1999 Volkswagen Beetle Spare Tire

The Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a spare tire which is typically a smaller, temporary tire known as a "donut". This spare tire is designed to be used only in emergencies, allowing the driver to reach a safe location or tire repair facility. In terms of size, most Volkswagen Beetles use a 16 inch spare tire, but it's essential to check the vehicle manual or consult with a professional, as the size may vary depending on the model and year of the Beetle. It should be noted that the spare tire in the Beetle is generally located in the front trunk section and should be properly inflated and regularly checked for safety should it be needed for use.

1999 Volkswagen Beetle comes with 1 OEM tire size option. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Volkswagen dealership to confirm the correct 1999 Volkswagen Beetle spare tire size.

205/55R16

205/55R16 tire has a diameter of 24.9". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.2" to 25.6".

Spare Size Spare Diameter Diameter Differential
T155/60R18from $164.19 25.3" 1.6%
T125/85D16from $146.92 24.3" -2.4%
T135/70D18from $135.05 25.5" 2.4%
T135/80R17from $133.66 25.5" 2.4%
T135/70R18from $131.66 25.5" 2.4%
T125/80R17from $127.33 24.9" 0%
T125/70R18from $123.33 24.9" 0%
T145/70D17from $120.99 25" 0.4%
T125/90R16from $119.73 24.9" 0%
T135/80D17from $112.58 25.5" 2.4%
T135/80D16from $93.99 24.5" -1.6%
T135/80R16 24.5" -1.6%
T135/90D15 24.6" -1.2%
T135/90R15 24.6" -1.2%
T145/65D18 25.4" 2%
T145/65R18 25.4" 2%
T145/80D16 25.1" 0.8%
T135/70R17 24.5" -1.6%
T135/70D17 24.5" -1.6%
T135/60R19 25.4" 2%
T135/60R18 24.4" -2%
T135/60D19 25.4" 2%
T135/60D18 24.4" -2%
T125/90D16 24.9" 0%
T125/80D17 24.9" 0%
T145/70R17 25" 0.4%
T145/80R16 25.1" 0.8%

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