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Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

    • Average rim diameter: 16.3 in. (414 mm)
    • Average rim width: 6.3 in. (160 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 144 mph (231 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 330 kg (727 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.98 hp/mm (0.72 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 9.41 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 25 in. (635 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 51.2 in. per wheel (1300 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

Original 2016 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 1.2 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.2 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.2 TSI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.2 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 TSI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    1.4 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.2 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.3 in. (414 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.3 in. (160 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 142 mph (228 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 350 kg (772 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.91 hp/mm (0.67 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 9.63 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 25 in. (635 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.2 in. per wheel (1300 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2016 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 2.0 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.2 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.2 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 TSI — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 1.2 TSI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 TSI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    1.2 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.4 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 1.2 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.3 in. (414 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.3 in. (160 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 142 mph (228 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 369 kg (814 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.98 hp/mm (0.72 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 9.86 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 25 in. (635 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.2 in. per wheel (1300 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2013 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.2 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.2 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.2 TSI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.4 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.2 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 TSI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.2 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.8 in. (427 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.6 in. (168 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 144 mph (231 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 341 kg (751 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 29%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.87 hp/mm (0.64 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 9.93 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 26 in. (660 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 52.8 in. per wheel (1341 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2012 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 1.2 TSI — 7.5 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.2 TSI — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.2 TSI — 6 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.2 TSI 7.5J x 18
    (191 x 457 mm)     		- 41.7% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    1.4 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 TSI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.2 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 18
    (191 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.7%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.2 in. (386 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.6 in. (142 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 126 mph (202 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 332 kg (733 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 26%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.77 hp/mm (0.57 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 11.7 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 22 in. (559 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 47.7 in. per wheel (1212 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 2006 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 1.8 Turbo — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.4 — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 Turbo — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.4 — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.0 — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI — 165 mm min and 195 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 Turbo — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.6 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.4 — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 2.0 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8 Turbo 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.8 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		2.6 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.4 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		3 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.0 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		2.2 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.9 TDI 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.2 in. (386 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.6 in. (142 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 126 mph (203 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 311 kg (686 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 26%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.77 hp/mm (0.57 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 11.7 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 22 in. (559 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 47.7 in. per wheel (1212 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 2006 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 1.4 — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.6 — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8 Turbo — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.4 — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.6 — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.0 — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.8 Turbo — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.4 — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.6 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.8 Turbo — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.4 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		3 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.9 TDI 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.6 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		2.6 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.0 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		2.2 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.8 Turbo 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.8 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.7 in. (399 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 126 mph (202 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 331 kg (729 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.72 hp/mm (0.53 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.47 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 49.3 in. per wheel (1252 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 2003 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 2.0 i — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.4i 16V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.6i — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8i Turbo — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0i — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 i — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.4i 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6i — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8i Turbo — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0i — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 i — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.4i 16V — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.6i — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.8i Turbo — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI — 6 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0i — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 i 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.4 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.4i 16V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)     		3 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6i 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)     		2.6 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8i Turbo 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.9 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.9 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0i 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.4 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8i Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Beetle rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.1 in. (155 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 140 mph (225 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 323 kg (713 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.86 hp/mm (0.63 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 13.53 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1998 Volkswagen Beetle rim size

  • 1.9 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.4 i 16V — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8 T — 5.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.3 VR5 20V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • RSI 3.2 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.9 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.4 i 16V — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.8 T — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.3 VR5 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • RSI 3.2 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.9 TDI — 6 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.6 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.4 i 16V — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.8 T — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.3 VR5 20V — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • RSI 3.2 — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.9 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.4 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)     		2.6 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.4 i 16V 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		3 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.8 T 5.5J x 16
    (140 x 406 mm)     		1.9 mm to 1 Nm 34.4% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.3 VR5 20V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.8 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    RSI 3.2 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 T
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 16
    (140 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 34.4%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 VR5 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle RSI 3.2
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)