2009 Volkswagen Jetta Tire Size

Your Volkswagen was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Volkswagen Jetta's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

16-Inch Rims

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volkswagen Jetta's' tire size.

Trim Options:

S SedanS SportWagenSE SedanSE SportWagenSEL SportWagenTDI SedanTDI SportWagen

205/55R16 91H

Simplified Size:  205-55-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is 205/55R16 91H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels 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 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 112 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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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.

17-Inch Rims

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.

Trim Options:

GLIS SedanSE SedanSE SportWagenSEL SedanSEL SportWagenTDI SedanTDI SportWagenWolfsburg Edition

225/45R17 91H

Simplified Size:  225-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is 225/45R17 91H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 101 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
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.

Trim Options:

GLISEL SedanWolfsburg Edition

225/45R17 91W

Simplified Size:  225-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is 225/45R17 91W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 101 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

 

Your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta was manufactured with multiple tire sizes.  Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.

Trim Options:

GLI (Summer Tires)

225/40R18/RF 92H

Simplified Size:  225-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is 225/40R18/RF 92H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

92

This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
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.

Trim Options:

GLI (Summer Tires)

225/40R18/XL 92Y

Simplified Size:  225-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is 225/40R18/XL 92Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

92

This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.