What tyre size does a Volkswagen Phaeton use?

The most common size is 235/55R17. Depending on generation and engine, the Volkswagen Phaeton uses 6 different sizes including 235/50R18, 235/55R17, 245/45R19, 255/40R19, 255/45R18.

Where do I find my exact Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Phaeton tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 6 sizes across 3 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Volkswagen Phaeton is 235/55R17 (overall diameter ≈ 690 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Phaeton (3D/Facelift) 2010 - 2016 - Limousine (2010–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Phaeton 3.0 TDI (lang) - 245 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 245/45R19 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.0 TDI - 245 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 245/45R19 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.0D Synchro - 239 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.0D Syncro (lang) - 239 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.6 Syncro (lang) - 280 PS - Benzin - 3597 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 245/45R19 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.6 Syncro - 280 PS - Benzin - 3597 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 245/45R19 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 4.2 Syncro (lang) - 334 PS - Benzin - 4172 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 4.2 Syncro - 334 PS - Benzin - 4172 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 6.0 Syncro (lang) - 450 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18
Phaeton 6.0 Syncro - 450 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18

Phaeton (3D/Facelift) 2007 - 2010 - Limousine (2007–2010)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Phaeton 3.0 TDI Syncro (lang) - 224 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.0 TDI Syncro - 224 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.0D Synchro - 239 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.0D Syncro (lang) - 239 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.2 Syncro (lang) - 241 PS - Benzin - 3189 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.2 Syncro - 241 PS - Benzin - 3189 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.6 Syncro (lang) - 280 PS - Benzin - 3597 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 245/45R19 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 3.6 Syncro - 280 PS - Benzin - 3597 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 245/45R19 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 4.2 Syncro (lang) - 334 PS - Benzin - 4172 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 4.2 Syncro - 334 PS - Benzin - 4172 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton 6.0 Syncro (lang) - 450 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18
Phaeton 6.0 Syncro - 450 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18
Phaeton V6 3.0 TDI Syncro (lang) - 232 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton V6 3.0 TDI Syncro - 232 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18

Phaeton (3D) 2002 - 2007 - Limousine (2002–2007)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Phaeton V10 TDI (Syncro) - 313 PS - Diesel - 4921 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18
Phaeton V10 TDI Syncro (lang) - 313 PS - Diesel - 4921 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18
Phaeton V6 3.0 TDI Syncro (lang) - 224 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton V6 3.0 TDI Syncro - 224 PS - Diesel - 2967 Hubraum	235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton V6 3.2 - 241 PS - Benzin - 3189 Hubraum	235/55R17 235/60R16 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton V6 3.2 Syncro (lang) - 241 PS - Benzin - 3189 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18 235/60R16
Phaeton V6 3.2 Syncro - 241 PS - Benzin - 3189 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton V8 4.2 Syncro (lang) - 334 PS - Benzin - 4172 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton V8 4.2 Syncro - 334 PS - Benzin - 4172 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton W12 6.0 Syncro (lang) - 420 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton W12 6.0 Syncro (lang) - 450 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18
Phaeton W12 6.0 Syncro - 420 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/40R19 255/45R18
Phaeton W12 6.0 Syncro - 450 PS - Benzin - 5998 Hubraum	235/50R18 235/55R17 255/45R18

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