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2018 Volkswagen Polo Vivo tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 2018 trim.

Tires for the 2018 Volkswagen Polo Vivo

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

  1. 185/60R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14
  2. 185/60R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 185/60R15
  3. 165/70R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 165/70R14

Also listed: 215/40R17 205/45R16 195/55R15 185/55R15 195/55R16 215/45R16 195/50R16

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Trims sold in 2018
7
Generations
Mk5Mk4

7 trims sold in 2018

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 Polo Vivo Mk5

2018–2026 South Africa 4 trims
Polo Vivo 1.0 TSI 109 hp · 1.0 L I3 Petrol 1.0 L I3 215/40R17 5 fitments
Generation
Mk5 · 2018–2026
Market
South Africa
Power
109 hp
Engine
1.0 L I3 Petrol 1.0 L I3, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/40R17 Wheels 17x7 ET46 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE215/40R17Rim 17x7 ET46 5x100–
Alt185/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt195/55R16Rim 16x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt195/55R16Rim 16x7 ET46 5x100–
Alt215/45R16Rim 16x7 ET46 5x100–
Polo Vivo 1.4 MPI 74 hp · 1.4 L I4 Petrol 1.4 L I4 185/60R14 5 fitments
Generation
Mk5 · 2018–2026
Market
South Africa
Power
74 hp
Engine
1.4 L I4 Petrol 1.4 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14 Wheels 14x5 ET35 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE185/60R14Rim 14x5 ET35 5x100–
Alt185/60R14Rim 14x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt185/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt195/55R15Rim 15x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt205/45R16Rim 16x6.5 ET45 5x100–
Polo Vivo 1.4 MPI 84 hp · 1.4 L I4 Petrol 1.4 L I4 185/60R15 5 fitments
Generation
Mk5 · 2018–2026
Market
South Africa
Power
84 hp
Engine
1.4 L I4 Petrol 1.4 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET40 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE185/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt195/55R16Rim 16x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt195/55R16Rim 16x7 ET46 5x100–
Alt205/45R16Rim 16x7 ET46 5x100–
Alt215/45R16Rim 16x7 ET46 5x100–
Polo Vivo 1.6 MPI 103 hp · 1.6 L I4 Petrol 1.6 L I4 185/60R15 5 fitments
Generation
Mk5 · 2018–2026
Market
South Africa
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.6 L I4 Petrol 1.6 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET40 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE185/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 5x100–
OE195/55R16Rim 16x7 ET46 5x100–
Alt195/55R16Rim 16x6 ET40 5x100–
Alt215/45R16Rim 16x7 ET46 5x100–
Alt215/40R17Rim 17x7 ET46 5x100–

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Mk4

2010–2018 South Africa 3 trims
Polo Vivo 1.4 FSI +1 variant 84 hp · 1.4 L I4 Petrol 1.4 L I4 165/70R14 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.4 MPI

Generation
Mk4 · 2010–2018
Market
South Africa
Power
84 hp
Engine
1.4 L I4 Petrol 1.4 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 165/70R14 Wheels 14x5 ET35 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE165/70R14Rim 14x5 ET35 5x10033 F / 30 R psi
OE185/60R14Rim 14x6 ET43 5x10033 F / 30 R psi
Alt185/55R15Rim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 F / 29 R psi
Alt195/55R15Rim 15x6 ET43 5x10029 F / 28 R psi
Alt205/45R16Rim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10033 F / 30 R psi
Polo Vivo 1.6 MPI 103 hp · 1.6 L I4 Petrol 1.6 L I4 185/60R14 5 fitments
Generation
Mk4 · 2010–2018
Market
South Africa
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.6 L I4 Petrol 1.6 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14 Wheels 14x6 ET43 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE185/60R14Rim 14x6 ET43 5x10032 F / 29 R psi
OE185/55R15Rim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 F / 29 R psi
Alt195/55R15Rim 15x6 ET43 5x10028 psi
Alt195/50R16Rim 16x6 ET43 5x10033 F / 30 R psi
Alt205/45R16Rim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10032 F / 29 R psi
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 2018
7
Generations
Mk5Mk4
Other years
All years (2010–2026)

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