2003 Volkswagen GTI Tire Size & Pressure

The 2003 Volkswagen GTI tire size depends on trim: the Base, Automatic takes 205/55R16 91H; the Base, Standard, 02J takes 205/55R16 91H; the Base, Standard, 02M takes 205/55R16 91H; the VR6 takes 225/45R17 90H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, Automatic: 205/55R16 91H
  • Base, Standard, 02J: 205/55R16 91H
  • Base, Standard, 02M: 205/55R16 91H
  • VR6: 225/45R17 90H

Base, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard
All225/40ZR18Door Placard

Base, Standard, 02J

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard
All225/40ZR18Door Placard

Base, Standard, 02M

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard
All225/40ZR18Door Placard

VR6

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2003 Volkswagen GTI take?

It depends on the trim: Base, Automatic uses 205/55R16 91H; Base, Standard, 02J uses 205/55R16 91H; Base, Standard, 02M uses 205/55R16 91H; VR6 uses 225/45R17 90H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2003 Volkswagen GTI?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 2003 Volkswagen GTI?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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