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

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Volkswagen Polo

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

  1. 175/70R14 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 175/70R14
  2. 215/40R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 10 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 215/40R17
  3. 185/60R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 8 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 185/60R15

Also listed: 195/55R15 215/45R16 195/50R16

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Trims sold in 2012
12
Generation
Mk5 (6R, 6C, 61) sold in 2 market versions

12 trims sold in 2012

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. 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 Mk5 (6R, 6C, 61)

2009–2015 12 trims

Europe

10 trims
Polo 1.2 MPI +6 variants 59 hp · 1.2L CGPB I3 175/70R14 84T 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.2 TDI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 MPI, 1.6 MPI

Generation
6R/6C/61 · 2009–2015
Market
Europe
Power
59 hp
Engine
1.2L CGPB I3, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R14 Wheels 14x5 ET35 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R14 84TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10028 psi
185/60R15 84TRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
185/60R15 88TRim 15x6 ET40 5x10028 psi
195/55R15 85TRim 15x6 ET40 5x10028 psi
215/45R16 86TRim 16x7 ET46 5x10028 psi
215/40R17 87TRim 17x7 ET46 5x10028 psi

How to read 84T: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 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 1.4 TSI 177 hp · 1.4L I4 215/40R17 87V 2 fitments
Generation
6R/6C/61 · 2009–2015
Market
Europe
Power
177 hp
Engine
1.4L I4, 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET46 5x10033 psi
195/50R16 84HRim 16x6 ET40 5x10033 psi

How to read 87V: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.6 MPI 103 hp · 1.6L CLSA CFNA I4 175/70R14 84T 6 fitments
Generation
6R/6C/61 · 2009–2015
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.6L CLSA CFNA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R14 Wheels 14x5 ET35 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R14 84TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10030 psi
185/60R15 84TRim 15x6 ET38 5x10030 psi
185/60R15 88TRim 15x6 ET40 5x10030 psi
195/55R15 85TRim 15x6 ET40 5x10029 psi
215/45R16 86TRim 16x7 ET46 5x10029 psi
215/40R17 87TRim 17x7 ET46 5x10029 psi

How to read 84T: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 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 1.6 TDI 103 hp · 1.6L I4 · Diesel 185/60R15 84H 7 fitments
Generation
6R/6C/61 · 2009–2015
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.6L I4, Diesel
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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R15 84HRim 15x6 ET40 5x10028 psi
175/70R14 88TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10028 psi
185/60R15 84TRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
185/60R15 88TRim 15x6 ET40 5x10028 psi
195/55R15 85HRim 15x6 ET40 5x10028 psi
215/45R16 86HRim 16x7 ET46 5x10028 psi
215/40R17 87HRim 17x7 ET46 5x10028 psi

How to read 84H: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
Polo 1.2 TSI (DBA-6RCBZ) 103 hp · 1.2L I4 185/60R15 84T 6 fitments
Generation
6R/6C/61 · 2009–2015
Market
Japan
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.2L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET38 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R15 84TRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
175/70R14 84TRim 14x5 ET35 5x10028 psi
185/60R15 88TRim 15x6 ET40 5x10028 psi
195/55R15 85TRim 15x6 ET40 5x10028 psi
215/45R16 86TRim 16x7 ET46 5x10028 psi
215/40R17 87TRim 17x7 ET46 5x10028 psi

How to read 84T: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Polo 1.4 TSI (ABA-6RCAV) 177 hp · 1.4L I4 215/40R17 87V 2 fitments
Generation
6R/6C/61 · 2009–2015
Market
Japan
Power
177 hp
Engine
1.4L I4, 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET46 5x10033 psi
195/50R16 84HRim 16x6 ET40 5x10033 psi

How to read 87V: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 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
12
Generation
Mk5 (6R, 6C, 61) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1975–2027)

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