The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5x112 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 255/40R20, and a 57.1mm center bore.

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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine & Trim Levels

R-Line
Bolt Pattern5x112
Center Bore57.1
Stud SizeM 14x1.5
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Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

Tire geometry — 255/40R20

The 255/40R20 fitted to the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan has a section width of 255mm and an aspect ratio of 40%, mounted on a 20-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 102.0mm (4.02") and an overall outside diameter of 712.0mm (28.03"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 447 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 Tiguan while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 265/34R21 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 245/47R19 (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 Tiguan uses a 5x112 bolt pattern with a 57.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 8.0J – 9.0J, 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 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 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)
R-Line20x8.5JET38

Frequently Asked Questions

What tire size does the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line use?

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line uses 255/40R20 tires as standard equipment.

What is the bolt pattern of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5x112 bolt pattern with a center bore of 57.1mm.

What is the wheel offset of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan has a wheel offset of ET38.

Other Vehicles with 5x112 Bolt Pattern

The following vehicles share the same 5x112 bolt pattern as the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).