2006 Volkswagen GTI Wheel Backspacing
5.76 in · 4.97 in · 5.85 in · 4.93 in
Quick specs
- Backspacing
- 5.76 in · 4.97 in · 5.85 in · 4.93 in
- OEM offset
- ET51 · ET50 · ET47 · ET49
- Wheel size
- 7.5x17 · 6x16 · 7.5x18 · 8x19 · 6x17
- Tire size
- Multiple — see configurations
OEM configurations
| Configuration | Front | Rear | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T · I4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET51 / ET49 | 5.76 in | 225/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0T · I4, Petrol | 6x16 | 6x17 | ET50 / ET49 | 4.97 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0T · I4, Petrol | 7.5x18 | 6x17 | ET51 / ET49 | 5.76 in | 225/40R18 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0T · I4, Petrol | 8x19 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET49 | 5.85 in | 225/35R19 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
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Backspacing values above are calculated from OEM wheel width and offset using BS = width/2 + offset_mm/25.4 (same formula as the fitment calculator).
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More specs for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI
Backspacing on these pages is calculated from OEM wheel width and offset (width/2 + offset_mm/25.4). Higher backspacing seats the wheel farther inward; lower backspacing moves it outward.