
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Size
Your Volkswagen was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Volkswagen Tiguan's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
16-Inch Rims
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volkswagen Tiguan's' tire size.
Trim Options:
SS 4Motion
215/65R16 98
Simplified Size: 215-65-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 215/65R16 98H. A color-coded explanation of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan's tire size is shown below.
215 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
98 | This tire has a load index of 98, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1650 pounds (750 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
65 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 139 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
17-Inch Rims
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volkswagen Tiguan's' tire size.
Trim Options:
SESE 4Motion
235/55R17 99
Simplified Size: 235-55-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 235/55R17 99H. A color-coded explanation of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan's tire size is shown below.
235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
99 | This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
18-Inch Rims
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Trim Options:
SESE 4MotionSELSEL 4Motion
235/50R18 97
Simplified Size: 235-50-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 235/50R18 97H. A color-coded explanation of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan's tire size is shown below.
235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
97 | This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
50 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
SELSEL 4Motion
235/50R18 97
Simplified Size: 235-50-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 235/50R18 97V. A color-coded explanation of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan's tire size is shown below.
235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
97 | This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
50 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
19-Inch Rims
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
Your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Trim Options:
R-LineR-Line 4Motion
255/40R19 96
Simplified Size: 255-40-19
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 255/40R19 96H. A color-coded explanation of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan's tire size is shown below.
255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
19 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 19 inches in diameter. | ||||||
96 | This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
40 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
R-LineR-Line 4Motion
255/40R19 96
Simplified Size: 255-40-19
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 255/40R19 96V. A color-coded explanation of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan's tire size is shown below.
255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
19 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 19 inches in diameter. | ||||||
96 | This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
40 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |