Volkswagen Bora (1J2) Tire Size & Rim Width Guide by Year and Trim

The Volkswagen Bora (1J2) features various tire sizes and rim widths depending on the model year and trim level. Common tire sizes range from 195/65R15 to 225/45R17, with corresponding rim widths typically spanning 6 to 7.5 inches.\n\nEarlier model years (1999–2005) often came with 15-inch or 16-inch wheels, while later trims and sportier versions might use 17-inch rims. Rim width × diameter measurements are essential for selecting the right tires to maintain handling and comfort.\n\nWhen comparing Bora (1J2) trims, note that higher trims generally feature wider rims and lower-profile tires, enhancing performance and style. Always verify tire sidewall markings and rim specifications to ensure compatibility.\n\nConsulting specific tire size markings by model year helps maintain vehicle safety and optimal driving dynamics for the Volkswagen Bora (1J2).

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire size Wheel
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.4 16V2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.62005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 16V2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 FSI2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.82005185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 4motion2005185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 T2005185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.02005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.0 4motion2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V52005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion2005195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.4 16V2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.62004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 16V2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 FSI2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.82004185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 4motion2004185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 T2004185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.02004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.0 4motion2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V52004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion2004195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.4 16V2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.62003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 16V2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 FSI2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.82003185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 4motion2003185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 T2003185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.02003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.0 4motion2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V52003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion2003195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.4 16V2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.62002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 16V2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 FSI2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.82002185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 4motion2002185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 T2002185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.02002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.0 4motion2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V52002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion2002195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.4 16V2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.62001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 16V2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.82001185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 4motion2001185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 T2001185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.02001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.0 4motion2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V52001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion2001195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.4 16V2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.62000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 16V2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.82000185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 4motion2000185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 T2000185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.02000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.0 4motion2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V52000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion2000195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.61999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.81999185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.8 4motion1999185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI1999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI1999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion1999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.01999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V51999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion1999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion1999195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.61998195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.81998185/60R146" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 SDI1998195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI1998195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion1998195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.01998195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V51998195/65R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion1998195/65R156" × 15"

For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Volkswagen Bora (1J2).

FAQ

What are common tire sizes for Volkswagen Bora (1J2)?
Typical tire sizes include 195/65R15, 205/55R16, and 225/45R17 depending on the model year and trim.
How do rim widths vary among Bora (1J2) trims?
Rim widths generally range from 6 to 7.5 inches, with sportier trims having wider rims for better handling.
Why is it important to check tire size markings for my Bora?
Correct tire sizes ensure safety, performance, and compatibility with the rim width and vehicle specifications.
Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

inchmm
Size 1Size 2DiffDiff(%)
Diameter25.0"25.4"0.5"1.89%
Width7.7"8.5"0.8"10.26%
Circumference78.4"79.9"1.5"1.86%
Profile height5.0"4.2"-0.7"-15.08%
Turnover per mile80779314-1.73%
Clearance--+0.2"-
25.0"
7.7"
old tire side
25.5"
8.5"
new tire side
old tire
15"
old rim
5.0"
new tire
17"
new rim
4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading20 mph30 mph40 mph50 mph60 mph70 mph80 mph90 mph
Actual20.430.540.750.961.171.281.491.6