2012 Volkswagen Golf Tire Size & Pressure

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A takes 195/65R15 91H; the Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans takes 195/65R15 91H; the Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans takes 195/65R15 91H; the Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A takes 195/65R15 91H; the Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans takes 195/65R15 91H; the Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans takes 195/65R15 91H; the TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans takes 225/45R17 91H; the TDI, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 225/45R17 91H; the TDI, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans takes 225/45R17 91H; the TDI, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 225/45R17 91H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A: 195/65R15 91H
  • Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans: 195/65R15 91H
  • Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans: 195/65R15 91H
  • Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A: 195/65R15 91H
  • Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans: 195/65R15 91H
  • Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans: 195/65R15 91H
  • TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans: 225/45R17 91H
  • TDI, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 225/45R17 91H
  • TDI, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans: 225/45R17 91H
  • TDI, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 225/45R17 91H

Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R15 91HDoor Placard

Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R15 91HDoor Placard

Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R15 91HDoor Placard

Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R15 91HDoor Placard

Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R15 91HDoor Placard

Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R15 91HDoor Placard

TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 91HDoor Placard

TDI, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 91HDoor Placard

TDI, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 91HDoor Placard

TDI, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/45R17 91HDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2012 Volkswagen Golf take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A uses 195/65R15 91H; Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans uses 195/65R15 91H; Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans uses 195/65R15 91H; Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A uses 195/65R15 91H; Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans uses 195/65R15 91H; Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans uses 195/65R15 91H; TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans uses 225/45R17 91H; TDI, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 225/45R17 91H; TDI, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans uses 225/45R17 91H; TDI, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 225/45R17 91H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf?

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 Golf?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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