2005 Volkswagen Touareg Wheel Offset

ET55 · ET54 · ET57 · ET60 · ET52

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET55 · ET54 · ET57 · ET60 · ET52
Wheel size: 7.5x17 · 7x16 · 8x18 · 9x19 · 9x20 · 9.5x20
Backspacing: 5.92 in · 5.63 in · 6.24 in · 6.86 in · 6.80 in
Bolt pattern: 5×130, 5×120
Center bore: 71.3 mm, 65.1 mm, 71.5 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	235/65R17	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	7x16	ET54	5.63 in	235/70R16	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	255/60R17	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BLK, BPD, I5, Diesel	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x120	65.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	235/65R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	255/60R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, BKS, CATA, V6, Diesel	9.5x20	ET52	6.80 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	235/65R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	255/60R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, BMV, V6, Petrol	9.5x20	ET52	6.80 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	235/65R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	255/60R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.6FSi · 3.6L, BHK, BHL, V6, Petrol	9.5x20	ET52	6.80 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	235/65R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	7.5x17	ET55	5.92 in	255/60R17	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, AXQ, V8, Petrol	9.5x20	ET52	6.80 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.0TDi · 5.0L, AYH, BLE, BWF, V10, Diesel	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.0TDi · 5.0L, AYH, BLE, BWF, V10, Diesel	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.0TDi · 5.0L, AYH, BLE, BWF, V10, Diesel	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.0TDi · 5.0L, AYH, BLE, BWF, V10, Diesel	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.0TDi · 5.0L, AYH, BLE, BWF, V10, Diesel	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.0TDi · 5.0L, AYH, BLE, BWF, V10, Diesel	9.5x20	ET52	6.80 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i · 6.0L, BJN, CFRA, W12, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i · 6.0L, BJN, CFRA, W12, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i · 6.0L, BJN, CFRA, W12, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i · 6.0L, BJN, CFRA, W12, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i · 6.0L, BJN, CFRA, W12, Petrol	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i · 6.0L, BJN, CFRA, W12, Petrol	9.5x20	ET52	6.80 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i (GH-7LBJNA) · W12, Petrol	9x20	ET60	6.86 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i (GH-7LBJNA) · W12, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	235/60R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i (GH-7LBJNA) · W12, Petrol	8x18	ET57	6.24 in	255/55R18	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i (GH-7LBJNA) · W12, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	255/50R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i (GH-7LBJNA) · W12, Petrol	9x19	ET60	6.86 in	275/45R19	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0i (GH-7LBJNA) · W12, Petrol	9.5x20	ET52	6.80 in	275/40R20	5x130	71.5 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2005 Volkswagen Touareg Wheel Setups

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

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22-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg custom wheel setup

Staggered · 22×10 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Milan - M134 SUV

Front: 22×10
Rear: —

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