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2024 Volkswagen Golf R Variant tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2024 trim.

Tires for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R Variant

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

  1. 225/40R18 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18
  2. 235/35R19 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 235/35R19
  3. 235/30R20 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 235/30R20

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Trims sold in 2024
4
Generation
Mk8 (CD1) sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 2024

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Volkswagen Golf R Variant Mk8 (CD1)

2020–2027 4 trims

Europe

2 trims
Golf R Variant 2.0 TSI (Estate, 5d) 329 hp · 2.0 L CJSB I4 Petrol 2.0 L CJSB I4 225/40R18 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
Europe
Power
329 hp
Engine
2.0 L CJSB I4 Petrol 2.0 L CJSB 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–
OE235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/30R20Rim 20x8 ET48 5x112–
Golf R Variant 2.0 TSI (Estate, 5d) 315 hp · 2.0 L DSFE DSFF DNFG I4 Petrol 2.0 L DSFE DSFF DNFG I4 225/40R18 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 · 2020–2024
Market
Europe
Power
315 hp
Engine
2.0 L DSFE DSFF DNFG I4 Petrol 2.0 L DSFE DSFF DNFG 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–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/30R20Rim 20x8 ET48 5x112–

Japan

2 trims
Golf R Variant 2.0 TSI 7BA-CDDNFV (Estate, 5d) 329 hp · 2.0 L CJSB I4 Petrol 2.0 L CJSB I4 225/40R18 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
Japan
Power
329 hp
Engine
2.0 L CJSB I4 Petrol 2.0 L CJSB 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–
OE235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/30R20Rim 20x8 ET48 5x112–
Golf R Variant 2.0 TSI 3BA-CDDNFV (Estate, 5d) 315 hp · 2.0 L DNF I4 Petrol 2.0 L DNF I4 225/40R18 5 fitments
Generation
CD1 · 2020–2024
Market
Japan
Power
315 hp
Engine
2.0 L DNF I4 Petrol 2.0 L DNF 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–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET50 5x112–
Alt235/30R20Rim 20x8 ET48 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 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2015–2027)

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