Wheel sizes (VW Passat B3)

Compact spare tire

55-85 kW
Tire size: T 125/70 R 15 95 M
On rim: 3 1/2 JX 15, ET 40

85 kW syncro
Tire size T 125/80 R 15 95 M
On rim 3 1/2 JX 15, ET 40

110,128 kW and 135 kW syncro
Tire size T 125/70 R 16 95 M
On rim 3 1/2 JX 15, ET 40

The tire and rim combinations shown in the table are suitable for steel and light metal rims. For other possible tire and rim options, please contact your Volkswagen service station.

For winter tires, the best tire/rim combinations are listed. Winter tires can be used in all weather conditions.

(The original can be seen on the portal: «vwmanual»)

For Passat syncro, all four wheels must have the same distance travelled by the tyre in 1 revolution.

1) ET – pressing depth in mm.

Chains are used on the front wheels when summer or winter tires are installed (not on the spare tire). Tire pressure see next page.