Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Volkswagen Golf models from 2005 to 2021 have recommended tire pressure of 26 psi to 42 psi based on model year, trim and original equipment tire size.

Volkswagen Golf is a passenger car offered in 10 trims and equipped with 4 original equipment tire size sets. You can find recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Golf by model year, model trim or its original equipment tire size. Do not forget to check out frequently asked questions.


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

2021 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2021 Volkswagen Golf is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 32 psi

2020 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2020 Volkswagen Golf is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 32 psi

2019 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

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

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 32 psi 32 psi
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 32 psi
225/45R17 91H 32 psi 32 psi

2018 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2018 Volkswagen Golf is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 32 psi 32 psi
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 32 psi

2017 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2017 Volkswagen Golf is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 32 psi 32 psi
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 32 psi
225/40R18/XL 92H 35 psi 35 psi
225/45R17 91H 32 psi 32 psi

2016 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2016 Volkswagen Golf is 32 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 32 psi 32 psi
205/55R16 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/40R18/XL 92H 35 - 38 psi 35 - 38 psi
225/45R17 91H 32 - 34 psi 32 - 34 psi

2015 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2015 Volkswagen Golf is 32 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 32 psi 32 psi
205/55R16 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/40R18/XL 92H 35 - 38 psi 35 - 38 psi
225/45R17 91H 32 - 34 psi 32 - 34 psi

2014 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2014 Volkswagen Golf is 34 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 91H 38 psi 38 psi

2013 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2013 Volkswagen Golf is 34 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/40R18/XL 92H 41 psi 41 psi
225/45R17 91H 38 psi 38 psi

2012 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Volkswagen Golf is 34 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 91H 38 psi 38 psi

2011 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2011 Volkswagen Golf is 34 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/45R17 91H 36 - 38 psi 36 - 38 psi

2010 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2010 Volkswagen Golf is 34 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 34 psi 34 psi
225/40R18/XL 92H 38 psi 38 psi
225/45R17 91H 36 psi 36 psi

2006 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2006 Volkswagen Golf is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 41 psi to 42 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 30 psi 41 psi
225/45R17 90H 33 psi 42 psi

2005 Volkswagen Golf Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2005 Volkswagen Golf is 26 psi to 30 psi for front tires and 26 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 26 - 30 psi 26 - 41 psi
205/55R16 91H 28 psi 26 psi
225/45R17 90H 28 psi 26 psi

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

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf is 30 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 30 - 34 psi 32 - 41 psi
225/40R18 92H XL 38 psi 38 psi
225/45R17 91H 36 - 38 psi 36 - 38 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf GL

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf GL is 26 psi to 30 psi for front tires and 26 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 26 - 30 psi 26 - 41 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf GLS

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf GLS is 30 psi for front tires and 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 30 psi 41 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf GTI

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf GTI is 28 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 26 psi to 42 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 28 psi 26 psi
225/45R17 90H 28 - 33 psi 26 - 42 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf R

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf R is 41 psi for front tires and 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/40R18 92H XL 41 psi 41 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf S

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf S is 32 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 34 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 32 psi 32 psi
205/55R16 91H 34 psi 34 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf SE

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf SE is 32 psi to 34 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 34 psi for rear tires.

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

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf SEL

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf SEL is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/40R18 92H XL 35 - 38 psi 35 - 38 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf TSi Value Edition

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf TSi Value Edition is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg Edition

Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg Edition is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
205/55R16 91H 32 psi 32 psi

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

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
195/65R15 91H 26 - 34 psi 26 - 41 psi
Years: 2005 - 2019
Trims: GL GLS Base Model S
205/55R16 91H 28 - 34 psi 26 - 34 psi
Years: 2005 - 2021
Trims: GTI S Wolfsburg Edition SE TSi Value Edition
225/40R18 92H XL 35 - 41 psi 35 - 41 psi
Years: 2010 - 2017
Trims: Base Model R SEL
225/45R17 90H 28 - 33 psi 26 - 42 psi
Years: 2005 - 2006
Trims: GTI Base Model SE
225/45R17 91H 32 - 38 psi 32 - 38 psi
Years: 2010 - 2019
Trims: GTI Base Model SE

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What should Volkswagen Golf tire pressure be?

Recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Golf tires ranges from 26 psi to 42 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 Golf?

Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf?

To check Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf replacement tires?

If you replace Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf?

Tire pressure fluctuates with ambient temperatures. When temperatures drop, Volkswagen Golf tires may lose approximately 1 psi of air pressure for every 10 degree Fahrenheit decrease. During winter Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?

If your Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf tire pressure light on?

If Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf?

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