Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) Tire Sizes & Rim Guide

The Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) includes several trims varying by production year and specifications. Tire sizes for these models are clearly marked, helping users identify compatible tires. Rim widths typically range from 5.5 to 7.0 inches, with diameters commonly at 14 or 15 inches depending on trim and year.\n\nEarly model years usually feature narrower rims with 14-inch diameters, whereas later trims often support wider 15-inch rims for enhanced performance. Tire markings indicate key dimensions such as width, aspect ratio, and diameter, essential for safe replacements. Comparing trims involves matching tire sizes and rim widths to maintain vehicle integrity.\n\nFor practical comparison, focus on the tire size codes (e.g., 185/70R14, 195/60R15) and corresponding rim dimensions. This ensures that tires fit correctly and maintain handling characteristics. Understanding these tire and rim standards simplifies maintenance and upgrade decisions for Transporter IV Bus owners.\n\nAlways verify tire markings and rim specifications before purchasing replacements to ensure compatibility. Consulting trim details by model year helps confirm the ideal wheel and tire setup, preserving vehicle safety and performance.

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire size Wheel
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD2003195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.02003195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D2003195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.52003195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro2003195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI2003195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro2003195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR62003205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD2002195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.02002195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D2002195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.52002195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro2002195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI2002195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro2002195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR62002205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD2001195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.02001195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D2001195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.52001195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro2001195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI2001195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro2001195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR62001205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD2000195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.02000195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D2000195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.52000195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro2000195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI2000195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro2000195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 62000205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1999195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01999195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1999195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51999195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1999195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI1999195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro1999195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 61999205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro1998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI1998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro1998195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 61998205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro1997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI1997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro1997195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 61997205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro1996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI1996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro1996195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 61996205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D1995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro1995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI1995195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 61995205/60R166" × 16"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D1994195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1994195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01994195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1994195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro1994195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51994195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1994195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D1993195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1993195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01993195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1993195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro1993195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51993195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1993195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.81992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D1992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD1992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro1992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro1992195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.81991195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D1991195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01991195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1991195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51991195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.81990195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D1990195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.01990195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D1990195/70R156" × 15"
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.51990195/70R156" × 15"

For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW).

FAQ

What tire sizes are common on the Transporter IV Bus trims?
Common tire sizes include 185/70R14 for earlier trims and 195/60R15 for later models.
How do rim widths vary across the Transporter IV Bus models?
Rim widths typically range from 5.5 inches on early trims to 7.0 inches on newer versions.
Can I use tires from one Transporter IV Bus trim on another?
Only if tire size markings and rim widths match; always verify compatibility before swapping.
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