Rims for Volkswagen Passat in Easy-to-Read Graphs

Average rim size per years

Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

    • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
    • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 409 kg (901 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.14 hp/mm (0.84 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 10.8 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

Original 2019 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.0 TDI — 8 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 8 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 TDI — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 TDI — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 TDI 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 47.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    2.0 TSI 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 47.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 47.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 47.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 144 mph (232 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 365 kg (805 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.01 hp/mm (0.74 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 9.02 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 2019 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.5 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.5 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.6 TDI — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 1.5 TSI — 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
    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)
    1.6 TDI 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 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.5 TSI 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 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)
    Vehicle 1.6 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)
    Vehicle 2.0 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 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 1.5 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 364 kg (802 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.14 hp/mm (0.84 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 8.83 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 2019 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.0 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.5 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.5 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 TSI — 17 hp per 1 in. (13 kW/in)
  • 1.6 TDI — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.5 TSI — 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
    2.0 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6 TDI 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)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.5 TSI 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 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)
    Vehicle 1.6 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)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 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 1.5 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.4 in. (417 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.1 in. (155 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 385 kg (848 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.14 hp/mm (0.84 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 6.95 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.5 in. per wheel (1308 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2015 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 1.6 TDI — 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
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 6 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • GTE 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.5 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.6 TDI — 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
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • GTE 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.5 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.6 TDI — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • GTE 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.5 TSI — 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
    1.6 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.6 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)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 BiTDI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    0.9 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 TSI 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 35.3% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    GTE 1.4 TSI 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 35.3% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.5 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6 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)
    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)
    Vehicle 2.0 BiTDI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.9 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 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.3%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle GTE 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.3%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.5 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.9 in. (429 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.6 in. (168 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 388 kg (856 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 29%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.05 hp/mm (0.77 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 7.53 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 26 in. (660 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.1 in. per wheel (1349 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2015 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 1.4 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.6 TDI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.8 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 6 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • GTE 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.5 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.4 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.6 TDI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.8 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • GTE 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.5 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.6 TDI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 1.8 TSI — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • GTE 1.4 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.5 TSI — 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 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    1.6 TDI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 TDI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 BiTDI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    0.9 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    1.8 TSI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 TSI 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 35.3% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    GTE 1.4 TSI 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 35.3% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.5 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 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 1.6 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 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 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 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 BiTDI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.9 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 1.8 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 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 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.3%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle GTE 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.3%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.5 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17.7 in. (450 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.7 in. (196 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 154 mph (248 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 419 kg (923 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 30%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.19 hp/mm (0.88 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 11.25 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 31 in. (787 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 55.6 in. per wheel (1412 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2015 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.0 TDI — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 TDI — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 2.0 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 TDI — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TSI — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 2.0 BiTDI — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 TDI 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 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 BiTDI 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    0.9 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 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)
    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 BiTDI
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.9 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7 in. (178 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 137 mph (220 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 379 kg (836 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 29%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.9 hp/mm (0.66 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.71 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 28 in. (711 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2010 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 1.8 TSI — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 TSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 TSI — 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
    1.8 TSI 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 153 mph (246 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 355 kg (783 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.99 hp/mm (0.73 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.3 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 2005 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.0 FSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 FSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 MPI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.8 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI 16V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TFSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 3.2 FSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 FSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 FSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 MPI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TFSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 3.2 FSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 FSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 1.4 TSI — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.6 FSI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.6 MPI — 6 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.8 TSI — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TFSI — 13 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 3.2 FSI — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 FSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2 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)
    1.4 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6 FSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6 MPI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.7 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.9 TDI 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 16V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 TFSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    3.2 FSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 FSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 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)
    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)
    Vehicle 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 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)
    Vehicle 1.6 FSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 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 1.6 MPI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.7 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 1.8 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 1.9 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)
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 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 TFSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 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 3.2 FSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.1 in. (409 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.2 in. (157 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 151 mph (243 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 370 kg (816 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.96 hp/mm (0.71 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.39 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 25 in. (635 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.6 in. per wheel (1285 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2005 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 1.4 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6i 16V FSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.8 TSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 i — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.9 16V TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI PDE — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 16V TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i 16V FSI 4WD — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0i 16V TFSI — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0i 16V FSI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.4 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6i 16V FSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 TSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 i — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 16V TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI PDE — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 16V TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i 16V FSI 4WD — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0i 16V TFSI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0i 16V FSI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.4 TSI — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.6i 16V FSI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.8 TSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.6 i — 6 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.9 16V TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI PDE — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 16V TDI — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i 16V FSI 4WD — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0i 16V TFSI — 13 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0i 16V FSI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 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)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6i 16V FSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8 TSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6 i 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.7 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.9 16V TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.9 TDI PDE 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 16V TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i 16V FSI 4WD 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0i 16V TFSI 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0i 16V FSI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 TSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 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)
    Vehicle 1.6i 16V FSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 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 1.8 TSI
    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 1.6 i
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.7 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 1.9 16V TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 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 1.9 TDI PDE
    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 16V 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)
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V FSI 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 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)
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V TFSI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 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 1.3 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 2.0i 16V FSI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 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)
    Vehicle 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 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)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.5 in. (394 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.1 in. (155 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 367 kg (809 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.97 hp/mm (0.71 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.07 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 48.7 in. per wheel (1237 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1997 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.8 30V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8 T 20V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8 20V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.5 TDI — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.3i VR5 20V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.3 VR5 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 4.0i W8 32V — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i 20V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.3 VR5 Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.5 TDI Syncro — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.8 30V Syncro — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.8 30V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.8 T 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.5 TDI — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3i VR5 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3 VR5 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 4.0i W8 32V — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3 VR5 Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.5 TDI Syncro — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.8 30V Syncro — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.8 30V — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 1.6 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI — 6 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.8 T 20V — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.8 20V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.5 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.3i VR5 20V — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.3 VR5 — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 4.0i W8 32V — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI Syncro — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i 20V — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i Syncro — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.3 VR5 Syncro — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.5 TDI Syncro — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.8 30V Syncro — 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
    2.8 30V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.5 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)
    1.9 TDI 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.8 T 20V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8 20V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.5 TDI 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.3i 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)
    2.3 VR5 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    4.0i W8 32V 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    1.9 TDI Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i 20V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.3 VR5 Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.5 TDI Syncro 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.8 30V Syncro 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.8 30V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 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 1.9 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 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 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 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 1.8 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 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 2.5 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 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 2.3i 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 2.3 VR5
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 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 4.0i W8 32V
    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 1.9 TDI Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 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 2.0 i 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2 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 2.0 i
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 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 2.0 i Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 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 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro
    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 2.3 VR5 Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 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 2.5 TDI Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.8 30V Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.4 in. (391 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.2 in. (157 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 351 kg (774 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.95 hp/mm (0.7 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.48 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 25 in. (635 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 48.4 in. per wheel (1229 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1996 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.8 V6 30V Syncro — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.8 V6 30V — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.5 TDI Syncro — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.6 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8 T 20V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8T 20V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 4.0i W8 32V — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.3 VR5 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0i — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.5 TDI — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.3i VR 20V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.8 20V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8 20V Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i 20V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 i VR 20V Syncro — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.3 VR5 Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.8 V6 30V Syncro — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.8 V6 30V — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.5 TDI Syncro — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.6 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 T 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8T 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 4.0i W8 32V — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.3 VR5 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0i — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.5 TDI — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.3i VR 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 20V Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i 20V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3 i VR 20V Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3 VR5 Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.8 V6 30V Syncro — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.8 V6 30V — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.5 TDI Syncro — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.6 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.8 T 20V — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.8T 20V — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI — 6 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 4.0i W8 32V — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 2.3 VR5 — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0i — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.5 TDI — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.3i VR 20V — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 1.8 20V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.8 20V Syncro — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI Syncro — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i 20V — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i Syncro — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.3 i VR 20V Syncro — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.3 VR5 Syncro — 10 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
    2.8 V6 30V Syncro 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.8 V6 30V 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.5 TDI Syncro 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 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)
    1.8 T 20V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8T 20V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.9 TDI 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    4.0i W8 32V 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.3 VR5 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0i 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.5 TDI 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.3i VR 20V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8 20V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8 20V Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.9 TDI Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i 20V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.3 i VR 20V Syncro 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.3 VR5 Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.8 V6 30V Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.8 V6 30V
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5 TDI Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 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 1.8 T 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 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 1.8T 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 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 1.9 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 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 4.0i W8 32V
    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 2.3 VR5
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 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 2.0i
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 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 2.5 TDI
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3i VR 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 1.8 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 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 1.8 20V Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 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 1.9 TDI Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 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 2.0 i 20V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2 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 2.0 i Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 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 2.3 i VR 20V Syncro
    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 2.3 VR5 Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 14.5 in. (368 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.5 in. (140 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 135 mph (218 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 337 kg (743 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.85 hp/mm (0.63 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.27 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 22 in. (559 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 45.5 in. per wheel (1156 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1988 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 1.8 — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.0 16V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.8 G60 Syncro — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.6 — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.6 TD — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.9 D — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TD — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TDI — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 Syncro — 6 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.8 VR6 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.9 VR6 Syncro — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 2.0 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.8 G60 Syncro — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.6 — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.6 TD — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.9 D — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.9 TD — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.9 TDI — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.0 Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.8 VR6 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.9 VR6 Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 — 6 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 16V — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.8 G60 Syncro — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 1.6 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.6 TD — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.9 D — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TD — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TDI — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 Syncro — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.8 VR6 — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.9 VR6 Syncro — 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
    1.8 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.5 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    2.0 16V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.8 G60 Syncro 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.6 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    - 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.6 TD 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.5 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.9 D 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.7 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.9 TD 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.5 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 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)
    2.0 Syncro 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 42.9% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.8 VR6 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.9 VR6 Syncro 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 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 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 G60 Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 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 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6 TD
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 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 1.9 D
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9 TD
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 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 2.0 Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.9%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.8 VR6
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 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 2.9 VR6 Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Passat rims

      • Average rim diameter: 14.1 in. (358 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.6 in. (142 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 139 mph (224 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 309 kg (681 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 25%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.75 hp/mm (0.55 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 11.55 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 22 in. (559 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 44.3 in. per wheel (1125 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1988 Volkswagen Passat rim size

  • 2.0 16V GT — 6 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.0 — 6 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.6 TD — 6 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.8 — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.9 TD — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.9 D — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.0 Syncro — 6 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.8 VR6 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 16V GT — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.6 TD — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.9 TD — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.9 D — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 2.0 Syncro — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.8 VR6 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 16V GT — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.6 TD — 6 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.8 — 6 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.9 TD — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 1.9 D — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 2.0 Syncro — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.8 VR6 — 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
    2.0 16V GT 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 42.9% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 42.9% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.6 TD 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 42.9% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.5 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.9 TD 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.5 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.9 D 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.7 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    2.0 Syncro 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 42.9% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.8 VR6 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 16V GT
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.9%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.9%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6 TD
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.9%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9 TD
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9 D
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 Syncro
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 14
    (152 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.9%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.8 VR6
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)