Volkswagen Caravelle Tyre Pressures

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

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How to check

Checking your Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Caravelle

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)
195/70 R15 104S CARAVELLE LIMOUSINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
195/70 R15 104S CARAVELLE SEDAN 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
205/65 R15 102T CARAVELLE CL9 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
205/65 R15 102R CARAVELLE LIMOUSINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
205/65 R15 102T CARAVELLE LIMOUSINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
205/65 R15 102T CARAVELLE VARIANT 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
215/65 R15 104T CARAVELLE CL9 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
215/65 R15 104T CARAVELLE LIMOUSINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
215/65 R15 104T CARAVELLE VARIANT 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
205/65 R16 103T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
205/65 R16 107T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 33 – 41 psi2.3 – 2.8 bar228 – 283 kPa 37 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar255 – 317 kPa 33 – 38 psi2.3 – 2.6 bar228 – 262 kPa 37 – 48 psi2.6 – 3.3 bar255 – 331 kPa
205/65 R16 103T CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
205/65 R16 107T CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
215/65 R16 102T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
215/65 R16 106T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
215/65 R16 106T CARAVELLE S 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
215/65 R16 102T CARAVELLE SE 41 – 44 psi2.8 – 3.0 bar283 – 303 kPa 46 – 49 psi3.2 – 3.4 bar317 – 338 kPa 38 – 48 psi2.6 – 3.3 bar262 – 331 kPa 48 – 51 psi3.3 – 3.5 bar331 – 352 kPa
215/65 R16 106T CARAVELLE SE 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
225/60 R16 102H CARAVELLE LIMOUSINE 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
235/60 R16 104H CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 38 – 41 psi2.6 – 2.8 bar262 – 283 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 45 psi3.1 bar310 kPa
235/60 R16 104T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/60 R16 104T CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
215/60 R17 104H CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 37 psi2.6 bar255 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 37 psi2.6 bar255 kPa
215/60 R17 104T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 33 – 41 psi2.3 – 2.8 bar228 – 283 kPa 37 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar255 – 317 kPa 33 – 38 psi2.3 – 2.6 bar228 – 262 kPa 37 – 48 psi2.6 – 3.3 bar255 – 331 kPa
215/60 R17 109T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
215/60 R17 104T CARAVELLE GENERATION 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 57 psi3.9 bar393 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 58 psi4.0 bar400 kPa
215/60 R17 104T CARAVELLE SE 41 – 51 psi2.8 – 3.5 bar283 – 352 kPa 46 – 58 psi3.2 – 4.0 bar317 – 400 kPa 38 – 52 psi2.6 – 3.6 bar262 – 359 kPa 48 – 58 psi3.3 – 4.0 bar331 – 400 kPa
215/60 R17 109T CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
225/55 R17 104H CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 33 – 41 psi2.3 – 2.8 bar228 – 283 kPa 37 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar255 – 317 kPa 33 – 38 psi2.3 – 2.6 bar228 – 262 kPa 37 – 48 psi2.6 – 3.3 bar255 – 331 kPa
225/55 R17 104H CARAVELLE GENERATION 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 57 psi3.9 bar393 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 58 psi4.0 bar400 kPa
225/55 R17 104H CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 103H CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 103T CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 45 psi3.1 bar310 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 99V CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 103W CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 32 – 41 psi2.2 – 2.8 bar221 – 283 kPa 32 – 46 psi2.2 – 3.2 bar221 – 317 kPa 32 – 38 psi2.2 – 2.6 bar221 – 262 kPa 32 – 48 psi2.2 – 3.3 bar221 – 331 kPa
235/55 R17 103H CARAVELLE GENERATION 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 103W CARAVELLE GENERATION 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 103H CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 99V CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/55 R17 103W CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
255/45 R18 103H CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
255/45 R18 103V CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
255/45 R18 103W CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 33 – 41 psi2.3 – 2.8 bar228 – 283 kPa 37 – 46 psi2.6 – 3.2 bar255 – 317 kPa 33 – 38 psi2.3 – 2.6 bar228 – 262 kPa 37 – 48 psi2.6 – 3.3 bar255 – 331 kPa
255/45 R18 103Y CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
255/45 R18 103H CARAVELLE GENERATION 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
255/45 R18 103W CARAVELLE GENERATION 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 49 psi3.4 bar338 kPa
255/45 R18 103V CARAVELLE S 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
255/45 R18 103Y CARAVELLE S 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
255/45 R18 103H CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
255/45 R18 103V CARAVELLE SE 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
255/45 R18 103W CARAVELLE SE 41 psi2.8 bar283 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
255/45 R18 103Y CARAVELLE SE 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 54 psi3.7 bar372 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa 55 psi3.8 bar379 kPa
255/50 R19 103Y CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 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 Caravelle 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 Caravelle be?
It depends on your tyre size and variant — most Caravelle 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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