Summer complete wheel set for VW Passat B8

The Volkswagen Passat B8 (3G) is one of Europe's most popular mid-range models, combining high long-distance comfort with modern MQB technology. Thanks to efficient TSI and TDI engines, the Passat GTE plug-in hybrid, and optional 4Motion all-wheel drive, the Passat places different technical demands on complete summer wheel sets.

The B8's axle geometry, its aerodynamic vehicle shape, the large brake systems on more powerful engines, and the hybrid/all-wheel-drive technology make precisely coordinated rims & summer tires indispensable.
Reifenshop Landshut only offers summer wheels that are 100% compatible with all Passat B8 variants – regardless of whether it's the sedan or the Variant.

✔ Compatible with all VW Passat B8 variants

Models

• VW Passat B8 Sedan

• VW Passat B8 Variant

• VW Passat B8 GTE (Plug-in Hybrid)

• VW Passat B8 4Motion TDI

Engine variants (general compatibility)

• 1.4 / 1.5 / 2.0 TSI

• 1.6 / 2.0 TDI

• 2.0 BiTDI

• GTE Plug-in Hybrid

• DSG models

Chassis & Technology

• MQB platform

• large brake calipers for 2.0 TSI/2.0 TDI/Biturbo

• Hybrid-specific approvals (GTE)

• variable rim sizes 16–19 inch

• optional DCC chassis

🔧 Why the VW Passat B8 needs special complete summer wheel sets

1. Different brake systems require tested brake clearances

Depending on the engine, the Passat B8 has –

• Standard brakes

• large TDI/TSI performance brakes

• Hybrid-specific GTE brake systems
  → Summer wheels must be brake-clearance tested.

2. Exact ET values are crucial for the MQB platform

Incorrect offsets lead to:

• Rubbing in the wheel arch

• Contact with the strut

• noticeably unstable driving behavior
  → Precise ET values are indispensable.

3. Rolling circumference must correctly support hybrid & all-wheel-drive systems

Especially relevant for:

• Passat GTE: recuperation & hybrid control

• 4Motion: uniform speed detection
  → OEM rolling circumference must be precisely maintained.

4. Summer tires must combine comfort with high driving stability

The Passat needs tires with:

• high wet grip

• short braking distance

• good high-speed stability

• efficient rolling resistance

5. Rim widths directly affect steering & comfort behavior

Passat B8 reacts noticeably to:

• tires that are too wide (nervousness)

• tires that are too narrow (loss of traction)
  → OEM-like rim/tire dimensions are ideal.

🛠 Reifenshop Landshut testing procedures for VW Passat B8 summer wheels

All complete summer wheel sets at Reifenshop Landshut are tested for:

• correct ET & rim dimensions for B8 platform

• Brake clearance (TSI/TDI/GTE)

• Load capacity validation according to mid-range standards

• Concentricity & vibration-free operation

• DOT & tread depth measurement for used summer wheels

• OEM rolling circumference for all engine variants

• 4Motion compatibility

→ Only technically perfect summer wheels make it into the assortment.

🧊 Summer wheel offer for VW Passat B8 at Reifenshop Landshut

We offer:

• Premium summer tires (Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli)

• 16–19 inch complete summer wheels

• brake-clearance tested alloy wheels for high-performance engines

• used, tested summer wheels

• GTE & 4Motion compatible wheel combinations

🔍 Easily select suitable summer wheels

With the Reifenshop Landshut vehicle filter
(Manufacturer → Model Series → Model Name)
you will only receive wheels that are:

• 100% Passat B8 compatible

• meet correct ET & load capacity values

• fully brake-clearance tested

• precisely maintain OEM rolling circumference

• meet hybrid & all-wheel-drive requirements

→ Incorrect purchases are excluded.

⭐ Why Reifenshop Landshut?

• tested complete summer wheel sets for VW Passat B8

• Premium quality – new or used

• fast Europe-wide delivery

• maximum stability & summer performance

• exact technical fit for MQB platform

Order complete summer wheel sets for your VW Passat now – comfortable, efficient, and perfect for the warm season.