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2012 Volkswagen Beetle tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

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

  1. 215/60R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16
  2. 235/40R19 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 5 · Europe, USA, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19
  3. 215/55R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, Japan, USA, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 215/55R17

Also listed: 235/45R18 205/55R16 235/35R20

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Trims sold in 2012
9
Generation
A5 sold in 4 market versions

9 trims sold in 2012

Sold in 4 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Volkswagen Beetle A5

2011–2016 9 trims

Europe

5 trims
Beetle 1.2TSi 103 hp · 1.2L CBZB I4 215/60R16 95T 4 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.2L CBZB I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET44 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 95TRim 16x6.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
215/55R17 94HRim 17x7 ET43 5x11229 psi
235/45R18 94HRim 18x8 ET48 5x11229 psi
235/40R19 92HRim 19x8 ET48 5x11232 psi

How to read 95T: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Beetle 1.4TSi 158 hp · 1.4L I4 235/45R18 98Y 3 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
158 hp
Engine
1.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET48 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 98YRim 18x8 ET48 5x112–
235/40R19 92YRim 19x8 ET48 5x11233 psi
235/35R20Rim 20x8 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 98Y: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Beetle 1.6TDi 103 hp · I4 · Diesel 215/60R16 99V 4 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 99VRim 5x112–
215/55R17Rim 17x7 ET43 5x112–
235/45R18 98YRim 18x8 ET48 5x112–
235/40R19 92YRim 19x8 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h).

Beetle 2.0TDi 138 hp · I4 · Diesel 215/55R17 4 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
138 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET47 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R17Rim 17x7 ET47 5x112–
235/45R18 98YRim 18x8 ET48 5x112–
235/40R19 92YRim 19x8 ET48 5x112–
235/35R20Rim 20x8 ET48 5x112–
Beetle 2.0TSi 208 hp · 2.0L I4 235/40R19 92Y 2 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
208 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 Wheels 19x8 ET48 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/40R19 92YRim 19x8 ET48 5x112–
235/35R20Rim 20x8 ET48 5x112–

How to read 92Y: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
Beetle 2.0FSi 200 hp · I4 235/40R19 92Y 2 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
USA
Power
200 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 Wheels 19x8 ET48 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/40R19 92YRim 19x8 ET48 5x11233 psi
235/35R20Rim 20x8 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 92Y: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Beetle 2.5 170 hp · I5 215/55R17 2 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
USA
Power
170 hp
Engine
I5, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET47 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R17Rim 17x7 ET47 5x112–
235/45R18 98YRim 18x8 ET48 5x112–

Japan

1 trim
Beetle 1.2TSi (DBA-16CBZ) 103 hp · I4 215/60R16 99V 2 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
Japan
Power
103 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET44 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 99VRim 16x6.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
215/55R17 98WRim 17x7 ET43 5x11229 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mexico

1 trim
Beetle 2.5i 170 hp · I4 205/55R16 91H 5 fitments
Generation
A5 · 2011–2016
Market
Mexico
Power
170 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET44 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET44 5x11234 psi
215/55R17 91HRim 17x7 ET43 5x11234 psi
235/45R18 91WRim 18x8 ET48 5x11234 psi
235/40R19 92YRim 19x8 ET48 5x11234 psi
235/35R20 92VRim 20x8 ET48 5x11234 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET44 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 2012
9
Generation
A5 sold in 4 market versions
Other years
All years (1946–2024)

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