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2012 Volkswagen Phaeton tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

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

  1. 235/55R17 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · Europe, Middle East
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17
  2. 235/50R18 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · Europe, Middle East
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  3. 255/45R18 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · Europe, Middle East
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Also listed: 245/45R19 255/40R19 275/40R19 235/45R19 275/35R20 275/30R21 285/30R21

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Trims sold in 2012
4
Generation
sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 2012

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

Volkswagen Phaeton

2010–2016 4 trims

Europe

3 trims
Phaeton 3.0 TDI 236 hp · 3.0L CARB CEXA V6 · Diesel 235/55R17 99Y 9 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2010–2016
Market
Europe
Power
236 hp
Engine
3.0L CARB CEXA V6, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 99YRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11233 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11233 psi
235/50R18 101YRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
255/45R18 103YRim 18x8.5 ET45 5x11233 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11233 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x11236 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x9 ET40 5x11236 psi
275/40R19 105YRim 19x9 ET35 5x11236 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Phaeton 3.6 FSI 276 hp · 3.6L CHNA CMVA V6 235/55R17 99Y 11 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2010–2016
Market
Europe
Power
276 hp
Engine
3.6L CHNA CMVA V6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 99YRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11233 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11233 psi
235/50R18 101YRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
255/45R18 103YRim 18x8.5 ET45 5x11233 psi
235/45R19 99YRim 19x8 ET42 5x11232 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x11236 psi
255/40R19 99YRim 19x9 ET42 5x11236 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x9 ET40 5x11236 psi
275/40R19 105YRim 19x9 ET35 5x11236 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Phaeton 4.2i 330 hp · 4.2L BGH BGJ V8 235/55R17 99Y 12 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2010–2016
Market
Europe
Power
330 hp
Engine
4.2L BGH BGJ V8, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 99YRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
235/50R18 101YRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11239 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11239 psi
255/45R18 103YRim 18x8.5 ET45 5x11236 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11236 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x11239 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x9 ET40 5x11239 psi
275/40R19 105YRim 19x9 ET35 5x11239 psi
275/35R20 99YRim 20x9 ET42 5x11232 psi
275/30R21 99YRim 21x9.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
285/30R21 99YRim 21x10 ET35 5x11232 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim
Phaeton 3.2i 241 hp · 3.2L V6 235/55R17 99Y 9 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2010–2016
Market
Middle East
Power
241 hp
Engine
3.2L V6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 99YRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11233 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x11233 psi
235/50R18 101YRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET40 5x11236 psi
255/45R18 103YRim 18x8.5 ET45 5x11233 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11233 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x11236 psi
255/40R19 100YRim 19x9 ET40 5x11236 psi
275/40R19 105YRim 19x9 ET35 5x11236 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 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 2012
4
Generation
sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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