2006 Volkswagen GTI Tire Size & Pressure

The 2006 Volkswagen GTI tire size depends on trim: the 1.8 E, Standard takes 225/45R17 90H; the 2.0 V, Automatic DCT takes 225/45R17 91W; the 2.0 V, Standard takes 225/45R17 91W; the 1.8 E, Automatic takes 225/45R17 90H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • 1.8 E, Standard: 225/45R17 90H
  • 2.0 V, Automatic DCT: 225/45R17 91W
  • 2.0 V, Standard: 225/45R17 91W
  • 1.8 E, Automatic: 225/45R17 90H
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1.8 E, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard
All225/45R17 91WDoor Placard

2.0 V, Automatic DCT

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 91WDoor Placard

2.0 V, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 91WDoor Placard

1.8 E, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard
All225/45R17 91WDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2006 Volkswagen GTI take?

It depends on the trim: 1.8 E, Standard uses 225/45R17 90H; 2.0 V, Automatic DCT uses 225/45R17 91W; 2.0 V, Standard uses 225/45R17 91W; 1.8 E, Automatic uses 225/45R17 90H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2006 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 2006 Volkswagen GTI?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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