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VW Passat generations and tyre sizes

Passat

B1

1973 – 1977
Petrol40–63 kW (54–86 PS)Manual
165/80 R13175/70 R14185/65 R14195/60 R14195/55 R15195/50 R16
Passat

B1 (1. Facelift)

1977 – 1980
Diesel, Petrol37–81 kW (50–110 PS)Manual
165/80 R13175/70 R14185/65 R14195/60 R14195/55 R15195/50 R16
Passat

B2

1980 – 1985
Diesel, Petrol40–85 kW (54–116 PS)Manual
165/80 R13175/70 R14185/65 R14195/60 R14195/55 R15195/50 R16215/45 R16
Passat

B2 (1. Facelift)

1985 – 1988
Diesel, Petrol40–100 kW (54–136 PS)Manual
165/80 R13185/70 R13175/70 R14185/65 R14195/60 R14195/55 R15195/50 R16215/45 R16
Passat

B3

1988 – 1993
Diesel, Petrol50–128 kW (68–174 PS)Manual
175/70 R14185/65 R14195/60 R14195/55 R15205/50 R15195/50 R16215/45 R16
Passat

B4

1993 – 1996
Diesel, Petrol55–135 kW (75–184 PS)Manual
175/70 R14185/65 R14195/60 R14195/55 R15205/50 R15195/50 R16215/45 R16
Passat

Passat B5

1996 – 2000
Diesel, Petrol66–142 kW (90–193 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/60 R15205/55 R16
Passat Passat B5 (1. Facelift)

Passat B5 (1. Facelift)

2000 – 2005
Diesel, Petrol74–202 kW (101–275 PS)Automatic / Manual
195/65 R15205/60 R15205/55 R16225/45 R17
Passat

Passat B6

2005 – 2010
Petrol, Diesel, CNG75–220 kW (102–299 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16215/55 R16235/45 R17235/40 R18
Passat Passat B7

Passat B7

2010 – 2014
Diesel, Petrol, CNG77–220 kW (105–299 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16215/55 R16225/50 R17235/45 R17235/40 R18
Passat B8

B8

2014 – 2019
Diesel, Petrol88–206 kW (120–280 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/60 R16215/60 R16215/55 R17235/45 R18235/40 R19
Passat B8 (1. Facelift)

B8 (1. Facelift)

2019 – 2023
Diesel, Petrol88–206 kW (120–280 PS)Automatic / Manual
215/60 R16215/55 R17235/50 R17235/45 R18235/40 R19
Passat Passat B9

Passat B9

2024 – Now
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid90–200 kW (122–272 PS)Automatic
215/60 R16215/55 R17235/45 R18

For the VW Passat in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (rated 9.1/10) and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10). The VW Passat uses 23 tyre sizes across 13 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for VW Passat - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for VW Passat

Best tyres for VW Passat by category

Best for dry
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
9.1/10

Tyre comparison for VW Passat

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P9.18.38.38.08.0Premium104%
2Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium143%
3Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium113%
4GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+9.08.58.08.98.5Premium121%
5Dunlop Winter Sport 58.98.18.17.97.8Premium204%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for VW Passat?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for VW Passat are: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10), Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit VW Passat?
The VW Passat uses the following tyre sizes: 165/80 R13, 175/70 R14, 185/65 R14, 195/60 R14, 195/55 R15, 195/50 R16, 215/45 R16, 185/70 R13, 205/50 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/60 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 215/55 R16, 235/45 R17, 235/40 R18, 225/50 R17, 205/60 R16, 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19, 235/50 R17.
How many generations does the VW Passat have?
The VW Passat has 13 generations, from 1973 to 2024.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for VW Passat?
For wet road performance on VW Passat, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P good for VW Passat?
Yes, the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P is the top-rated tyre for VW Passat with a rating of 9.1/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 104% of VW Passat tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for VW Passat?
To choose the right tyres for VW Passat: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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