Volkswagen Arteon Tyre Pressures

Manufacturer-recommended front and rear pressures for every Arteon tyre size and variant — in psi, bar or kPa.

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How to check

Checking your Volkswagen Arteon tyre pressure

Two minutes at home or on a garage forecourt is all it takes.

Find your pressure

Look up your tyre size in the pressure chart, or check the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or fuel filler flap.

Check the tyres cold

Recommended figures are cold pressures — measure before driving, or at least a couple of hours after a journey.

Top up all four monthly

Check every tyre (and the spare) once a month and before long trips, then refit the valve caps securely.

Tyre Pressure Chart

Recommended pressures for your Volkswagen Arteon

Cold inflation pressures as recommended by Volkswagen. Use the laden figures when the car is fully loaded with passengers or luggage.

Tyre sizeFrontFront (loaded)RearRear (loaded)
215/60 R16 95H ARTEON ELEGANCE 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
215/60 R16 99H ARTEON ELEGANCE ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 99V ARTEON ELEGANCE ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 95H ARTEON R ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 99H ARTEON R ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 99V ARTEON R ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 95H ARTEON R-LINE 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
215/60 R16 99H ARTEON R-LINE ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 99V ARTEON R-LINE ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 95H ARTEON SE ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 99H ARTEON SE ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/60 R16 99V ARTEON SE ––– ––– 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 94H ARTEON ELEGANCE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
215/55 R17 98H ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 98T ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 94H ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 98H ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 98T ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 94H ARTEON R-LINE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
215/55 R17 98H ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 98T ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 94H ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 98H ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
215/55 R17 98T ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97H ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa ––– –––
225/55 R17 101W ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97W ARTEON ELEGANCE 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa
225/55 R17 97Y ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97H ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa ––– –––
225/55 R17 101W ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97Y ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97H ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa ––– –––
225/55 R17 101W ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97W ARTEON R-LINE 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa
225/55 R17 97Y ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97H ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa ––– –––
225/55 R17 101W ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
225/55 R17 97Y ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100V ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96V ARTEON ELEGANCE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
245/45 R18 100W ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96W ARTEON ELEGANCE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
245/45 R18 100Y ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100V ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96V ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100W ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96W ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100Y ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100V ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96V ARTEON R-LINE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
245/45 R18 100W ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96W ARTEON R-LINE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
245/45 R18 100Y ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100V ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96V ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100W ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 96W ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/45 R18 100Y ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98H ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar262 – 317 kPa
245/40 R19 98V ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 94W ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar262 – 317 kPa
245/40 R19 98Y ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98H ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98V ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 94W ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98Y ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98H ARTEON R-LINE 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar262 – 317 kPa
245/40 R19 98V ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 94W ARTEON R-LINE 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa 38 – 39 psi2.6 – 2.7 bar262 – 269 kPa 38 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar262 – 317 kPa
245/40 R19 98Y ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98H ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98V ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 94W ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/40 R19 98Y ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/35 R20 95W ARTEON ELEGANCE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/35 R20 95Y ARTEON ELEGANCE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
245/35 R20 95W ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/35 R20 95Y ARTEON R 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/35 R20 95W ARTEON R-LINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/35 R20 95Y ARTEON R-LINE 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 36 – 38 psi2.5 – 2.6 bar248 – 262 kPa 38 – 44 psi2.6 – 3.0 bar262 – 303 kPa
245/35 R20 95W ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa
245/35 R20 95Y ARTEON SE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa

Always double-check against the tyre placard inside the driver's door or your Volkswagen handbook — pressures can vary by exact specification and year.

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Why it matters

The right pressure pays for itself

Tyres naturally lose around 1–2 psi a month, and more in cold weather — so even careful drivers end up under-inflated. Running your Arteon below Volkswagen's recommended pressure increases rolling resistance, which means more fuel burned, faster shoulder wear and longer braking distances in the wet.

Over-inflating isn't the answer either: too much air shrinks the tyre's contact patch, wearing the centre of the tread and making grip and ride quality worse. The recommended figures in the chart are the sweet spot — and if you're carrying a full load of passengers or luggage, switch to the laden values before you set off.

How pressure shapes your grip on the road

Under-inflated Only the shoulders touch — vague steering, extra fuel, hot edges
Correct pressure Full, even contact — best grip, wear and fuel economy
Over-inflated Just the centre grips — harsher ride, faster middle wear

The red zones are where a mis-inflated tyre carries the load — and where it wears out first.

Help & Advice

Tyre pressure questions, answered

What tyre pressure should a Volkswagen Arteon be?
It depends on your tyre size and variant — most Arteon fitments sit roughly between 30 and 38 psi (about 2.1–2.6 bar). Use the chart on this page to find your exact size, and confirm against the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or your handbook.
Where do I find the recommended pressure on the car?
Most Volkswagen models have a tyre placard inside the driver's door jamb; some print it inside the fuel filler flap or glovebox lid. It lists front and rear pressures for each approved tyre size, including fully-laden figures. The owner's handbook has the same table.
When should I use the laden pressures?
Use the laden (loaded) figures when the car is carrying close to a full load — four or five occupants, a packed boot, or towing. The extra pressure supports the added weight and keeps the car stable. Drop back to the normal figures once you've unloaded.
What's the difference between psi, bar and kPa?
They're just different units for the same pressure. UK forecourt gauges usually read psi (pounds per square inch), European handbooks often quote bar, and kPa (kilopascals) appears on many door stickers. 1 bar = 14.5 psi = 100 kPa — or simply switch units on the pressure chart.
How often should I check my tyre pressures?
Once a month, and always before a long journey or when loading the car up. Tyres lose air naturally, and a visual glance won't spot a few psi missing. Check them cold, and if one tyre keeps losing pressure faster than the rest, have it inspected — it may have a slow puncture.
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