Volkswagen cars tyre pressure - Virtus, Taigun, Tiguan details

21 Oct 2024

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Key highlights

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The Volkswagen Virtus is the only sedan in the company’s Indian portfolio
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VW’s crossover SUV lineup includes the Taigun and the range-topping Tiguan
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All VW cars in India get spare tyres; the Tiguan gets a space-saver

Siddharth

Chennai

The ‘people’s car’ company from Germany has a limited portfolio in India: two made-in-India, made-for-India vehicles and a flagship monocoque crossover SUV. The Volkswagen Virtus has 16-inch wheels and tyres across all variants, while the Taigun has 16-inch and 17-inch wheels. The Tiguan, meanwhile, is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. All Volkswagen cars in India have two recommended tyre pressures depending on the number of occupants and the luggage on board; let’s look at the numbers in detail:

Volkswagen Virtus tyre pressure

Volkswagen’s only sedan in the country gets 16-inch wheels as standard. The base ‘Comfortline’ trim gets steel wheels, while other trims get 16-inch alloy wheels with differing designs and colours. The spare wheel differs depending on the powertrain; the GT variants - powered by the 1.5-litre TSI EVO engine - have a full-sized steel wheel as a spare, while the 1.0 TSI-powered variants get a smaller 15-inch unit. The wheel, tyre and tyre pressure details for the Virtus are as follows:

Variant		Comfortline	Highline	Topline	GT	GT Plus GT Edge
Full-Size	Wheel Type	16-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers	16-inch ‘Scimitar’ alloy wheels	16-inch ‘Razor’ alloy wheels	16-inch ‘Scimitar’ alloy wheels	16-inch ‘Razor’ black painted alloy wheels
	Tyre Size	205/55/R16	205/55/R16	205/55/R16	205/55/R16	205/55/R16
	Front Tyre Pressure (Normal load / Maximum load)	33 psi / 41 psi	33 psi / 41 psi	33 psi / 41 psi	33 psi / 41 psi	33 psi / 41 psi
	Rear Tyre Pressure (Normal load / Maximum load)	33 psi / 48 psi	33 psi / 48 psi	33 psi / 48 psi	33 psi / 48 psi	33 psi / 48 psi
Spare	Wheel Type	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
	Tyre Size	195/65/R15	195/65/R15	195/65/R15	205/55/R16	205/55/R16
	Tyre Pressure	48 psi	48 psi	48 psi	48 psi	48 psi

Volkswagen Taigun tyre pressure

Depending on the variant, the Volkswagen Taigun is available with either 16-inch or 17-inch wheels. It is important to note that when the SUV is fully loaded, the recommended tyre pressures increase by five psi for the front tyres and as much as 8 psi for the rear tyres. This high pressure ensures that the tyres can handle the heavier vehicle weight at all speeds and that there is enough ground clearance.

Variant		Comfortline	Highline GT	Topline	GT Plus Chrome	GT Line GT Plus Sport
Full-Size	Wheel Type	16-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers	16-inch ‘Belmont’ alloy wheels	17-inch 'Cassino' alloy wheels	17-inch 'Manila' alloy wheels	17-inch ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels
	Tyre Size	205/60/R16	205/60/R16	205/55/R17	205/55/R17	205/55/R17
	Front Tyre Pressure (Normal load / Maximum load)	33 psi / 38 psi	33 psi / 38 psi	33 psi / 38 psi	33 psi / 38 psi	33 psi / 38 psi
	Rear Tyre Pressure (Normal load / Maximum load)	33 psi / 46 psi	33 psi / 46 psi	33 psi / 46 psi	33 psi / 46 psi	33 psi / 46 psi
Spare	Wheel Type	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
	Tyre Size	205/55/R16	205/55/R16	205/55/R16	205/55/R16	205/55/R16
	Tyre Pressure	46 psi	46 psi	46 psi	46 psi	46 psi

Volkswagen Tiguan tyre pressure

Volkswagen’s flagship SUV in India is the 5-seater Tiguan, which is offered in a single variant. The wheel, tyre and tyre pressures for the VW Tiguan are detailed below:

Variant		Elegance
Full-Size	Wheel Type	18-inch ‘Frankfurt’ alloy wheels
	Tyre Size	235/55/R18
	Front Tyre Pressure (Normal load / Maximum load)	33 psi / 38 psi
	Rear Tyre Pressure (Normal load / Maximum load)	33 psi / 45 psi
Spare	Wheel Type	Steel space saver
	Tyre Size	T145/85/R18
	Tyre Pressure	60 psi

Volkswagen car tyre tips

Here are some tips regarding tyre maintenance and usage as mentioned in the user manuals of Volkswagen cars sold in India:

New tyres will not provide the best grip in the first 500 km of their life, be careful while driving.
If tyre pressure suddenly drops, slow down without heavy steering and braking inputs. Sudden inputs can lead to a complete loss of control.
If you see debris stuck on the tyre tread (it has not penetrated the tyre), clean it off as much as possible.
A tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000km.
Replace tyres in pairs if one tyre is damaged beyond repair.
Do not use tyres older than six years, even if they have not been driven much.
A minimum tread depth of 4mm is recommended for the best performance

FAQs

Q. Where is the tyre pressure label on Volkswagen cars sold in India?

All Volkswagen cars sold in India have a tyre pressure label stuck to the lower central pillar (B-pillar) near the driver’s seat.

Q. What should I do when the tyre pressure warning light illuminates in a Volkswagen car?
Try to slow down and stop the car safely with smooth inputs to the steering wheel and brake pedal. Check the tyre for damage and replace it with the spare tyre if necessary.

Q. What is the recommended tyre pressure for the Volkswagen Virtus?
Volkswagen recommends the Virtus tyres have a pressure of 33 psi under ‘normal’ load conditions. When fully loaded, the front tyres should be inflated to 41 psi and the rear tyres to 48 psi.

Q. What is the recommended tyre pressure for the Volkswagen Taigun Topline variant?
The recommended tyre pressure for all variants of the Volkswagen Taigun is the same - 33 psi, front and rear, under normal load conditions. If fully loaded, increase the front tyre pressure to 38 psi and rear tyre pressure to 46 psi.