2012 Volkswagen Passat Wheel Offset

ET43 · ET48 · ET44 · ET42 · ET45 · ET47

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET43 · ET48 · ET44 · ET42 · ET45 · ET47
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
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
Bolt pattern: 5×112
Center bore: 57.1 mm
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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Real-World 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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:

20-inch — 8 documented builds
18-inch — 1 documented build

9 documented builds.

Diameter

2012 Volkswagen Passat custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Yerevan

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Cuba-10

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Monza

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Monaco

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Puerto

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: CEC 882

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei AKP

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Monaco

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MKW Avenue A601

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

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.