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

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 Volkswagen Transporter

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

  1. 215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
  2. 235/55R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
  3. 215/60R17 Best-rated optional on 4 trims

Also listed: 205/65R16 235/60R16

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Trims sold in 2008
4
Generation
T5

4 trims sold in 2008

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Volkswagen Transporter T5

2003–2009 4 trims
Transporter 1.9TDi 103 hp · I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 102H 4 fitments
Generation
T5 · 2003–2009
Power
103 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 102HRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
235/60R16Rim 16x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Transporter 2.0i 114 hp · I4 215/65R16 102H 5 fitments
Generation
T5 · 2003–2009
Power
114 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 102HRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
205/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
235/60R16Rim 16x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Transporter 2.5TDi 172 hp · I5 · Diesel 235/55R17 103W 4 fitments
Generation
T5 · 2003–2009
Power
172 hp
Engine
I5, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
205/65R16 107TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
215/65R16 106TRim 16x6.5 ET51 5x12038 psi
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi

How to read 103W: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Transporter 3.2i 232 hp · V6 235/55R17 103W 3 fitments
Generation
T5 · 2003–2009
Power
232 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 103WRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi
215/65R16 102HRim 16x6.5 ET55 5x12038 psi
215/60R17 104TRim 17x7 ET55 5x12038 psi

How to read 103W: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 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
4
Generation
T5
Other years
All years (1979–2027)

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