The 2021 Jetta VA3 has a 5x100 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 185/60R15, and a 57.1mm center bore.

Other years of the Jetta VA3

2026 VA32025 VA32024 VA32023 VA32022 VA32020 VA32019 VA3

2021 Jetta VA3 Engine & Trim Levels

Manual
Bolt Pattern5x100
Center Bore57.1
Stud SizeM 14x1.5
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Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2021 Jetta VA3

Tire geometry — 185/60R15

The 185/60R15 fitted to the 2021 Jetta VA3 has a section width of 185mm and an aspect ratio of 60%, mounted on a 15-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 111.0mm (4.37") and an overall outside diameter of 603.0mm (23.74"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 528 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.

Plus-sizing window

If you want to upsize wheels on the 2021 Jetta VA3 while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 195/50R16 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 175/71R14 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.

Wheel fitment specs

The 2021 Jetta VA3 uses a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 57.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 5.5J – 6.5J, and offsets in the ET33 – ET43 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.

Tire pressure guidance

Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 2021 Jetta VA3 is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker — always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.

OEM Wheel & Tire Specs

Engine & TrimTire SizeRim SizeOffset (ET)
Manual15x6.0JET38

Frequently Asked Questions

What tire size does the 2021 Jetta VA3 Manual use?

The 2021 Jetta VA3 Manual uses 185/60R15 tires as standard equipment.

What is the bolt pattern of the 2021 Jetta VA3?

The 2021 Jetta VA3 has a 5x100 bolt pattern with a center bore of 57.1mm.

What is the wheel offset of the 2021 Jetta VA3?

The 2021 Jetta VA3 has a wheel offset of ET38.

Other Vehicles with 5x100 Bolt Pattern

The following vehicles share the same 5x100 bolt pattern as the 2021 Jetta VA3, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).