2006 Volkswagen GTI Wheel Offset
ET51 · ET50 · ET47 · ET49
Quick specs
- OEM offset
- ET51 · ET50 · ET47 · ET49
- Wheel size
- 7.5x17 · 6x16 · 7.5x18 · 8x19 · 6x17
- Backspacing
- 5.76 in · 4.97 in · 5.85 in · 4.93 in
- Center bore
- 57.1 mm
- 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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Wheel locks
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OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.