Your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires. The original tire size for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is 225/40R18/XL 92H. A color-coded explanation of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta's tire size is shown below. This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 millimeters. This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today. The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.
This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires. The original tire size for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is 225/40ZR18/XL 92Y. A color-coded explanation of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta's tire size is shown below. This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 millimeters.
This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today. The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.
From the Skoda Rapid feature and Specifications it is clear that the car is looking to come out all guns blazing and will be available in both the petrol and diesel variants right from the launch. After the advent of the much famed Skoda Laura RS in India, the company had speculated about the launch of the Skoda Rapid. The Skoda Rapid production has already began at the Chennai plant and the car looks pretty attractive for an entry level sedan. The Skoda Rapid is hugely influenced from the Skoda Laura while on the features and specifications side the car seems heavily drawn from the likes of Volkswagen Vento. The bookings though will be opened any time soon for the Skoda Rapid. The car will also come in three variants namely Active, Ambition and Elegance. Apart from the variants the car also comes in a wide variety of colours like Candy White, Deep Black, Brilliant Silver, Flash Red and Cappuccino Beige. Recently the Indian car segment has seen a spate of entry level sedans like the Nissan Sunny, new Tata Indica Vista, Force One, New Maruti Swift, and New Volkswagen Jetta. Only time will tell the fate of the Skoda Rapid.
