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Tyre sizes by model: Volkswagen Polo (Hatch and sedan - MY18)

South Africa's best-selling vehicle can be found just about everywhere in Mzansi and replacement tyres will always follow suit. We take a look at the 2018 model year lineup and what the replacement tyre size would be by derivative.

Author - Chad Lückhoff
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The Volkswagen Polo may be the peoples car of choice but with so many different derivatives and body types available keeping track of which size tyre yours is fitted with can become a chore.

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The 2018 model year had no fewer than 5 options available so to try and clear up some confusion we put together this handy reference guide for those shopping for new tyres, to know what their particular model is fitted with.

Everything you need to know about the Volkswagen Polo Hatch

 

Hatchback

Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Comfortline     185/65 R15
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Comfortline auto  185/65 R15
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI beats    195/55 R16
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI beats auto  195/55 R16
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Comfortline R-Line  215/45 R17
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Comfortline R-Line auto    215/45 R17
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Highline  195/55 R16
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Highline auto  195/55 R16
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Trendline  175/70 R14
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Highline R-Line  215/45 R17
Volkswagen Polo hatch 1.0TSI Highline R-Line auto  215/45 R17

The correct tyre pressures for the Volkswagen Polo Vivo range from February 2018 to present

 

Sedan

Volkswagen Polo sedan 1.4 Comfortline  185/60 R15
Volkswagen Polo sedan 1.4 Trendline  175/70 R14
Volkswagen Polo sedan 1.6 Comfortline  185/60 R15
Volkswagen Polo sedan 1.6 Comfortline auto  185/60 R15
Volkswagen Polo sedan 1.5TDI Comfortline  185/60 R15
Volkswagen Polo sedan 1.6 Trendline  175/70 R14

*Information correct at time of publishing. Sizes may vary according to manufacture year.

Author - Chad Lückhoff

Written by Chad Lückhoff

Chad is a former motorsport commentator, technical editor, and has an unhealthy obsession with 90s Japanese sports cars. He is happiest when surrounded by drift cars and smoking tyres. As comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it, he’ll take you behind the wheel with his video reviews, written recounts, and invoking photography. One of the first to join the AutoTrader fray, Chad has been living his passion at AutoTrader for over 11-years.Read more

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