2018 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Size

Your Volkswagen was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Volkswagen Beetle'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

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

 

The original tire size for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volkswagen Beetle's' tire size.

Trim Options:

S

215/60R16 95T

Simplified Size:  215-60-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 215/60R16 95T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

95

This tire has a load index of 95, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1518 pounds (690 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 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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T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

 

The original tire size for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volkswagen Beetle's' tire size.

Trim Options:

CoastSSE

215/55R17 94H

Simplified Size:  215-55-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 215/55R17 94H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

17

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

94

This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 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 118 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.

18-Inch Rims

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.

Trim Options:

DuneSE

235/45R18 94H

Simplified Size:  235-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 235/45R18 94H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle's tire size is shown below.

235

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

18

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

94

This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 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
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:

Dune

235/45R18 94V

Simplified Size:  235-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 235/45R18 94V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle's tire size is shown below.

235

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

18

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

94

This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 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
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.