VW Passat generations and tyre sizes

B1

1973 – 1977

165/80 R13 175/70 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 195/55 R15 195/50 R16

B1 (1. Facelift)

1977 – 1980

165/80 R13 175/70 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 195/55 R15 195/50 R16

B2

1980 – 1985

165/80 R13 175/70 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 195/55 R15 195/50 R16 215/45 R16

B2 (1. Facelift)

1985 – 1988

165/80 R13 185/70 R13 175/70 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 195/55 R15 195/50 R16 215/45 R16

B3

1988 – 1993

175/70 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 195/55 R15 205/50 R15 195/50 R16 215/45 R16

B4

1993 – 1996

175/70 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 195/55 R15 205/50 R15 195/50 R16 215/45 R16

Passat B5

1996 – 2000

195/65 R15 205/60 R15 205/55 R16

Passat B5 (1. Facelift)

2000 – 2005

195/65 R15 205/60 R15 205/55 R16 225/45 R17

Passat B6

2005 – 2010

205/55 R16 215/55 R16 235/45 R17 235/40 R18

Passat B7

2010 – 2014

205/55 R16 215/55 R16 225/50 R17 235/45 R17 235/40 R18

B8

2014 – 2019

205/60 R16 215/60 R16 215/55 R17 235/45 R18 235/40 R19

B8 (1. Facelift)

2019 – 2023

215/60 R16 215/55 R17 235/50 R17 235/45 R18 235/40 R19

Passat B9

2024 – Now

215/60 R16 215/55 R17 235/45 R18

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Frequently asked questions

What tyre sizes fit VW Passat?

The VW Passat uses the following tyre sizes: 165/80 R13, 175/70 R14, 185/65 R14, 195/60 R14, 195/55 R15, 195/50 R16, 215/45 R16, 185/70 R13, 205/50 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/60 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 215/55 R16, 235/45 R17, 235/40 R18, 225/50 R17, 205/60 R16, 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19, 235/50 R17.

How many generations does the VW Passat have?

The VW Passat has 13 generations, from 1973 to 2024.

How to choose tyres for VW Passat?

To choose the right tyres for VW Passat: 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.