Tire pressure
Volkswagen Tiguan
Choose your engine and tire size. Pressures are for cold tires, front and rear.
36psi
Front
2.5 bar · 248 kPa
36psi
Rear
2.5 bar · 248 kPa
Keeping the right tire pressure on your Volkswagen Tiguan 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
235/55 R18 — 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 Tiguan. Your selection is highlighted.
| Engine | Tire | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L TSI 150 hp | 215/65R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 1.5L TSI 150 hp | 235/55R18 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 2.0L TSI 190 hp | 235/55R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 2.0L TSI 230 hp | 235/55R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 2.0L TSI 245 hp | 235/50R19 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 2.0L TSI 320 hp (R) | 255/40R20 | 39 psi · 2.7 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 2.0L TDI 150 hp | 215/65R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 2.0L TDI 150 hp | 235/55R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 2.0L TDI 200 hp | 235/55R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 2.0L TDI 200 hp | 235/50R19 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 1.4L TSI 245 hp (GTE) | 235/55R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |