2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Tire Size & Pressure

The 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle tire size depends on trim: the S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Automatic takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Standard takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Automatic takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Standard takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Automatic takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Standard takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Automatic takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Standard takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Automatic takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Standard takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Automatic takes 205/55R16 91H; the S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Standard takes 205/55R16 91H; the SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F takes 225/45R17 90H; the SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G takes 225/45R17 90H; the SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W takes 225/45R17 90H; the SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F takes 225/45R17 90H; the SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G takes 225/45R17 90H; the SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W takes 225/45R17 90H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Automatic: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Standard: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Automatic: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Standard: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Automatic: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Standard: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Automatic: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Standard: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Automatic: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Standard: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Automatic: 205/55R16 91H
  • S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Standard: 205/55R16 91H
  • SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F: 225/45R17 90H
  • SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G: 225/45R17 90H
  • SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W: 225/45R17 90H
  • SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F: 225/45R17 90H
  • SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G: 225/45R17 90H
  • SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W: 225/45R17 90H
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S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55R16 91HDoor Placard

SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard

SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard

SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard

SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard

SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard

SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 90HDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle take?

It depends on the trim: S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Automatic uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F, Standard uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Automatic uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G, Standard uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Automatic uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W, Standard uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Automatic uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F, Standard uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Automatic uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G, Standard uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Automatic uses 205/55R16 91H; S, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W, Standard uses 205/55R16 91H; SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 F uses 225/45R17 90H; SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 G uses 225/45R17 90H; SE, 2D Convertible, 2.5 W uses 225/45R17 90H; SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 F uses 225/45R17 90H; SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 G uses 225/45R17 90H; SE, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 W uses 225/45R17 90H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle?

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 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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