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2016 Volkswagen Amarok tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Volkswagen Amarok

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

  1. 205xR16 standard on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 205xR16
  2. 245/65R17 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 5
    Check price on Amazon · 245/65R17
  3. 245/70R16 Best-rated optional on 8 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 245/70R16

Also listed: 255/60R18 255/55R19 255/50R20 245/70R17 265/60R18

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Trims sold in 2016
8
Generation
I (2H)

8 trims sold in 2016

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Volkswagen Amarok I (2H)

2010–2024 8 trims
Amarok 2.0 BiTDI +1 variant 178 hp · 2.0L CNEA CSHA I4 · Diesel 205x R16 108T 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 TDI

Generation
Facelift · 2016–2024
Power
178 hp
Engine
2.0L CNEA CSHA I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205xR16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET52 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205x R16 108TRim 16x6.5 ET52 5x12029 psi
245/65R17 111TRim 17x8 ET49 5x12029 psi
255/60R18 112TRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
255/50R20 109HRim 20x8 ET43 5x12029 psi
245/70R16 111TRim 16x6.5 ET62 5x12029 psi
255/55R19 111TRim 19x8 ET43 5x12029 psi

How to read 108T: 108 is the load index (up to 2,205 lb / 1,000 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Amarok 3.0 TDI +1 variant 201 hp · 3.0L DDXB V6 · Diesel 245/65R17 111T 6 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
Facelift · 2016–2024
Power
201 hp
Engine
3.0L DDXB V6, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/65R17 Wheels 17x8 ET49 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/65R17 111TRim 17x8 ET49 5x12029 psi
255/60R18 112TRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
255/50R20 109HRim 20x8 ET43 5x12029 psi
245/70R16 111TRim 16x6.5 ET62 5x12029 psi
245/65R17 111HRim 17x8 ET49 5x12029 psi
255/55R19 111TRim 19x8 ET43 5x12029 psi

How to read 111T: 111 is the load index (up to 2,403 lb / 1,090 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Amarok 3.0 TDI 161 hp · 3.0L V6 · Diesel 245/65R17 111T 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2016–2024
Power
161 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/65R17 Wheels 17x8 ET49 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/65R17 111TRim 17x8 ET49 5x120–
255/60R18 112TRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
255/50R20 109HRim 20x8 ET43 5x12029 psi
245/70R16 111TRim 16x6.5 ET62 5x12029 psi
245/65R17 111HRim 17x8 ET49 5x12029 psi
255/55R19 111TRim 19x8 ET43 5x12029 psi

How to read 111T: 111 is the load index (up to 2,403 lb / 1,090 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Amarok 2.0 biTDI 177 hp · 2.0L CNEA I4 · Diesel 205x R16 110T 6 fitments
Generation
I · 2010–2016
Power
177 hp
Engine
2.0L CNEA I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205xR16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET52 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205x R16 110TRim 16x6.5 ET52 5x120–
245/70R16 111TRim 16x6.5 ET62 5x120–
245/65R17 111TRim 17x8 ET49 5x120–
245/70R17 110TRim 17x8 ET49 5x120–
255/60R18 112TRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x120–
255/55R19 111TRim 19x8 ET43 5x120–

How to read 110T: 110 is the load index (up to 2,337 lb / 1,060 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Amarok 2.0 TDI +1 variant 138 hp · 2.0L CNFB I4 · Diesel 205x R16 110T 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 TSI

Generation
I · 2010–2016
Power
138 hp
Engine
2.0L CNFB I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205xR16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET52 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205x R16 110TRim 16x6.5 ET52 5x120–
245/70R16 111TRim 16x6.5 ET62 5x120–
245/65R17 111TRim 17x8 ET49 5x120–
245/70R17 110TRim 17x8 ET49 5x120–
255/60R18 112TRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x120–
265/60R18 110TRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x120–
255/55R19 111TRim 19x8 ET43 5x120–

How to read 110T: 110 is the load index (up to 2,337 lb / 1,060 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET52 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 2016
8
Generation
I (2H)
Other years
All years (2010–2027)

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