Volkswagen Passat (3B3) Tire Sizes & Rim Dimensions by Year and Trim
The Volkswagen Passat (3B3), produced from 2000 to 2005, features a range of tire sizes and rim dimensions that vary by model year and trim level. Common tire markings include sizes such as 195/65R15, 205/55R16, and 225/45R17, reflecting differences in performance and comfort preferences across trims.\n\nRim widths typically range from 6 to 7.5 inches, paired with diameters between 15 and 17 inches. These dimensions influence ride quality and handling characteristics, making it crucial to select tires and rims that comply with factory specifications.\n\nWhen comparing trims of the Passat (3B3), base models often come with smaller rims and tires tailored for efficiency, while higher trims feature wider and larger diameter wheels to enhance stability and aesthetics. Always cross-reference your vehicle’s year and trim for accurate fitment guidance to ensure safety and performance.
Year
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire size | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 TDI | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion | 2005 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 TDI | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion | 2004 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 TDI | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion | 2003 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion | 2002 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 2000 | 215/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 6" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 1999 | 215/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 1998 | 215/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 1997 | 215/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.6 | 1996 | 215/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Volkswagen Passat (3B3).
FAQ
- What tire sizes fit the Volkswagen Passat (3B3)?
- The Passat (3B3) typically uses tire sizes ranging from 195/65R15 to 225/45R17, depending on the model year and trim.
- How do rim widths vary on the Passat (3B3)?
- Rim widths on the Passat (3B3) range from 6 to 7.5 inches, influencing overall tire fit and vehicle handling.
- Can I interchange tires between different trims of the Passat (3B3)?
- Tire interchangeability depends on matching rim diameter and width specifications; always verify manufacturer recommendations per trim to ensure compatibility.
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Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
inchmm
| 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" | - |
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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 |