1st gen (2018-2023)
2021 Volkswagen Atlas tire size
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas uses 245/60R18 on S, SE, SE with Technology (18-inch), Launch Edition; 255/50R20 on SE with Technology R-Line, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium (2018-2020); 265/45R21 on SEL Premium R-Line (2021-2023).
2021 Volkswagen Atlas tire sizes by trim
| Trim | Factory tire size | Overall height | Tires from |
|---|---|---|---|
| S, SE, SE with Technology (18-inch), Launch Edition | 245/60R18 | 29.6" | Compare |
| SE with Technology R-Line, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium (2018-2020)20-inch alloys; some 2018-2020 SEL Premium models have optional 21-inch wheels with 265/45R21 | 255/50R20 | 30.1" | Compare |
| SEL Premium R-Line (2021-2023) | 265/45R21 | 30.4" | Compare |
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Winter tires for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Below about 45°F, winter tires stop shorter than all-season tires, even on AWD. Compare 245/60R18 winter tires, 255/50R20 winter tires, 265/45R21 winter tires or see typical costs on the winter tire hub.
FAQ: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas tires
What size tires does a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have?
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas uses 245/60R18 on S, SE, SE with Technology (18-inch), Launch Edition; 255/50R20 on SE with Technology R-Line, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium (2018-2020); 265/45R21 on SEL Premium R-Line (2021-2023).
Do all 2021 Volkswagen Atlas trims use the same tire size?
No. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas uses 3 factory sizes depending on trim and wheel package: 245/60R18, 255/50R20, 265/45R21. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb to confirm yours.
What does 245/60R18 mean?
245 is the tire width in millimeters, 60 is the sidewall height as a percentage of width (about 147 mm), and R18 means a radial tire for a 18-inch wheel. The tire is about 29.6 inches tall overall.
Same generation, same tire sizes
Sources
- tiresize.com/tires/volkswagen/atlas/
- mavis.com/vehicle/volkswagen/atlas/2020/
- mavis.com/vehicle/volkswagen/atlas/2022/
- wheel-size.com/size/volkswagen/atlas/2020/
Sources agree on 245/60R18 for S/SE, 255/50R20 for SEL and R-Line trims, and 265/45R21 for the SEL Premium R-Line. For the 2020 SEL Premium, tiresize.com lists 255/50R20 and Mavis lists 265/45R21; wheel-size.com lists both 20- and 21-inch OE fitments, so the 21-inch size is noted as an option.