Rims and tires PV Passat B7

Tires and rims Volkswagen Passat B7

Popular in Russia sedans and wagons from Volkswagen brand Passat in the B7 body were produced for five years (2010-2015). Despite the fact that the seventh generation was not as widespread as the B6, the cars sold quite well if compared to models of other brands.

Today at the secondary market a lot of the sixth Passat are in demand. Since the cars are not new, the question of what tires and disks are better to choose, is very relevant.

Often owners sell a car with tires and disks in bad condition, and the new user is forced to eliminate this defect immediately. Also the issue of tires is always relevant at the border of the seasons, and some users just want to buy extra alloy wheels to add a unique look to the Passat.

In any case, to make the right choice, and the car has not lost its driving qualities, it is necessary to know the size of tires and disks, which is recommended to install Volkswagen itself. Let’s consider the original dimensions, tire pressure and other parameters in relation to the wheels.

Original dimensions

The car dispersed in a large number of modifications, based on which is determined and the radius of the wheels. The Seventh Passat could be fitted with rims of three radii:

The wheel sizes that could be installed on the car are shown in the table.

Disk parameters decoding, for example we took 7.0J*16 ET45:

• 7.0J – the parameter defines the width of the rim (calculated in inches);
• 16 – D fit for rubber (also given in inches);
• ET45 – the parameter defines the outreach of the rubber (indicated in millimeters).

Deciphering of the rubber parameters, for example, 215/55 R16:

• 215 – the parameter indicates the width of the tire profile (millimetres);
• 55 – is a percentage of the profile height from its width;
• R – cord winding – radial;
• 16 – D landing for the rubber (specified in inches).

What is better to install

The best solution is to install those wheels that are recommended by Volkswagen. There are many different tires and discs on the market, which perfectly fit the factory parameters, you can quite easily pick up an option according to your taste and wallet. Yes, on the Passat 7 some users installed and R15 and R19, but such wheels require careful calculation.

For example, if you put the tires with high profile height on R19 discs, they can rub the arches. Also big wheels significantly worsen the maneuverability of the car, which in the seventh Passat is not ideal. It will be very difficult to turn around on 19 wheels in one approach on a narrow street. And too small wheels will force to feel every hole on the road.

In addition, any non-standard solutions require additional calculations and imply some risks, which is why most users choose wheels according to the factory recommendations, as it is not only the easiest, but also the best option.

Tire pressure

For the convenience of pressure control, you can use a monitoring system that receives information from the wheels, each of which has a sensor built into it. Not all versions of the Passat B7 have these sensors, but to equip the car with them will not require large financial and time costs, after which the information about the pressure will be displayed in the cabin.

On average, the pressure in the tires of the seventh Passat is better to keep at 2.2-2.4 bars. However, there are several varieties of rubber, for which there are slightly different standards, also the pressure depends on the load of the car. Recommendations for pressure can be seen in the table.

Tire size Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7 (2010-2015)

What tire size is right for the Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7

All factory and suitable tire sizes for the Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7.

• What tire size can you put on your Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7.
• Allowed (standard) and recommended tire sizes.
• Maximum and minimum tire size for the Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7.
• Profile (width, height) and tire diameter.

The Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7 was produced from 2010 to 2015. What tire size is allowed on the Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7

Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7 Original Equipment Tire Size Chart

If you decide to buy non-standard tires for your Volkswagen Passat 1.8TSi B7, you can compare tires on Volkswagen Passat with our tire calculator online to see how your car will perform.

This information is taken from the tire manufacturer’s website, but our catalog is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee that the tire is the right size for your vehicle.