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VW Polo generations and tyre sizes

Polo

I

1976 – 1979
Βενζίνη29–44 kW (39–60 PS)Χειροκίνητο
/ R145/70 R13155/65 R14165/55 R15175/50 R15
Polo

I (1. Facelift)

1979 – 1981
Βενζίνη29–44 kW (39–60 PS)Χειροκίνητο
/ R145/70 R13155/65 R14165/55 R15175/50 R15
Polo

II

1981 – 1990
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο29–55 kW (39–75 PS)Χειροκίνητο
/ R145/70 R13155/65 R14165/55 R15175/50 R15
Polo

II (1. Facelift)

1990 – 1994
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο33–83 kW (45–113 PS)Χειροκίνητο
/ R145/70 R13145/80 R13155/70 R13165/65 R13175/60 R13175/65 R13155/65 R14165/55 R15175/50 R15
Polo

Polo III

1994 – 2001
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο33–88 kW (45–120 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
155/70 R13175/65 R13185/55 R14185/60 R14185/55 R15195/45 R15
Polo

III (1. Facelift)

1999 – 2001
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο37–92 kW (50–125 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
155/70 R13175/65 R13185/55 R14195/45 R15
Polo

IV

2001 – 2005
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο40–96 kW (54–131 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
155/70 R13175/65 R13165/70 R14185/55 R14185/60 R14185/55 R15195/45 R15195/55 R15195/50 R16205/45 R16
Polo

Polo IV (1. Facelift)

2005 – 2009
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο40–132 kW (54–179 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
165/70 R14185/60 R14195/55 R15205/45 R16205/40 R17215/40 R17
Polo

Polo V

2009 – 2014
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο, LPG (υγραέριο)44–162 kW (60–220 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
175/70 R14185/60 R15195/55 R15215/45 R16215/40 R17215/35 R18
Polo

Polo V (1. Facelift)

2014 – 2017
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο44–141 kW (60–192 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
185/60 R15215/45 R16215/40 R17
Polo

VI

2017 – 2021
Βενζίνη, Πετρέλαιο, CNG (φυσικό αέριο), Erdgas / super48–152 kW (65–207 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
185/70 R14185/65 R15195/55 R16215/45 R17
Polo Polo VI (1. Facelift)

Polo VI (1. Facelift)

2021 – Now
Βενζίνη, Erdgas / super59–152 kW (80–207 PS)Χειροκίνητο / Αυτόματο
185/70 R14185/65 R15195/55 R16215/45 R17215/40 R18

For the VW Polo in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The VW Polo uses 29 tyre sizes across 12 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 Polo - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for VW Polo

Best tyres for VW Polo 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
9.2/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best budget
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
8.1/10
Best overall
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for VW Polo

#TyreβαθμολογίαWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium75%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium82%
3GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium53%
4Kleber KRISALP HP38.97.56.97.88.0Upper-middle64%
5BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 28.77.27.48.38.1Upper-middle67%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for VW Polo?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for VW Polo are: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), GoodYear UltraGrip 9 (8.9/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit VW Polo?
The VW Polo uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 145/70 R13, 155/65 R14, 165/55 R15, 175/50 R15, 145/80 R13, 155/70 R13, 165/65 R13, 175/60 R13, 175/65 R13, 185/55 R14, 185/60 R14, 185/55 R15, 195/45 R15, 165/70 R14, 195/55 R15, 195/50 R16, 205/45 R16, 205/40 R17, 215/40 R17, 175/70 R14, 185/60 R15, 215/45 R16, 215/35 R18, 185/70 R14, 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 215/45 R17, 215/40 R18.
How many generations does the VW Polo have?
The VW Polo has 12 generations, from 1976 to 2021.
What is the best budget tyre for VW Polo?
The highest-rated budget option for VW Polo is the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 with a rating of 8.1/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for VW Polo?
For wet road performance on VW Polo, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 good for VW Polo?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for VW Polo with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 75% of VW Polo tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for VW Polo?
To choose the right tyres for VW Polo: 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.