What tyre size does a Volkswagen Golf V use?

The most common size is 225/40R18. Depending on generation and engine, the Volkswagen Golf V uses 7 different sizes including 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 205/50R17, 185/70R15.

Where do I find my exact Volkswagen Golf V tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Volkswagen Golf V tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 7 sizes across 4 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Volkswagen Golf V is 225/40R18 (overall diameter ≈ 637 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Golf GT (1K) 2005 - 2008 - Schrägheck (2005–2008)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Golf GT 1.4 - 170 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf GT 2.0 TDI - 170 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/50R17 205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17

Golf R32 (1K) 2005 - 2008 - Schrägheck (2005–2008)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Golf R32 - 250 PS - Benzin - 3189 Hubraum	205/50R17 225/40R18 225/45R17

Golf GTi (1K) 2004 - 2008 - Schrägheck (2004–2008)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Golf GTI - 200 PS - Benzin - 1984 cc	205/50R17 205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf GTI Edition 30 - 230 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/50R17 205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17

Golf (1K) 2003 - 2008 - Schrägheck (2003–2008)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Golf 1.4 - 122 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	185/70R15 195/65R15 205/50R17 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.4 - 140 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.4 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.4 - 80 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.4 - 90 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.6 - 102 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.6 FSI - 116 PS - Benzin - 1598 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.9 TDI - 90 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.9 TDI DPF Syncro - 105 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 1.9 TDI PD - 105 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	185/70R15 195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 2.0 - 150 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 2.0 Syncro - 150 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 2.0 TDI - 136 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 2.0 TDI - 140 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 2.0 TDI - 75 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf 2.0 TDI Syncro - 140 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17

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