2012 Volkswagen Passat Wheel Backspacing
5.19 in · 5.89 in · 4.98 in · 4.90 in · 5.27 in · 5.60 in · 4.77 in · 5.73 in
Quick specs
- Backspacing
- 5.19 in · 5.89 in · 4.98 in · 4.90 in · 5.27 in · 5.60 in · 4.77 in · 5.73 in
- OEM offset
- ET43 · ET48 · ET44 · ET42 · ET45 · ET47
- Wheel size
- Multiple — see configurations
- Bolt pattern
- 5×112
- Tire size
- Multiple — see configurations
OEM configurations
| Configuration | Front | Rear | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI · 2.0L, I4, Diesel | 7x17 | — | ET43 | 5.19 in | 215/55R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TDI · 2.0L, I4, Diesel | 8x18 | — | ET48 | 5.89 in | 235/45R18 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.5i · 2.5L, I5, Petrol | 6.5x16 | — | ET44 | 4.98 in | 215/60R16 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.5i · 2.5L, I5, Petrol | 7x17 | — | ET43 | 5.19 in | 215/55R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.5i · 2.5L, I5, Petrol | 8x18 | — | ET48 | 5.89 in | 235/45R18 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 3.6 FSI · 3.6L, V6, Petrol | 8x18 | — | ET48 | 5.89 in | 235/45R18 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 3.6 FSI · 3.6L, V6, Petrol | 7x17 | — | ET43 | 5.19 in | 215/55R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 3.6 FSI · 3.6L, V6, Petrol | 8x19 | — | ET48 | 5.89 in | 235/40R19 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 3.6 FSI · 3.6L, V6, Petrol | 8x18 | 6x17 | ET44 / ET45 | 5.73 in | 235/40R18 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 3.6 FSI · 3.6L, V6, Petrol | 8x19 | 6x17 | ET44 / ET45 | 5.73 in | 235/35R19 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 3.6 FSI · 3.6L, V6, Petrol | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET45 | 5.60 in | 235/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.4 TSI · 1.4L, CDGA, I4, Petrol-Natural gas | 6.5x16 | 6x17 | ET42 / ET45 | 4.90 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.4 TSI · 1.4L, CDGA, I4, Petrol-Natural gas | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 215/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.4 TSI · 1.4L, CDGA, I4, Petrol-Natural gas | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET45 | 5.60 in | 235/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.4 TSI · 1.4L, CDGA, I4, Petrol-Natural gas | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.6 TDI · 1.6L, I4, Diesel | 6.5x16 | 6x17 | ET42 / ET45 | 4.90 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.6 TDI · 1.6L, I4, Diesel | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 215/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.6 TDI · 1.6L, I4, Diesel | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET45 | 5.60 in | 235/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.8 TSI · 1.8L, CDAB, I4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | 6x17 | ET42 / ET45 | 4.90 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.8 TSI · 1.8L, CDAB, I4, Petrol | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.8 TSI · 1.8L, CDAB, I4, Petrol | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 215/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.8 TSI · 1.8L, CDAB, I4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET45 | 5.60 in | 235/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.8 TSI · 1.8L, CDAB, I4, Petrol | 8x18 | 6x17 | ET44 / ET45 | 5.73 in | 235/40R18 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TDI · 2.0L, CFGB, CLLA, I4, Diesel | 6.5x16 | 6x17 | ET42 / ET45 | 4.90 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TDI · 2.0L, CFGB, CLLA, I4, Diesel | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 215/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TDI · 2.0L, CFGB, CLLA, I4, Diesel | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TDI · 2.0L, CFGB, CLLA, I4, Diesel | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET45 | 5.60 in | 235/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CCZB, I4, Petrol | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 215/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CCZB, I4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | 6x17 | ET42 / ET45 | 4.90 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CCZB, I4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | 6x17 | ET42 / ET45 | 4.90 in | 215/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CCZB, I4, Petrol | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 205/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CCZB, I4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET45 | 5.60 in | 235/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CCZB, I4, Petrol | 8x18 | 6x17 | ET44 / ET45 | 5.73 in | 235/40R18 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.4 TSI (DBA-3CCAX) · 1.4L, I4, Petrol | 7x16 | 6x17 | ET45 | 5.27 in | 215/55R16 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.4 TSI (DBA-3CCAX) · 1.4L, I4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | 6x17 | ET47 / ET45 | 5.60 in | 235/45R17 / 205/50R17 | 5x112 | 57.1 mm | M14 x 1.5 |
| 1.4 TSI (DBA-3CCAX) · 1.4L, I4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | 6x17 | ET42 / ET45 | 4.90 in | 205/55R16 / 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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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.