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VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter generations and tyre sizes

Transporter

T1

1950 – 1967
Petrol18–32 kW (24–44 PS)Manual
/ R
Transporter

T2

1967 – 1972
Petrol35–49 kW (48–67 PS)Manual
/ R
Transporter

T2 (1. Facelift)

1972 – 1979
Petrol37–51 kW (50–69 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R
Transporter

Transporter T3

1979 – 1992
Diesel, Petrol37–82 kW (50–111 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R205/70 R14
Transporter

Transporter T4

1990 – 1996
Diesel, Petrol44–81 kW (60–110 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/70 R15205/65 R15
Transporter

Transporter T4 (1. Facelift)

1996 – 2003
Diesel, Petrol50–150 kW (68–204 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/70 R15205/65 R15225/60 R15225/65 R15215/60 R16215/65 R16225/60 R16
Transporter

Transporter T5

2003 – 2009
Diesel, Petrol62–173 kW (84–235 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/65 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16235/60 R16215/60 R17235/55 R17
Transporter

Transporter T5 (1. Facelift)

2009 – 2015
Diesel, Petrol62–150 kW (84–204 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/65 R16225/75 R16215/60 R17235/55 R17
Transporter Transporter T6

Transporter T6

2015 – 2019
Diesel, Petrol62–150 kW (84–204 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/65 R16215/65 R16235/55 R17
Transporter Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift)

Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift)

2019 – 2024
Diesel66–150 kW (90–204 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/65 R16215/65 R16215/60 R17
Transporter Transporter T7

Transporter T7Electric

2021 – Now
Diesel, Electric, Petrol, Hybrid81–210 kW (110–286 PS)Manual / Automatic44–372 km Range
215/65 R16215/60 R17235/55 R17235/50 R18235/50 R19

EV tyres

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Michelin

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Winter
10.0Continental

Continental UltraContact NXT

Summer
9.9Continental

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Winter
9.9Continental

Continental PremiumContact 7

Summer
9.8Hankook

Hankook ION FlexClimate

All Season
9.8Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Summer
9.7
EV tyres →

For the VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter in 2026, the top-rated tyres are Dunlop Blue Response TG (rated 9.8/10) and Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (rated 9.2/10). The VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter uses 16 tyre sizes across 11 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

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

Summer Winter All Season

Tyres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Matching tyres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter

Frequently asked questions

What are the best tyres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated tyres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter are: Dunlop Blue Response TG (9.8/10), Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (9.2/10), Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter?
The VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 205/70 R14, 195/70 R15, 205/65 R15, 225/60 R15, 225/65 R15, 215/60 R16, 215/65 R16, 225/60 R16, 205/65 R16, 235/60 R16, 215/60 R17, 235/55 R17, 225/75 R16, 235/50 R18, 235/50 R19.
How many generations does the VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter have?
The VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter has 11 generations, from 1950 to 2021.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter?
For wet road performance on VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10) And Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV (8.7/10).
Are Dunlop Blue Response TG good for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter?
Yes, the Dunlop Blue Response TG is the top-rated tyre for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter with a rating of 9.8/10. It covers 60% of VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter?
To choose the right tyres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter: 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.
What is the difference between summer and winter tyres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter?
Summer tyres are optimized for warm temperatures (above 7 degrees C) with better dry and wet grip. Winter tyres use softer compounds and deeper treads for cold conditions, snow and ice. All-season tyres offer a compromise but do not match specialists in extreme conditions. Choose based on your climate and driving needs.

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