2003 Volkswagen Gti Tire Sizes

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2003 Volkswagen GTi 1.8T

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
205/55R16 91H
205
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.
55
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
16
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 16 inches in diameter.
91
This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1356 pounds (615 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
H
This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
225/45R17 90H
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
45
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
17
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 17 inches in diameter.
90
This tire has a load index of 90, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1323 pounds (600 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
H
This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

2003 Volkswagen GTi 1.8T 20th Anniversary Edition

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
225/40ZR18
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
40
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
18
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 18 inches in diameter.
Z
This tire has a speed rating of Z, which means it has been tested to travel slightly faster than 149 mph (240 km/h) for a duration of 10 minutes.

2003 Volkswagen GTi VR6

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
225/45R17 90H
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
45
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
17
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 17 inches in diameter.
90
This tire has a load index of 90, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1323 pounds (600 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
H
This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.