Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) Tire Sizes & Rim Dimensions by Year and Trim
The Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) offers a variety of tire size markings depending on the model year and trim level. Typical tire sizes range between 195/65R15 and 205/55R16, suited to the vehicle's handling and load capacity.\n\nRim widths for the Bora Wagon (1J6) generally fall between 6.0 and 7.0 inches, matched with diameters of 15 or 16 inches. Rim choice affects ride comfort and tire performance, making it essential to consult manufacturer specifications.\n\nWhen comparing trims, higher trims may feature wider rims and lower-profile tires for enhanced handling characteristics. Always verify tire and rim compatibility based on your specific model year and trim to ensure safety and optimal performance.\n\nUsing correct tire size markings aligned with rim dimensions helps preserve the vehicle's dynamic integrity and aids in maintaining fuel efficiency and safety standards.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire size | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.4 16V | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 16V | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 FSI | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 4motion | 2005 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 T | 2005 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 4motion | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.4 16V | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 16V | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 FSI | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 4motion | 2004 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 T | 2004 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 4motion | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.4 16V | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 16V | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 FSI | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 4motion | 2003 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 T | 2003 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 4motion | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.4 16V | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 16V | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 FSI | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 4motion | 2002 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 T | 2002 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 4motion | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.4 16V | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 16V | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 4motion | 2001 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 T | 2001 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 4motion | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 16V | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 4motion | 2000 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 T | 2000 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 4motion | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.6 | 1999 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.8 4motion | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI | 1999 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 1999 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 | 1999 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.0 4motion | 1999 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 | 1999 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion | 1999 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion | 1999 | 205/55R16 | 6.5" × 16" |
For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6).
FAQ
- What are the common tire sizes for the Volkswagen Bora Wagon (1J6)?
- Common tire sizes include 195/65R15 and 205/55R16, varying by model year and trim.
- How do rim widths differ across trims for the Bora Wagon (1J6)?
- Rim widths range from 6.0 to 7.0 inches, with sportier trims often equipped with wider rims.
- Can I use tires of a different size than originally specified?
- While minor size variations are possible, it is recommended to follow manufacturer specifications to maintain safety and performance.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |






Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |
