2012 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Size & Pressure

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans takes 235/45R18 94H; the Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Automatic DCT Trans takes 235/45R18 94H; the Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Automatic DCT Trans takes 235/45R18 94H; the Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Standard Trans takes 235/45R18 94H; the Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans takes 235/45R18 94H; the Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Automatic DCT Trans takes 235/45R18 94H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans: 215/55R17 94H
  • Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans: 215/55R17 94H
  • Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans: 215/55R17 94H
  • Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans: 215/55R17 94H
  • Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans: 235/45R18 94H
  • Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Automatic DCT Trans: 235/45R18 94H
  • Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Automatic DCT Trans: 235/45R18 94H
  • Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Standard Trans: 235/45R18 94H
  • Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans: 235/45R18 94H
  • Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Automatic DCT Trans: 235/45R18 94H

Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94HDoor Placard

Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94HDoor Placard

Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94HDoor Placard

Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94HDoor Placard

Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/45R18 94HDoor Placard

Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/45R18 94HDoor Placard

Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/45R18 94HDoor Placard

Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/45R18 94HDoor Placard

Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/45R18 94HDoor Placard

Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/45R18 94HDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; Base, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans uses 235/45R18 94H; Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Automatic DCT Trans uses 235/45R18 94H; Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Automatic DCT Trans uses 235/45R18 94H; Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Standard Trans uses 235/45R18 94H; Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans uses 235/45R18 94H; Turbo, 2.0L Eng VIN A, Automatic DCT Trans uses 235/45R18 94H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2012 Volkswagen 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 2012 Volkswagen Beetle?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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