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what size tires do a 2005 volkswagen golf gt take

by Shea Marks Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Volkswagen Golf 2005 1.8T GTI
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94W2.1 / 1.9 30 / 28
87H2.3 33
85V2.5 36
88Y1.9 28
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What is the size of a Volkswagen Golf tires?

2021 Volkswagen Golf Tire Size The 2021 Volkswagen Golf has tire sizes of P205/55HR16 and P225/40HR18. The 2021 Volkswagen Golf has wheel (rim) sizes of 16 X 6.5 and 18 X 7.5 inches.

Can you put bigger tires on a VW Golf?

To increase wheel diameter but keep overall tire height the same, any size offered as a factory option on a MkV, MkVI or MkVII Golf will work. For some reference, the same height in 17" is 225/45-17. The same height in 18" is 225/40-18. Both of those are factory VW sizes.

What generation is a 2005 golf?

fifth generation2005 Volkswagen Golf: Driving the fifth generation of the best-selling German car ever. WE'VE HEARD OF DELAYED launches in foreign markets, but North America not getting this fifth-generation Golf for 18 months after its launch in Europe feels like cryogenics.

How do I know what tires will fit my wheels?

You will see a series of letters and numbers that will look like this for example: 205/55R16. This will confirm the size of the tires on your vehicle. Make sure all 4 tires read the same size, as some vehicles come with staggered fitments which means the front and rear wheels and tires can be different sizes.

Can I put bigger tires on stock rims?

As a general rule of thumb, it's safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

What tire sizes mean?

It's the height of the sidewall measured from wheel rim to top of the tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width. In this example, the aspect ratio is 65, meaning the sidewall is 65 percent as high as the tire is wide. To get the sidewall height, take the tire width of 215 mm and convert it to inches (8.46).

What Mark is a 2005 Golf?

In September 2005, the Golf Mk5 GT was announced, which featured a choice of either 1.4 L petrol engine in twincharger (TSI) configuration, or a 2.0 litre TDI.

What does Mk5 stand for?

MK5 Meaning2MK5MAP Kinase-activated Protein Kinase 5 Cytology, Cell Biology, Biology1MK5Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase-activated Protein Kinase 5 Cytology, Cell Biology, Biology

What does GTI stand for?

Grand Touring InjectionWhat does Volkswagen GTI stand for? GTI stands for Grand Touring Injection. Volkswagen uses for its direct fuel injection system. Over 40 years ago, GTI technology was first deployed in the 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Can I put different size tires on my car?

Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.

Can I replace 14 inch wheels with 16 inch?

The outer Diameter of YOUR TIRES is the only relevant item. If the outer diameter of both the 14 and 16 inch tires are the same, then there is no change.

What tires will fit on my car?

0:2810:00How to know which tires will fit your car - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you're thinking about putting a set of tires that are not the exact recommended tire size theMoreIf you're thinking about putting a set of tires that are not the exact recommended tire size the best way to find out the recommended tire size for her is look generally on the inside of the driver's.

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