2015 Passat tire fitment?

scrambld

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'06 Jetta...TDI/5spd :) >>>now a '15 Passat TDI/DSG
Can anyone tell me will a 245/40/18 fit on a 2015 Passat with OEM 18" wheels without issues.? Stock size is 235/45/18. Any chance a 255/35/18 would fit? Thanks in advance.
 

roni024

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2015 Passat TDI SEL DSG
You can find a tire diameter chart/calculator online. As long as they are close to size (and you replace all of them with the same size) the only issue will be your speedometer may be off a hair.
 

scrambld

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yes and thank you. After some online time I found that info. They would all be the same size, personally I am not into the staggered or stretch scene myself. Seeing as a 235/45/18 is the OEM size I would think a 245/40/18 would clear? Being a tad bit shorter too, if I recall....ran a few sizes and the numbers. Of course tire manufactures specs do vary.
 

740GLE

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2015 Passat SEL, 2017 Alltrack SE; BB 2010 Sedan Man; 2012 Passat,
I wouldn't go any smaller on the sidewall, both 245/40 and 255/35 have shorter sidewall and a wider tire. the inner clearance to the front struts would be the concern with a wider tire, no idea if it'd clear but a 5-8mm spacer would solve any rubbing and not poke too much outside the rim,

Ideally I'd swap up to 245-45-18 for a smidged more sidewall. gain of ride height of 4.5mm
 
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