WheelOffset

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Wheel Offset

ET26–ET52 (13 configs)

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET26–ET52 (13 configs)
Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing
4.02–5.94 in (25 configs)
Bolt pattern
5×100
Center bore
57.1 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
1.4i · I4, Petrol6x15—ET384.50 in195/65R155x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.4i · I4, Petrol5.5x16—ET364.17 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.4i · I4, Petrol6.5x16—ET424.90 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.4i · I4, Petrol7x17—ET425.15 in225/45R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Petrol6x15—ET384.50 in195/65R155x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Petrol5.5x16—ET364.17 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Petrol6.5x16—ET424.90 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Petrol7x17—ET385.00 in225/45R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Petrol7.5x17—ET385.25 in225/45R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol5x14—ET434.19 in175/55R145x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol6.5x15—ET465.06 in215/65R155x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol5.5x15—ET474.60 in205/45R155x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol7.5x18—ET435.44 in205/45R185x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol7.5x18—ET385.25 in245/35R185x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol6x16—ET484.89 in175/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol4.5x16—ET464.06 in225/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol5.5x16—ET424.40 in215/65R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol7x16—ET385.00 in235/35R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol8.5x17—ET435.94 in245/45R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.3i · I5, Petrol7x17—ET425.15 in225/55R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.3i · I5, Petrol6.5x16—ET414.86 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.3i · I5, Petrol7.5x16—ET385.25 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.3i · I5, Petrol7.5x18—ET385.25 in215/45R185x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol7x156x17ET37 / ET364.96 in205/65R15 / 205/55R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol7.5x186x17ET38 / ET365.25 in245/55R18 / 205/55R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol8.5x186x17ET38 / ET365.75 in245/45R18 / 205/55R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i (ABA-9CBFS) · I4, Petrol6.5x16—ET424.90 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i (ABA-9CBFS) · I4, Petrol6x15—ET384.50 in195/65R155x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i (ABA-9CBFS) · I4, Petrol5.5x16—ET364.17 in205/55R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i (ABA-9CBFS) · I4, Petrol7x17—ET385.00 in225/45R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6i (ABA-9CBFS) · I4, Petrol7.5x17—ET385.25 in225/45R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-1YAZJ) · I4, Petrol7.5x16—ET525.80 in225/45R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-1YAZJ) · I4, Petrol6.5x16—ET434.94 in205/65R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-1YAZJ) · I4, Petrol6x16—ET414.61 in215/65R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-1YAZJ) · I4, Petrol8x16—ET335.30 in235/35R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-1YAZJ) · I4, Petrol8x16—ET485.89 in205/35R165x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-9CAZJ) · I4, Petrol6.5x17—ET525.30 in225/55R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-9CAZJ) · I4, Petrol7x14—ET284.60 in185/65R145x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-9CAZJ) · I4, Petrol6x15—ET264.02 in205/45R155x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-9CAZJ) · I4, Petrol8x17—ET435.69 in235/35R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i (ABA-9CAZJ) · I4, Petrol8x17—ET485.89 in245/35R175x10057.1 mmM14 x 1.5

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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  • Dorman 611-236 Wheel Lug Nut M14-1.50

    M14 x 1.5

    Matches M14 x 1.5 thread — confirm wheel seat style

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  • White Knight M14 x 1.50 Lug Nuts

    M14 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3809XLBK-33AM Black M14x1.50 Lug Nuts

    M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 18-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei LS-5

Front
18×?
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET43 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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    More specs for the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle

    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.