2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Size & Pressure

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan tire size depends on trim: the R-Line, AWD takes 255/40R19 96H; the R-Line, FWD takes 255/40R19 96H; the S, AWD takes 215/65R16 98H; the S, FWD takes 215/65R16 98H; the SE, AWD takes 235/55R17 99H; the SE, FWD takes 235/55R17 99H; the SEL, AWD takes 235/50R18 97H; the SEL, FWD takes 235/50R18 97H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • R-Line, AWD: 255/40R19 96H
  • R-Line, FWD: 255/40R19 96H
  • S, AWD: 215/65R16 98H
  • S, FWD: 215/65R16 98H
  • SE, AWD: 235/55R17 99H
  • SE, FWD: 235/55R17 99H
  • SEL, AWD: 235/50R18 97H
  • SEL, FWD: 235/50R18 97H

R-Line, AWD

Tire Specifications

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

R-Line, FWD

Tire Specifications

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

S, AWD

Tire Specifications

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

S, FWD

Tire Specifications

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

SE, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/55R17 99HDoor Placard——
All235/55R17 99HDoor Placard——

SE, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/55R17 99HDoor Placard——
All235/55R17 99HDoor Placard——

SEL, AWD

Tire Specifications

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

SEL, FWD

Tire Specifications

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan take?

It depends on the trim: R-Line, AWD uses 255/40R19 96H; R-Line, FWD uses 255/40R19 96H; S, AWD uses 215/65R16 98H; S, FWD uses 215/65R16 98H; SE, AWD uses 235/55R17 99H; SE, FWD uses 235/55R17 99H; SEL, AWD uses 235/50R18 97H; SEL, FWD uses 235/50R18 97H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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