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2018 Volkswagen California tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2018 trim.

Tires for the 2018 Volkswagen California

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

  1. 215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 10 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16
  2. 215/60R17 Best-rated optional on 10 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/60R17
  3. 235/55R17 Best-rated optional on 10 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17

Also listed: 255/45R18

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Trims sold in 2018
10
Generation
T6

10 trims sold in 2018

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 California T6

2015–2019 10 trims
California 2.0 TDI +3 variants 201 hp · 2.0L CXEB I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 106T 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 TSI

Generation
T6 · 2015–2019
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.0L CXEB I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET51 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x120–
235/55R17 103HRim 17x7 ET55 5x120–
255/45R18 103HRim 18x8 ET50 5x120–
215/65R16 109RRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x120–
215/60R17 104HRim 17x7 ET55 5x120–
255/45R18 103VRim 18x8 ET50 5x120–
255/45R18 103HRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x120–

How to read 106T: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

California 2.0 TDI +2 variants 148 hp · 2.0L CXFA CXHA I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 106T 7 fitments

3 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
T6 · 2015–2019
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L CXFA CXHA I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET51 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
235/55R17 103HRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
255/45R18 103HRim 18x8 ET50 5x12038 psi
215/65R16 109RRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
255/45R18 103VRim 18x8 ET50 5x12038 psi
255/45R18 103HRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12038 psi

How to read 106T: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

California 2.0 TDI +2 variants 101 hp · 2.0L CAAB CXGB I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 106T 7 fitments

3 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
T6 · 2015–2019
Power
101 hp
Engine
2.0L CAAB CXGB I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET51 · 5x120 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
235/55R17 103HRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
255/45R18 103HRim 18x8 ET50 5x12038 psi
215/65R16 109RRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
215/60R17 104HRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
255/45R18 103VRim 18x8 ET50 5x12038 psi
255/45R18 103HRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12038 psi

How to read 106T: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET51 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 2018
10
Generation
T6
Other years
All years (2003–2027)

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