Volkswagen GTI tire size
Original tire sizes for the Volkswagen GTI, model years 2006 through 2021. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted, which can differ from what a previous owner put on. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
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2015-2021
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Each button opens our mid-range pick in that size at SimpleTire, at the price shown: a known brand with solid wet grip and a long tread warranty. The size page has budget and premium picks too. Prices exclude mounting. Check the sticker inside the driver’s door before you order.
Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From, per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2021 | Standard | 225/40R18 | $75 | Prices |
| 2006-2014 | Standard | 225/40R17 | $82 | Prices |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From, per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R18 | Standard | $75 | Prices |
| 2020 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R18 | Standard | $75 | Prices |
| 2019 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R18 | Standard | $75 | Prices |
| 2018 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R18 | Standard | $75 | Prices |
| 2017 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R18 | Standard | $75 | Prices |
| 2016 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R18 | Standard | $75 | Prices |
| 2015 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R18 | Standard | $75 | Prices |
| 2014 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R17 | Standard | $82 | Prices |
| 2013 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R17 | Standard | $82 | Prices |
| 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R17 | Standard | $82 | Prices |
| 2011 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R17 | Standard | $82 | Prices |
| 2010 Volkswagen GTI | 225/40R17 | Standard | $82 | Prices |
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Which brand should you pick?
Volkswagen does not stamp its own approval code on tires the way Porsche or BMW do. Any tire in the right size that meets or exceeds the load index and speed rating on your door placard is a legitimate replacement, so pick on wet braking, tread life and price. Our picks for each size are on the size pages below.
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
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Volkswagen GTI tires: common questions
What size tires does a Volkswagen GTI take?
The most common original size is 225/40R18. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Volkswagen GTI?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Volkswagen GTI?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 2021 Volkswagen GTI take?
The 2021 Volkswagen GTI came from the factory on 225/40R18. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2020 Volkswagen GTI take?
The 2020 Volkswagen GTI came from the factory on 225/40R18. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2019 Volkswagen GTI take?
The 2019 Volkswagen GTI came from the factory on 225/40R18. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.