2009 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 2009 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 — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×9 ET38 / 18×10 ET32

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

Wheel: Work Equip M1

Front: 18×9 ET38 · 205/40R18
Rear: 18×10 ET32 · 215/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 41.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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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.