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2016 Volkswagen Golf R tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

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

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

Also listed: 225/35R19

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Trims sold in 2016
4
Generation
Mk7 (5G) sold in 4 market versions

4 trims sold in 2016

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

Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 (5G)

2014–2017 4 trims

China

1 trim
Golf R 2.0 TSI 276 hp · 2.0L I4 225/40R18 92Y 4 fitments
Generation
5G · 2014–2017
Market
China
Power
276 hp
Engine
2.0L 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11241 psi
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET50 5x11238 psi
225/35R19 91YRim 19x7.5 ET49 5x11238 psi
235/30R20 88YRim 20x8 ET47 5x11238 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). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Europe

1 trim
Golf R 2.0 TSI 296 hp · 2.0L CJXC DNUE I4 225/40R18 92Y 5 fitments
Generation
5G · 2014–2017
Market
Europe
Power
296 hp
Engine
2.0L CJXC DNUE 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11241 psi
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET50 5x11238 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11241 psi
225/35R19 91YRim 19x7.5 ET49 5x11238 psi
235/30R20 88YRim 20x8 ET47 5x11238 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). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

1 trim
Golf R 2.0 TSI (ABA-AUCJXF) 276 hp · I4 225/40R18 92Y 4 fitments
Generation
5G · 2014–2017
Market
Japan
Power
276 hp
Engine
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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11241 psi
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET50 5x11238 psi
225/35R19 91YRim 19x7.5 ET49 5x11238 psi
235/30R20 88YRim 20x8 ET47 5x11238 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). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
Golf R 2.0 TSI 292 hp · I4 225/40R18 92Y 3 fitments
Generation
5G · 2014–2017
Market
USA
Power
292 hp
Engine
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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11239 psi
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET50 5x11239 psi
235/30R20 88YRim 20x8 ET50 5x11239 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). 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 2016
4
Generation
Mk7 (5G) sold in 4 market versions
Other years
All years (2009–2027)

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