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.
Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
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Tire Size
Pressure
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Speed Rating
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195/65R15 91H
Door Placard
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Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
195/65R15 91H
Door Placard
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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
195/65R15 91H
Door Placard
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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
195/65R15 91H
Door Placard
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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
195/65R15 91H
Door Placard
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TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
225/45R17 91H
Door Placard
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TDI, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
225/45R17 91H
Door Placard
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TDI, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
225/45R17 91H
Door Placard
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TDI, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
225/45R17 91H
Door 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.