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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2024 trim.

Tires for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

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

  1. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 1 · Japan, Mexico, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17
  2. 225/40R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3 · Japan, Mexico, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18
  3. 205/50R17 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · Japan, Mexico, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17

Also listed: 225/35R19 235/35R19

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Trims sold in 2024
4
Generation
Mk8 (CD1) sold in 3 market versions

4 trims sold in 2024

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 (CD1)

2020–2027 4 trims

Japan

2 trims
Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 7BA-CDDNP (Hatchback, 5d) 261 hp · 2.0 L DNP I4 Petrol 2.0 L DNP I4 225/40R18 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
Japan
Power
261 hp
Engine
2.0 L DNP I4 Petrol 2.0 L DNP I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/45R17Rim 17x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt225/35R19Rim 19x7.5 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–
Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 3BA-CDDNP (Hatchback, 5d) 241 hp · 2.0 L DNP I4 Petrol 2.0 L DNP I4 225/45R17 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 · 2020–2024
Market
Japan
Power
241 hp
Engine
2.0 L DNP I4 Petrol 2.0 L DNP I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/45R17Rim 17x7.5 ET51 5x112–
OE225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/35R19Rim 19x7.5 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–

Mexico

1 trim
Golf GTI 2.0 TSI (Hatchback, 5d) 261 hp · 2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4 225/45R17 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
Mexico
Power
261 hp
Engine
2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/45R17Rim 17x7.5 ET51 5x112–
OE225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
OE235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/35R19Rim 19x7.5 ET50 5x112–

USA

1 trim
Golf GTI 2.0 TSI (Hatchback, 5d) 241 hp · 2.0 L DLBA DRNA DNPA I4 Petrol 2.0 L DLBA DRNA DNPA I4 225/45R17 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 · 2020–2024
Market
USA
Power
241 hp
Engine
2.0 L DLBA DRNA DNPA I4 Petrol 2.0 L DLBA DRNA DNPA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/45R17Rim 17x7.5 ET51 5x112–
OE225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/35R19Rim 19x7.5 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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 2024
4
Generation
Mk8 (CD1) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2013–2027)

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