2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Size & Pressure

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan tire size depends on trim: the S, Automatic Trans takes 215/65R16 98H; the S, Standard Trans takes 215/65R16 98H; the SE takes 235/50R18 97H; the SEL takes 255/40R19 96H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • S, Automatic Trans: 215/65R16 98H
  • S, Standard Trans: 215/65R16 98H
  • SE: 235/50R18 97H
  • SEL: 255/40R19 96H

S, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/65R16 98HDoor Placard——
All215/65R16 98HDoor Placard——

S, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/65R16 98HDoor Placard——
All215/65R16 98HDoor Placard——

SE

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/50R18 97HDoor Placard——
All235/50R18 97HDoor Placard——

SEL

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All255/40R19 96HDoor Placard——
All255/40R19 96HDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan take?

It depends on the trim: S, Automatic Trans uses 215/65R16 98H; S, Standard Trans uses 215/65R16 98H; SE uses 235/50R18 97H; SEL uses 255/40R19 96H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan?

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 Tiguan?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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