Volkswagen Beetle Spare Tire Sizes
The Volkswagen Beetle has used 4x130mm, 5x100mm, 5x112mm and 5x205mm bolt pattern variations from 1958 to 2019 along with tire diameters ranging from 24.9" to 26.4" tall. Using a temporary 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. Tire diameter as well as wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Volkswagen Beetle years and options. In this case, 135/70R18, 125/70R18 and 165/70R17 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.2-26.3" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.2-26.3" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.3-26.4" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.3-26.4" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.3" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.3-26.4" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.3-26.4" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-112 | 26.3-26.4" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9-25" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-100 | 24.9" | 125/70R18 | 24.9" |
| 1977 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1976 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1975 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1974 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1973 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1972 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1971 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1970 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 4-130 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1969 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1968 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1967 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1966 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1965 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1964 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1963 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1962 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1961 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1960 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1959 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| 1958 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 5-205 | 25.4" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
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