Tyres by Car · Volkswagen
Volkswagen tyres
The Golf and Polo are among the most common cars on UK roads. Pick a model for its common sizes and tyre advice.
Choosing tyres for a Volkswagen
Across the Volkswagen range, the right tyre depends on the model and how you drive. On UK roads, wet braking is the figure that matters most, and a good all-season tyre is worth considering if you want one set all year. Pick your model below for specific sizes and recommendations.
The Volkswagen range covered here runs to 14 models, with fitments spanning 14 to 19 inch wheels. Of these, 2 are electric, 2 are vans or pickups. Pick a model below for its common tyre sizes and the tyres worth fitting.
For tested picks, see the best all-season tyres, then match the choice to how you actually drive.
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Sizes shown are common fitments. Your exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so always confirm it from your own car.
Volkswagen tyres: common questions
What are the best tyres for a Volkswagen?
It depends on the model and how you drive. Across the Volkswagen range, the right tyre depends on the model and how you drive. On UK roads, wet braking is the figure that matters most, and a good all-season tyre is worth considering if you want one set all year. Pick your model below for specific sizes and recommendations. Pick your model for a specific, tested recommendation.
What tyre brands does Volkswagen recommend?
Volkswagen, like most manufacturers, fits premium original-equipment brands such as Michelin, Continental, Goodyear, Pirelli and Bridgestone. For replacements you are free to choose, so pick by how you drive and your budget rather than by badge alone.
How do I find the right tyre size for my Volkswagen?
Read it from the sidewall of a current tyre, the placard in the driver's door shut or fuel flap, or your V5C. Sizes vary by model, generation and trim, so confirm yours rather than assuming.
Sources and accuracy. Recommendations draw on our tested review guides. Sizes shown are common fitments and are not a substitute for confirming your own car's fitment from the sidewall, placard or V5C.