Volkswagen GTI Spare Tire

The Volkswagen GTI typically comes with a compact temporary-use spare tire, also known as a 'donut' spare, designed for emergencies and short-term use until the standard tire can be repaired or replaced. The tire is constructed to save on weight, space, and cost, thus it is smaller, narrower, and inflated at a higher pressure than a conventional tire. The size of the Volkswagen GTI spare tire can vary depending on the model and year of the vehicle, but a common size is the 'T125/70R18'. As per the users manual, it should not be driven at speeds over 50mph (80km/h) and should be replaced as soon as possible due to its limited tread life and road grip. Remember, these temporary spares are not designed to handle the same driving conditions as regular tires, and the car ' s performance may be affected, especially in braking, handling, and ability to repel water on the road. Always refer to the vehicle ' s owner ' s manual for spare tire size, type, and usage instructions.

Volkswagen GTI models manufactured from 2006 to 2025 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 25" to 25.5", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Volkswagen GTI years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Volkswagen GTI vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 24.3" to 26.3". Some GTI models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Volkswagen GTI spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T155/70D17from $175.43	25.6"
T155/60R18from $164.19	25.3"
T135/90R16from $155.20	25.6"
T155/70R17from $139.76	25.6"
T135/70D18from $135.05	25.5"
T135/80R17from $133.66	25.5"
T135/70R18from $131.66	25.5"
T125/80R17from $127.33	24.9"
T125/70R18from $123.33	24.9"
T145/70D17from $120.99	25"
T125/90R16from $119.73	24.9"
T145/70D18from $118.97	26"
T115/95R17from $117.54	25.6"
T135/80D17from $112.58	25.5"
T135/80D16from $93.99	24.5"
T145/80D17from $81.99	26.1"
T145/80R17	26.1"
T145/80R16	25.1"
T145/80D16	25.1"
T145/70R18	26"
T145/65R18	25.4"
T155/80D16	25.7"
T155/80R16	25.7"
T165/70D17	26.1"
T165/70R17	26.1"
T185/55D18	26"
T185/55R18	26"
T185/60R17	25.7"
T185/60D17	25.7"
T145/65D18	25.4"
T135/90R15	24.6"
T145/70R17	25"
T125/80D17	24.9"
T125/90D16	24.9"
T135/60D18	24.4"
T135/60D19	25.4"
T135/60R18	24.4"
T135/60R19	25.4"
T135/70D17	24.5"
T135/70R17	24.5"
T135/80R16	24.5"
T135/90D15	24.6"
T135/90D16	25.6"
T125/70R19	25.9"

Spare Tire for Volkswagen GTI

Discover spare tire solutions for your Volkswagen GTI based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Volkswagen GTI tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.