2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Wheel Offset

ET54 · ET47 · ET50

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET54 · ET47 · ET50
Wheel size: 7x17 · 6x15 · 6.5x15 · 6x16 · 6.5x16
Backspacing: 5.63 in · 4.85 in · 5.22 in · 4.97 in
Bolt pattern: 5×112
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Tire size: 225/45R17 · 195/65R15 · 205/55R16

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5i · I5, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 — 2 documented builds
19-inch — 1 documented build

3 documented builds.

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET38 / 18×9.5 ET44

Documented on a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: CCW Classic

Front: 18×8.5 ET38 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET44 · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET54 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 35 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Audi RS6

Front: 18×8 ET35 · 215/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET54 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 31.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET52 / 19×9.5 ET52

Documented on a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: RH Alurad Turbo P

Front: 19×8.5 ET52 · 225/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 ET52

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET54 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 21 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 17.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit

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.