Tire pressure
Volkswagen Golf
Choose your engine and tire size. Pressures are for cold tires, front and rear.
35psi
Front
2.4 bar · 241 kPa
32psi
Rear
2.2 bar · 221 kPa
Keeping the right tire pressure on your Volkswagen Golf is one of the easiest ways to drive safer and spend less on fuel. Under-inflated tires wear faster on the edges, over-inflated ones lose grip in the centre. Check them once a month and before a long trip.
Your tire, explained
205/55 R16 — what each number means, drawn to scale.
- Overall diameter
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- Sidewall height
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- Revolutions per mile
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Full pressure table
All engines and sizes for the Volkswagen Golf. Your selection is highlighted.
| Engine | Tire | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L TSI 110 hp | 195/65R15 | 33 psi · 2.3 bar | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| 1.5L TSI 130 hp | 205/55R16 | 35 psi · 2.4 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| 1.5L TSI 150 hp | 205/55R16 | 35 psi · 2.4 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| 2.0L TSI 245 hp (GTI) | 225/45R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 33 psi · 2.3 bar |
| 2.0L TSI 300 hp (R) | 235/40R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 1.6L TDI 115 hp | 195/65R15 | 33 psi · 2.3 bar | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| 2.0L TDI 150 hp | 205/55R16 | 35 psi · 2.4 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| 2.0L TDI 200 hp | 225/45R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 33 psi · 2.3 bar |
| 1.4L TSI 204 hp (GTE) | 225/45R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 33 psi · 2.3 bar |
| 1.5L eTSI 150 hp | 205/55R16 | 35 psi · 2.4 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |