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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2011 trim.

Tires for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

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

  1. 215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 14 trims · optional on 1 · Europe, China, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16
  2. 235/55R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 14 · Europe, China, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17
  3. 235/50R18 Best-rated optional on 14 trims · Europe, China, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18

Also listed: 215/60R17 255/40R19

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Trims sold in 2011
15
Generation
I (5N) sold in 4 market versions

15 trims sold in 2011

Sold in 4 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 Tiguan I (5N)

2007–2023 15 trims

Europe

12 trims
Tiguan 1.4 TSI +1 variant 158 hp · 1.4L I4 215/65R16 98H 6 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
158 hp
Engine
1.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 96WRim 19x9 ET33 5x11232 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Tiguan 2.0 TDI +1 variant 109 hp · 2.0L I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 98H 6 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
109 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 96VRim 19x9 ET33 5x11232 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Tiguan 2.0 TSI +1 variant 177 hp · 2.0L CCZD I4 215/65R16 98H 6 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
177 hp
Engine
2.0L CCZD I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 96HRim 19x9 ET33 5x11232 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Tiguan 2.0 TSI 208 hp · 2.0L CCZB I4 215/65R16 98V 6 fitments
Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
208 hp
Engine
2.0L CCZB I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98VRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 96VRim 19x9 ET33 5x11232 psi

How to read 98V: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Tiguan 1.4 TSI +2 variants 148 hp · 1.4L CAVA CTHA BWK I4 215/65R16 98H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 TDI

Generation
5N · 2007–2011
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
1.4L CAVA CTHA BWK I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET43 5x11232 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Tiguan 2.0 TFSI +1 variant 197 hp · 2.0L CAWB CCTA CCZA I4 215/65R16 98H 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 TSI

Generation
5N · 2007–2011
Market
Europe
Power
197 hp
Engine
2.0L CAWB CCTA CCZA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99VRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 96VRim 19x9 ET33 5x11232 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

China

1 trim
Tiguan 2.0 TSI 197 hp · 2.0L CAWB CCTA CCZA I4 215/65R16 98H 5 fitments
Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
China
Power
197 hp
Engine
2.0L CAWB CCTA CCZA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11232 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 96HRim 19x9 ET33 5x11232 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

1 trim
Tiguan 2.0 TSI (ABA-5NCCZ) 177 hp · 2.0L I4 235/55R17 99H 4 fitments
Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
177 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET43 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7 ET43 5x11232 psi
255/40R19 96VRim 19x9 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x6.5 ET33 5x11232 psi

How to read 99H: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
Tiguan 2.0 TSI 200 hp · 2.0L I4 215/65R16 98H 4 fitments
Generation
5N · 2007–2011
Market
USA
Power
200 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET33 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET33 5x11235 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7 ET43 5x11235 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x7 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 96HRim 19x9 ET33 5x11238 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 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 2011
15
Generation
I (5N) sold in 4 market versions
Other years
All years (2007–2027)

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