2009 Volkswagen Passat Tire Size

Your 2009 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat.

Trim Options:

Komfort SedanKomfort Wagon

235/45R17/XL 97H

Simplified Size:  235-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Passat is 235/45R17/XL 97H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

17

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

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 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 105 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
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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.

Trim Options:

Komfort SedanKomfort Wagon

235/45R17/XL 97W

Simplified Size:  235-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Volkswagen Passat is 235/45R17/XL 97W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

17

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

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 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 105 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.