The 2012 Volkswagen Passat tire size depends on trim: the 3.6 SEL takes 215/55R17 94H; the 3.6 SE takes 235/45R18 94H; the S, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans takes 215/60R16 95T; the S, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans takes 215/60R16 95T; the S, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans takes 215/60R16 95T; the S, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans takes 215/60R16 95T; the SE, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the SE, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the SE, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the SE, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the SEL, 2.5L Eng VIN H takes 215/55R17 94H; the SEL, 2.5L Eng VIN P takes 215/55R17 94H; the TDI SE, Automatic DCT Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the TDI SE, Standard Trans takes 215/55R17 94H; the TDI SEL takes 235/45R18 94H, per the factory service manual.
Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
3.6 SEL: 215/55R17 94H
3.6 SE: 235/45R18 94H
S, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans: 215/60R16 95T
S, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans: 215/60R16 95T
S, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans: 215/60R16 95T
S, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans: 215/60R16 95T
SE, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans: 215/55R17 94H
SE, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans: 215/55R17 94H
SE, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans: 215/55R17 94H
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 2012 Volkswagen Passat take?
It depends on the trim: 3.6 SEL uses 215/55R17 94H; 3.6 SE uses 235/45R18 94H; S, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans uses 215/60R16 95T; S, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans uses 215/60R16 95T; S, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans uses 215/60R16 95T; S, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans uses 215/60R16 95T; SE, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; SE, 2.5L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; SE, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; SE, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; SEL, 2.5L Eng VIN H uses 215/55R17 94H; SEL, 2.5L Eng VIN P uses 215/55R17 94H; TDI SE, Automatic DCT Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; TDI SE, Standard Trans uses 215/55R17 94H; TDI SEL uses 235/45R18 94H.
What is the tire pressure for a 2012 Volkswagen Passat?
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 Passat?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.