What tyre size does a Volkswagen Polo/Derby use?

The most common size is 155/70R13. Depending on generation and engine, the Volkswagen Polo/Derby uses 4 different sizes including 155/70R13, 165/65R13, 175/60R13, 175/70R13.

Where do I find my exact Volkswagen Polo/Derby 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 Polo/Derby tyre sizes

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

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Volkswagen Polo/Derby is 155/70R13 (overall diameter ≈ 547 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Derby (86C) 1981 - 1989 - Stufenheck (1981–1989)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Derby 0.9 - 39 PS - Benzin - 889 Hubraum	155/70R13
Derby 1.1 - 39 PS - Benzin - 1035 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Derby 1.1 - 45 PS - Benzin - 1035 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Derby 1.3 - 60 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Derby 1.3 - 64 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Derby 1.3 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Derby 1.3 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Derby 1.3 - 77 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Derby 1.3D - 45 PS - Diesel - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.1 Stufenheck - 50 PS - Benzin - 1085 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 Stufenheck - 54 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo 1.3 Stufenheck - 54 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13

Polo Hatchback (86C) 1981 - 1994 - Schrägheck (1981–1994)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Polo 1.1 - 45 PS - Benzin - 1043 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 - 54 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo 1.3 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 - 77 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3D - 45 PS - Diesel - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.4 - 48 PS - Diesel - 1391 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo 1.4 - 48 PS - Diesel - 1398 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13

Polo truck (86CF) 1981 - 1994 - LKW (1981–1994)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Polo 1.3 (Lkw) - 54 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13
Polo 1.4D (LkW) - 48 PS - Diesel - 1391 Hubraum	155/70R13

Polo (86C) 1980 - 1994 - Coupe (1980–1994)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Polo 0.9 - 39 PS - Benzin - 889 Hubraum	155/70R13
Polo 1.0 - 39 PS - Benzin - 1035 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.0 - 45 PS - Benzin - 1035 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13 175/70R13
Polo 1.0 - 45 PS - Benzin - 1043 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13 175/70R13
Polo 1.1 - 50 PS - Benzin - 1085 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 - 54 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 - 54 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 - 60 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 - 64 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 Diesel - 45 PS - Diesel - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo 1.3 Diesel - 45 PS - Diesel - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo 1.3 GT - 75 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 GT - 75 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13
Polo 1.3 GT - 77 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo 1.4 Diesel - 48 PS - Diesel - 1391 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo 1.4 Diesel - 48 PS - Diesel - 1398 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo G40 - 113 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	155/70R13 165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo G40 - 116 PS - Benzin - 1263 Hubraum	165/65R13 175/60R13
Polo G40 - 116 PS - Benzin - 1272 Hubraum	165/65R13 175/60R13

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