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2008 Volkswagen Polo tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 Volkswagen Polo

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

  1. 165/70R14 Best-rated standard on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 165/70R14
  2. 185/60R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 5
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  3. 185/55R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 7
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Also listed: 195/55R15 205/45R16 195/50R16 205/40R17

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Trims sold in 2008
8
Generation
Mk4 (6Q, 9N)

8 trims sold in 2008

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 Mk4 (6Q, 9N)

2005–2009 8 trims
Polo 1.2i 59 hp · 1.2L BBM I3 165/70R14 81T 5 fitments
Generation
6Q/9N Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
59 hp
Engine
1.2L BBM I3, 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
165/70R14 81TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10029 psi
185/60R14 82TRim 14x6 ET43 5x10029 psi
185/55R15 82TRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/55R15 85HRim 15x6 ET43 5x10028 psi
205/45R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10029 psi

How to read 81T: 81 is the load index (up to 1,019 lb / 462 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.2i 68 hp · 1.2L BZG I3 165/70R14 81T 5 fitments
Generation
6Q/9N Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
68 hp
Engine
1.2L BZG I3, 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
165/70R14 81TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10029 psi
185/60R14 82TRim 14x6 ET43 5x10029 psi
185/55R15 82TRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/55R15 85VRim 15x6 ET43 5x10028 psi
205/45R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10029 psi

How to read 81T: 81 is the load index (up to 1,019 lb / 462 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.4i 74 hp · 1.4L BKY I4 165/70R14 81T 5 fitments
Generation
6Q/9N Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
74 hp
Engine
1.4L BKY 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
165/70R14 81TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10032 psi
185/60R14 82TRim 14x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
185/55R15 82TRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/55R15 85HRim 15x6 ET43 5x10028 psi
205/45R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10032 psi

How to read 81T: 81 is the load index (up to 1,019 lb / 462 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.4i +1 variant 79 hp · 1.4L BUD I4 165/70R14 81T 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.4TDi

Generation
6Q/9N Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
79 hp
Engine
1.4L BUD 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
165/70R14 81TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10033 psi
185/60R14 82TRim 14x6 ET43 5x10033 psi
185/55R15 82TRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/55R15 85HRim 15x6 ET43 5x10029 psi
205/45R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10033 psi

How to read 81T: 81 is the load index (up to 1,019 lb / 462 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.6MPi 103 hp · 1.6L BTS I4 185/60R14 82T 5 fitments
Generation
6Q/9N Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.6L BTS 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14 82TRim 14x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
185/55R15 82TRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/55R15 85HRim 15x6 ET43 5x10028 psi
195/50R16 83VRim 16x6 ET43 5x10033 psi
205/45R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10032 psi

How to read 82T: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.8GTi 177 hp · 1.8L I4 185/55R15 86T 5 fitments
Generation
6Q/9N Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
177 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15 Wheels 15x6 ET43 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/55R15 86TRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/55R15 85VRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/50R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10033 psi
205/45R16 83WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10032 psi
205/40R17 83WRim 17x7 ET38 5x10033 psi

How to read 86T: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.9TDi 99 hp · 1.9L I4 · Diesel 185/60R14 82T 5 fitments
Generation
6Q/9N Facelift · 2005–2009
Power
99 hp
Engine
1.9L I4, Diesel
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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14 82TRim 14x6 ET43 5x10035 psi
185/55R15 82TRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/55R15 85HRim 15x6 ET43 5x10032 psi
195/50R16 83VRim 16x6 ET43 5x10033 psi
205/45R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10035 psi

How to read 82T: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET43 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 2008
8
Generation
Mk4 (6Q, 9N)
Other years
All years (1975–2027)

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