Can I fit run flat tyres to my Volkswagen ID.3?
Can I fit run flats to my 2023 VW ID3 Pro?
Asked on 9 July 2025 by Highway61

Technically it would be possible to fit run flat tyres to your Volkswagen, but to do so may require some compromises in terms of the type of tyre you select and your vehicle's performance. Depending on the exact specification of your ID.3 it could be fitted with 18, 19 or 20 inch wheels, but from the factory it is fitted with tyres that have a speed rating of T, which is a maximum of 118mph reflecting its limited top speed as an electric vehicle.
Broadly speaking, run flat tyres tend to come in high performance specification where handling, grip and high speed capability are paramount, whereas the tyres currently fitted to your car are designed for low rolling resistance, and are relatively narrow for their size. To fit run flats to your car would require a significant change in tyre size, which would potentially change the ride quality, handling characteristics and range of your vehicle, so we would only advise doing so after consulting with a reputable tyre fitter to find a suitable size for your vehicle.
Broadly speaking, run flat tyres tend to come in high performance specification where handling, grip and high speed capability are paramount, whereas the tyres currently fitted to your car are designed for low rolling resistance, and are relatively narrow for their size. To fit run flats to your car would require a significant change in tyre size, which would potentially change the ride quality, handling characteristics and range of your vehicle, so we would only advise doing so after consulting with a reputable tyre fitter to find a suitable size for your vehicle.
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