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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

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

  1. 215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 13 trims · Europe, China, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16
  2. 215/65R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 215/65R17
  3. 235/55R17 Best-rated optional on 13 trims · Europe, China, USA
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Also listed: 235/50R18 255/40R19 215/60R17 235/55R18 235/50R19 255/45R19 235/45R20 255/40R20

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Trims sold in 2016
15
Generations
I (5N)II (AD, BW) sold in 3 market versions

15 trims sold in 2016

Sold in 3 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)

2018–2023 13 trims

Europe

9 trims
Tiguan 1.4 TSI +2 variants 121 hp · 1.4L CAXA I4 215/65R16 98H 6 fitments

3 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
121 hp
Engine
1.4L CAXA 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 +2 variants 109 hp · 2.0L I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 98H 6 fitments

3 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.

China

3 trims
Tiguan 1.4 TSI +1 variant 148 hp · 1.4L I4 215/65R16 98H 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.8 TSI

Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
China
Power
148 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
235/55R17Rim 17x7.5 ET45 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.

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.

USA

1 trim
Tiguan 2.0 TSI 200 hp · 2.0L CCTA I4 215/65R16 98H 4 fitments
Generation
5N Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
200 hp
Engine
2.0L CCTA 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.

Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD, BW)

2016–2021 Europe 2 trims
Tiguan 2.0 TDI +1 variant 148 hp · 2.0L DFGA I4 · Diesel 215/65R17 99V 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 TSI

Generation
AD/BW · 2016–2021
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L DFGA I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R17 99VRim 17x7 ET40 5x11233 psi
235/55R18 100VRim 18x7 ET43 5x11233 psi
215/65R17 99HRim 17x6.5 ET38 5x11233 psi
235/55R18 100HRim 18x7 ET43 5x11233 psi
235/50R19 99VRim 19x7 ET43 5x11233 psi
235/50R19 103HRim 19x7 ET43 5x11233 psi
255/45R19 100VRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11233 psi
235/45R20 100VRim 20x8 ET41 5x11233 psi
255/40R20 101VRim 20x8.5 ET38 5x11233 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 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 2016
15
Generations
I (5N)II (AD, BW) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2007–2027)

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