Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Volkswagen Beetle models from 2005 to 2019 have recommended tire pressure of 28 psi to 41 psi based on model year, trim and original equipment tire size.

Volkswagen Beetle is a passenger car offered in 19 trims and equipped with 7 original equipment tire size sets. You can find recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Beetle by model year, model trim or its original equipment tire size. Do not forget to check out frequently asked questions.


Select Volkswagen Beetle year to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

2019 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 32 psi 32 psi
215/60R16 95T 32 psi 32 psi
235/45R18 94H 32 psi 32 psi

2018 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi
215/60R16 95T 29 psi 29 psi
235/45R18 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi

2017 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi
215/60R16 95T 29 psi 29 psi
235/35R20 88(Y) -- psi -- psi
235/45R18 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 - 30 psi 29 - 30 psi
215/60R16 95T 29 psi 29 psi
235/40R19 92H 33 psi 33 psi
235/45R18 94V 29 - 31 psi 29 - 31 psi

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 - 31 psi 29 - 31 psi
235/40R19 92H 31 - 34 psi 31 - 34 psi
235/45R18 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 - 31 psi 29 - 31 psi
235/40R19 92H 32 psi 32 psi
235/45R18 94H 29 - 30 psi 29 - 30 psi

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 psi 29 psi
235/40R19 92H 32 psi 32 psi
235/45R18 94H 30 psi 30 psi

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 psi 29 psi
235/40R19 92H 32 psi 32 psi
235/45R18 94H 30 psi 30 psi

2010 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is 34 psi for front tires and 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 91H 34 psi 34 psi

2009 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is 34 psi for front tires and 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 90H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 91H 34 psi 34 psi

2008 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle is 34 psi for front tires and 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 90H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 91H 34 psi 34 psi

2007 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle is 32 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 39 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 32 - 33 psi 39 - 41 psi
225/45R17 90H 33 - 34 psi 39 - 41 psi

2006 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle is 32 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 39 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 39 psi
225/45R17 90H 34 psi 39 psi

2005 Volkswagen Beetle Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 39 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 29 - 33 psi 28 - 39 psi
225/45R17 90H 34 psi 39 psi

Select Volkswagen Beetle trim to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle #PinkBeetle

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle #PinkBeetle is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 psi 29 psi
235/45R18 94H 32 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle is 29 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 32 - 34 psi 34 - 41 psi
215/55R17 94H 29 - 31 psi 29 - 31 psi
225/45R17 90H 33 - 34 psi 34 - 41 psi
225/45R17 91H 34 psi 34 psi
235/45R18 94H 29 - 31 psi 29 - 31 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle Classic

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle Classic is 29 psi for front tires and 29 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 psi 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle Coast is 29 psi for front tires and 29 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 psi 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle Denim

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle Denim is 29 psi for front tires and 29 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 psi 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle Dune is 31 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 31 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/45R18 94V 31 - 32 psi 31 - 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle GL

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle GL is 29 psi for front tires and 28 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 29 psi 28 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle GLS

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle GLS is 29 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 39 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 29 - 33 psi 28 - 39 psi
225/45R17 90H 34 psi 39 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle GSR

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle GSR is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/40R19 92H 32 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle Premium

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle Premium is 31 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 31 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/40R19 92H 31 - 32 psi 31 - 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line is 30 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/40R19 92H 32 - 34 psi 32 - 34 psi
235/45R18 94H 30 - 32 psi 30 - 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line S

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line S is 31 psi for front tires and 31 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/45R18 94H 31 psi 31 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SE

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SE is 31 psi for front tires and 31 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/45R18 94H 31 psi 31 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL is 33 psi for front tires and 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/35R20 88(Y) -- psi -- psi
235/40R19 92H 33 psi 33 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle S

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle S is 29 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 34 psi 34 psi
215/55R17 94H 32 psi 32 psi
215/60R16 95T 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle SE

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle SE is 29 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/55R17 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi
225/45R17 90H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 91H 34 psi 34 psi
235/45R18 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle SEL

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle SEL is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/45R18 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle Turbo is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/40R19 92H 32 psi 32 psi
235/45R18 94H 30 psi 30 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Beetle Wolfsburg Edition

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle Wolfsburg Edition is 29 psi for front tires and 29 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
215/60R16 95T 29 psi 29 psi

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Beetle original equipment tire sizes with matching trims and model years.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 29 - 34 psi 28 - 41 psi
Years: 2005 - 2010
Trims: GL GLS Base Model S
215/55R17 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi
Years: 2012 - 2019
Trims: Base Model Classic Denim SE #PinkBeetle Coast S
215/60R16 95T 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi
Years: 2016 - 2019
Trims: S Wolfsburg Edition
225/45R17 90H 33 - 34 psi 34 - 41 psi
Years: 2005 - 2009
Trims: GLS Base Model SE
225/45R17 91H 34 psi 34 psi
Years: 2008 - 2010
Trims: GLS Base Model SE
235/35R20 88(Y) -- psi -- psi
Years: 2017
Trims: R-Line SEL
235/40R19 92H 31 - 34 psi 31 - 34 psi
Years: 2012 - 2016
Trims: Turbo GSR R-Line Premium R-Line SEL
235/45R18 94H 29 - 32 psi 29 - 32 psi
Years: 2012 - 2019
Trims: Base Model Turbo R-Line Dune R-Line S R-Line SE SEL #PinkBeetle SE

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What should Volkswagen Beetle tire pressure be?

Recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Beetle tires ranges from 28 psi to 41 psi, as set by vehicle manufacturer according to model's original equipment tire size and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to optimize vehicle safety, performance and fuel efficiency.

Where to find recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Beetle?

Volkswagen Beetle recommended tire pressure can be found in owner's manual, on a tire placard on the side of driver's door or door jam, on the trunk lid, in the console or on the fuel door. Tire inflation will be listed in psi (pounds per square inch), bar or kPa (kilopascals).

How to check tire pressure on Volkswagen Beetle?

To check Volkswagen Beetle tire pressure you will first need to determine its recommended tire pressure for the front and rear tires. Take off tire valve caps and use a tire pressure gauge to check tire inflation in every tire. Adjust Volkswagen Beetle tire pressure to its recommended levels. If overinflated, let some air out by pressing down the center plunger in the valve stem. If underinflated, add air with tire inflator. Recheck tire pressure to make sure all tires are properly inflated. Replace the valve stem caps. Make sure to check tire pressure when tires are "cold" and have not been driven for at least 3 hours. Remember that the front and rear tire pressures may differ.

What is proper tire pressure for Volkswagen Beetle replacement tires?

If you replace Volkswagen Beetle original equipment tires with non-stock tires that have different size or load capacity, new tires may require substantially different inflation pressures. Use our tire pressure calculator to find proper tire inflation when switching to a different tire size.

What is recommended winter tire pressure for Volkswagen Beetle?

Tire pressure fluctuates with ambient temperatures. When temperatures drop, Volkswagen Beetle tires may lose approximately 1 psi of air pressure for every 10 degree Fahrenheit decrease. During winter Volkswagen Beetle tires can be inflated 3 to 5 psi above the recommended tire pressure settings to compensate for lower temperatures. Do not overinflate above the maximum tire inflation pressure value indicated on tire sidewall. Make sure to check tire pressure regularly in the winter to keep tires properly inflated for a safe ride on snow and icy roads.

Is Volkswagen Beetle equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?

If your Volkswagen Beetle is built after 2007, it is most likely equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check owner's manual to see if your model has TPMS.

Why is Volkswagen Beetle tire pressure light on?

If Volkswagen Beetle TPMS warning light comes on and stays on, it means at least one of the tires is underinflated. If TPMS warning light goes on and off, fluctuating ambient temperatures may be the reason. If Volkswagen Beetle TPMS warning light flashes for 90 seconds when you start the vehicle and then remains illuminated, the TPMS is not functioning properly and you should have it serviced.

How to reset tire pressure light on Volkswagen Beetle?

To reset tire pressure light on Volkswagen Beetle, follow the instructions in owner's manual. If tire pressure monitoring system will not reset, there may be a problem with tire pressure sensors.