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VW Golf generations and tyre sizes

Golf

I

1974 – 1978
Diesel, Petrol37–81 kW (50–110 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R175/70 R13175/65 R14185/55 R14185/60 R14195/50 R15205/45 R15205/40 R16
Golf

I (1. Facelift)

1978 – 1987
Diesel, Petrol37–82 kW (50–111 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R175/70 R13175/65 R14185/55 R14185/60 R14195/50 R15205/45 R15205/40 R16
Golf

Golf I (2. Facelift)

1980 – 1993
Petrol, Diesel37–82 kW (50–111 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R155/65 R13175/70 R13175/70 R14185/60 R14195/50 R15
Golf

Golf II

1983 – 1987
Diesel, Petrol40–102 kW (54–139 PS)Manual / Automatic
155/65 R13175/70 R13185/60 R14
Golf

Golf II (1. Facelift)Electric

1987 – 1992
Electric, Diesel, Petrol23–154 kW (31–209 PS)Automatic / Manual
155/65 R13175/70 R13185/60 R14185/55 R15195/50 R15195/60 R15205/50 R15205/60 R15
Golf

Golf IIIElectric

1991 – 1999
Electric, Petrol, Diesel20–140 kW (27–190 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R13185/60 R14195/60 R14195/50 R15205/50 R15205/45 R16215/40 R16
Golf

Golf IV

1997 – 2006
Diesel, Petrol, CNG50–177 kW (68–241 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/80 R14185/60 R14195/50 R15195/65 R15205/55 R16225/45 R17225/40 R18
Golf Golf V

Golf V

2003 – 2009
Diesel, Petrol55–184 kW (75–250 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16225/45 R17225/40 R18
Golf Golf VI

Golf VI

2008 – 2016
Petrol, LPG, Diesel59–199 kW (80–271 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16225/45 R17225/40 R18235/35 R19
Golf Golf VII

Golf VIIElectric

2012 – 2017
Petrol, Diesel, CNG, Electric63–228 kW (86–310 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16205/55 R17225/45 R17225/40 R18235/35 R19
Golf Golf VII (1. Facelift)

Golf VII (1. Facelift)Electric

2017 – 2020
Petrol, CNG, Diesel, Erdgas / Super, Electric63–228 kW (86–310 PS)Manual / Automatic231–231 km Range
195/65 R15205/55 R16205/55 R17225/45 R17225/40 R18
Golf VIII

VIII

2019 – 2024
Petrol, Diesel, CNG, Erdgas / Super, Hybrid66–245 kW (90–333 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16205/50 R17225/45 R17225/40 R18225/35 R19235/35 R19235/30 R20
Golf Golf VIII (1. Facelift)

Golf VIII (1. Facelift)

2024 – Now
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid85–245 kW (116–333 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16225/45 R17225/40 R18235/35 R19

EV tyres

For electric cars we recommend EV-specific tyres with low rolling resistance and reinforced load rating to protect range and handle instant torque.

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Winter
10.0Continental

Continental UltraContact NXT

Summer
9.9Continental

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Winter
9.9Pirelli

Pirelli P Zero R

Summer
9.8Continental

Continental PremiumContact 7

Summer
9.8Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Summer
9.7
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For the VW Golf in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The VW Golf uses 27 tyre sizes across 13 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for VW Golf - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for VW Golf

Best tyres for VW Golf by category

Best for dry
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for VW Golf

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium100%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium111%
3Dunlop Winter Sport 58.98.18.17.97.8Premium96%
4GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium61%
5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-18.98.38.37.57.5Premium50%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for VW Golf?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for VW Golf are: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (8.9/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit VW Golf?
The VW Golf uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 175/70 R13, 175/65 R14, 185/55 R14, 185/60 R14, 195/50 R15, 205/45 R15, 205/40 R16, 155/65 R13, 175/70 R14, 185/55 R15, 195/60 R15, 205/50 R15, 205/60 R15, 195/60 R14, 205/45 R16, 215/40 R16, 175/80 R14, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19, 205/55 R17, 205/50 R17, 225/35 R19, 235/30 R20.
How many generations does the VW Golf have?
The VW Golf has 13 generations, from 1974 to 2024.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for VW Golf?
For wet road performance on VW Golf, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 good for VW Golf?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for VW Golf with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 100% of VW Golf tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for VW Golf?
To choose the right tyres for VW Golf: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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