Volkswagen Passat Variant B5: tyre and wheel sizes (1997–2005)
Factory tyre sizes, wheel specs, bolt pattern and centre bore for the Volkswagen Passat Variant B5. Handy when buying winter or summer tyres and wheels.
Wheel specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
|---|---|
| Centre bore (CB) | 57.1 mm |
| Wheel fasteners (thread) | M14x1.5 |
| Wheel diameters | R15, R16, R17 |
Factory tyre sizes
- 195/65R15
- 205/60R15
- 205/55R16
- 225/45R17
Wheels: width, diameter, offset (ET)
- 6Jx15 ET37
- 7Jx15 ET37
- 6Jx15 ET45
- 6Jx16 ET40
- 7Jx16 ET37
- 7Jx17 ET37
How to read the size
205/55R16: 205 is the tyre width in mm, 55 is the sidewall height as a percentage of the width, R16 is the rim diameter in inches. 6.5Jx16 ET45: 6.5-inch rim width, 16-inch diameter, 45 mm offset.
Data from the tirewheelguide.com reference (model year 2001). Sizes may differ by market and trim. The exact size for your car is on the placard in the driver's door opening or in the owner's manual.
FAQ
What tyre size fits the Volkswagen Passat Variant B5?
Factory sizes: 195/65R15, 205/60R15, 205/55R16, 225/45R17.
What is the Volkswagen Passat Variant B5 bolt pattern?
5x112, centre bore 57.1 mm, fasteners M14x1.5.
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