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Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Size & Prices

The 2025-2026 Volkswagen Tiguan uses 215/65R17, 235/50R19, 255/40R20 depending on trim.

In 215/65R17, tires cost from $52.99 each today, so a set of four starts at $211.96 and premium from $52.99, across 38 US retailers. Factory sizes for every Volkswagen Tiguan from 2015 to 2026, by generation and trim, with live prices.

Prices last checked November 10, 2026 · Sizes checked against at least two sources

Volkswagen Tiguan tire sizes by year and trim

2025-2026 Tiguan

3rd gen (2025-2026)
S215/65R17from $52.99
SE235/50R19from $82.35
SE R-Line Black, SEL R-Line255/40R20from $104.07

2022-2024 Tiguan

2nd gen facelift (2022-2024)
S215/65R17from $52.99
SE, Wolfsburg Edition235/55R18from $73.71
SE R-Line Black235/50R19from $82.35
SEL R-Line255/40R20from $104.07

2018-2021 Tiguan

2nd gen (2018-2021)
S, SE215/65R17from $52.99
SEL (2018-2019)235/55R18from $73.71
SEL (2020-2021), SEL Premium (2018-2019)235/50R19from $82.35
SEL Premium R-Line, SE R-Line Black (2020-2021)255/40R20from $104.07

2015-2017 Tiguan

1st gen (2015-2017)
S215/65R16from $43.99
SE (2015-2016), Wolfsburg Edition (2017)235/55R17from $72.35
SEL (2015-2016), Sport (2017)235/50R18from $75.32
R-Line (2015-2016), SEL (2017)255/40R19from $82.01

Volkswagen Tiguan tires by model year

What tires cost for a Volkswagen Tiguan

Cheapest current price per tire in each size, by price band. Installation is extra unless stated. A dash means no tire in that band is in stock, or a better band costs the same or less.

SizeFromBudgetMid-rangePremiumStores
215/65R17$52.99––$52.9938
235/50R19$82.35–$82.35$175.9951
255/40R20$104.07–$104.07$23032
235/55R18$73.71–$73.71$126.4953
215/65R16$43.99–$43.99$73.9953
235/55R17$72.35–$72.35$85.9938
235/50R18$75.32–$75.32$134.9938
255/40R19$82.01–$82.01$142.0534

Best-value 215/65R17 tires for the Tiguan

The cheapest tire in each price band today. Prices update weekly.

About the Volkswagen Tiguan's tires

Since 2018 the Tiguan S (and the SE up to 2021) uses 215/65R17 tires, with 235/55R18 or 235/50R19 on mid trims depending on the year. R-Line Black and SEL R-Line models use 255/40R20.

Confirm before you buy: the placard on the driver's door jamb and your current tire sidewall show your exact size. Option packages and mid-year changes can differ from this table.

FAQ: Volkswagen Tiguan tires

What size tires does a Volkswagen Tiguan have?

The current Volkswagen Tiguan (2025-2026) uses 215/65R17, 235/50R19, 255/40R20 depending on trim. Earlier generations differ; see the table by year above.

Did the Volkswagen Tiguan tire size change between years?

Yes. We list 4 fitment ranges from 2015 to 2026: 2025-2026 uses 215/65R17, 235/50R19, 255/40R20; 2022-2024 uses 215/65R17, 235/55R18, 235/50R19, 255/40R20; 2018-2021 uses 215/65R17, 235/55R18, 235/50R19, 255/40R20; 2015-2017 uses 215/65R16, 235/55R17, 235/50R18, 255/40R19.

Which Volkswagen Tiguan trims have bigger wheels?

S: 215/65R17. SE: 235/50R19. SE R-Line Black, SEL R-Line: 255/40R20. These are factory fitments for the 2025-2026 Tiguan.

How much are tires for a Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 215/65R17, the most common size on the current Tiguan, tires start at $52.99 each, so a set of four costs from $211.96 before installation. Premium tires start at $52.99. Prices are from 862 live offers at 38 US retailers.

What are the cheapest tires for a Volkswagen Tiguan?

The cheapest 215/65R17 tire we track right now is the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 at $52.99 from Jim Lewis Tire Pros (Jefferson City, MO). Prices change weekly, so compare the live list before you buy.

Can I use a different tire size on my Volkswagen Tiguan?

Only a size approved for your trim and wheel. Keep overall diameter within about 3% of the original so the speedometer and safety systems stay accurate, and match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Do I need winter tires for my Volkswagen Tiguan?

If daily highs stay below about 45°F where you drive, winter tires shorten stopping distances on snow and ice, including on AWD models. Most drivers in mild climates run all-season tires year-round.