Tyres for the Volkswagen Transporter

The Volkswagen Transporter is one of Europe's best-selling vans and a vehicle that gets used for real: as at home as a panel van on site as it is as a family bus on holiday. Whether you drive a T5, T6 or T7, the Transporter places high demands on its tyres. The right tyres affect safety, fuel consumption and how long the tyres last.

What should you consider when choosing tyres for the Volkswagen Transporter?

The Volkswagen Transporter comes in several variants with different gross weights and load requirements, and that affects which tyre is right. The most important thing to check is the load index. A tyre with too low a load index cannot take the load weight, which affects safety and can cause tyre damage. The Transporter needs C (commercial) tyres, or tyres with a high enough load index for the vehicle's gross weight. Passenger car tyres are not approved even if the dimension looks correct. The tyre dimension depends on the variant and model year. The most common dimensions on the Transporter are 215/65R16C and 235/65R16C, but it varies with the variant and trim.

Summer tyres for the Volkswagen Transporter

A fully loaded Transporter in summer places high demands on braking distance and road grip. The right summer tyres make a difference to both safety and fuel consumption over time. Low rolling resistance: shows in fuel consumption, particularly on a vehicle that covers long distances every day. The right load index: never lower than the original, whatever the tyre make or model. Quiet running: a Transporter used for carrying people, or as a California, places different demands than a pure panel van. We will help you find the right balance.

Winter tyres for the Volkswagen Transporter

A heavy Transporter takes longer to stop on a slippery surface, and it is the tyres that decide the braking distance. The right winter tyres are an investment in safety that shows every day through the winter half of the year. Studded tyres: maximum grip on ice for anyone who drives a lot on slippery open roads or in northern Sweden. Friction tyres: quieter running and good grip on ploughed ice and snow, which suits city driving better. Load index: just as important on winter tyres as on summer tyres; never compromise on load capacity.

Complete wheel packages for the Volkswagen Transporter

Choose your tyres, add them to the basket and we show suitable rims automatically. You get a complete, balanced wheel package delivered to your door, ready to fit. Many choose to keep a dedicated set of winter wheels on steel rims. It saves time at the seasonal change and extends the life of the summer tyres. Read more about complete wheels for the Volkswagen Transporter →