2009 Volkswagen Multivan tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 Volkswagen Multivan

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

  1. 215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 8 trims
  2. 235/55R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 8
  3. 215/60R17 Best-rated optional on 10 trims

Also listed: 235/60R16 255/45R18

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Trims sold in 2009
10
Generation
T5

10 trims sold in 2009

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 Multivan T5

2003–2015 10 trims
Multivan 2.0BiTDi 177 hp · 2.0L CFCA I4 · Diesel 235/55R17 103W 6 fitments
Generation
T5 Facelift · 2009–2015
Power
177 hp
Engine
2.0L CFCA I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x120–
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x120–
235/55R17 103HRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x120–
255/45R18 103WRim 18x8 ET50 5x120–
255/45R18 103WRim 18x8 ET53 5x120–
255/45R18 103WRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x120–

How to read 103W: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Multivan 2.0i +3 variants 114 hp · 2.0L AXA I4 215/65R16 106T 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0TDi

Generation
T5 Facelift · 2009–2015
Power
114 hp
Engine
2.0L AXA I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x120–
235/60R16 104HRim 16x7 ET55 5x120–
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x120–
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x120–
235/55R17 103HRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x120–
255/45R18 103WRim 18x8 ET50 5x120–
255/45R18 103WRim 18x8 ET53 5x120–
255/45R18 103WRim 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.

Multivan 1.9TDi +1 variant 103 hp · 1.9L AXB I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 106T 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0i

Generation
T5 · 2003–2009
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.9L AXB I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12042 psi
215/60R17 104HRim 17x7 ET55 5x12042 psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x12042 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.

Multivan 2.5TDi +1 variant 129 hp · 2.5L AXD I5 · Diesel 215/65R16 106T 5 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
T5 · 2003–2009
Power
129 hp
Engine
2.5L AXD I5, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12042 psi
235/60R16 104HRim 16x7 ET55 5x12041 psi
215/60R17 104HRim 17x7 ET55 5x12041 psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x12042 psi
235/55R17 103HRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x12042 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.

Multivan 3.2i 232 hp · 3.2L BDL V6 235/55R17 103W 2 fitments
Generation
T5 · 2003–2009
Power
232 hp
Engine
3.2L BDL V6, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x12041 psi
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x12051 psi

How to read 103W: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 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 2009
10
Generation
T5
Other years
All years (1989–2027)

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