Volkswagen Tiguan Spare Tire

The Volkswagen Tiguan, a compact crossover SUV, typically includes a spare tire for emergency purposes, hidden in the cargo area compartment. However, depending on the model year and trim level, the spare tire may be a compact or "donut" spare, which is less substantial than a regular tire and is only designed for temporary use, or it may not come with a spare tire at all, as some models carry a tire inflator kit instead. The size of the spare tire is usually smaller than the regular tires, however, it is necessary to refer to specific vehicle documents to confirm the appropriate size. The spare tire's typical size for a Volkswagen Tiguan is between 16 to 18 inches, but it is always better to confirm from the vehicle's documentation, or from a vehicle mechanic with specific knowledge of the model.

Volkswagen Tiguan models manufactured from 2009 to 2025 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 27" to 28.3", 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 Tiguan years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 26.2" to 29.1". Some Tiguan 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 Tiguan spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T145/60R20from $271.36	26.9"
T145/80D18from $257.05	27.1"
T155/70R19from $237.96	27.6"
T155/85D18from $185.43	28.4"
T145/80R19from $183.34	28.1"
T155/70R18from $178.60	26.6"
T155/80R19from $173.33	28.8"
T165/80R17from $166.85	27.4"
T155/90D18from $163.99	29"
T135/90R17from $158.19	26.6"
T135/70R19from $147.99	26.5"
T145/65R20from $146.43	27.4"
T155/90R18from $134.96	29"
T135/80R18from $125.96	26.5"
T165/80D17from $124.93	27.4"
T165/90R17from $119.99	28.7"
T145/85R18from $118.73	27.7"
T155/90D17from $114.99	28"
T165/90D17from $109.43	28.7"
T155/80D17from $97.90	26.8"
T155/90D16from $92.99	27"
T145/90D16from $88.99	26.3"
T155/80R18	27.8"
T155/90R16	27"
T155/90R17	28"
T165/60R20	27.8"
T165/70D18	27.1"
T165/70R18	27.1"
T175/80D18	29"
T155/80R17	26.8"
T155/80D19	28.8"
T155/80D18	27.8"
T155/70D18	26.6"
T145/90R17	27.3"
T145/90R16	26.3"
T145/90D17	27.3"
T145/80R18	27.1"
T135/90D17	26.6"
T135/80D18	26.5"
T175/80R18	29"

Spare Tire for Volkswagen Tiguan

Discover spare tire solutions for your Volkswagen Tiguan based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Volkswagen Tiguan 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.