2026 Volkswagen Polo Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo has a 5x100 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 215/40R18, and a 57.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Volkswagen Polo
2026 Volkswagen Polo Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2026 Volkswagen Polo
Tire geometry â 215/40R18
The 215/40R18 fitted to the 2026 Volkswagen Polo has a section width of 215mm and an aspect ratio of 40%, mounted on a 18-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 86.0mm (3.39") and an overall outside diameter of 629.2mm (24.77"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 506 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 2026 Volkswagen Polo while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 225/33R19 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 205/48R17 (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 2026 Volkswagen Polo uses a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 57.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 7.0J â 8.0J, and offsets in the ET46 â ET56 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 2026 Volkswagen Polo is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 2026 Volkswagen Polo GTI use?
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo GTI uses 215/40R18 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 2026 Volkswagen Polo?
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo has a 5x100 bolt pattern with a center bore of 57.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 2026 Volkswagen Polo?
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo has a wheel offset of ET51.
Other Vehicles with 5x100 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x100 bolt pattern as the 2026 Volkswagen Polo, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).