Volkswagen Beetle Spare Tires

The Volkswagen Beetle used 4x130 mm, 5x100 mm, 5x112 mm and 5x205 mm bolt pattern variations from 1946 to 2019 along with tire diameters ranging from 24.9" to 26.4" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.


The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Volkswagen Beetle years and options. In this case, 125/80R17 and 125/80R18 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Volkswagen Beetle spare tire.

2011-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Spare Tires

This generation of the Volkswagen Beetle began in 2011 and was available through 2019. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Coupe and Convertible models as well as R-Line and GSR versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2019VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2018VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2017VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.3-26.4"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2016VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.3-26.4"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2015VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2014VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.3-26.4"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2013VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.3-26.4"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2012VolkswagenBeetle
5x112 mm
26.3-26.4"
125/80R18 | 25.9"

1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle Spare Tires

This generation of the Volkswagen Beetle began in 1998 and was available through 2010. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Coupe and Convertible models as well as Turbo S versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2010VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2009VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2008VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2007VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2006VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2005VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2004VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2003VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2002VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2001VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9-25"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
2000VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1999VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1998VolkswagenBeetle
5x100 mm
24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"

1970-1979 Volkswagen Beetle Spare Tires

This generation of the Volkswagen Beetle began in 1970 and was available through 1979. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1977VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1976VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1975VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1974VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1973VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1972VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1971VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1970VolkswagenBeetle
4x130 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"

1946-1969 Volkswagen Beetle Spare Tires

This generation of the Volkswagen Beetle began in 1946 and was available through 1969. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1969VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1968VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1967VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1966VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1965VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1964VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1963VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1962VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1961VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1960VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1959VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1958VolkswagenBeetle
5x205 mm
25.4"
125/80R17 | 24.9"