2012 Volkswagen Beetle Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Offset
Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
57.1 mm
Thread
M14×1.5
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.0FSi · I4, Petrol8x19ET485.89 in235/40R195x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0FSi · I4, Petrol8x20ET485.89 in235/35R205x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5 · I5, Petrol7x17ET475.35 in215/55R175x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5 · I5, Petrol8x18ET485.89 in235/45R185x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.2TSi · 1.2L, CBZB, I4, Petrol6.5x16ET444.98 in215/60R165x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.2TSi · 1.2L, CBZB, I4, Petrol7x17ET435.19 in215/55R175x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.2TSi · 1.2L, CBZB, I4, Petrol8x18ET485.89 in235/45R185x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.2TSi · 1.2L, CBZB, I4, Petrol8x19ET485.89 in235/40R195x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, I4, Petrol8.5x19ET486.14 in225/45R195x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, I4, Petrol7x18ET485.39 in255/50R185x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, I4, Petrol8x19ET385.50 in235/35R195x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6TDi · I4, Diesel7x17ET545.63 in215/70R175x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6TDi · I4, Diesel7.5x16ET535.84 in225/55R165x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6TDi · I4, Diesel8.5x17ET536.34 in225/55R175x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6TDi · I4, Diesel9x1910x19ET48 / ET536.39 in225/40R195x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel8x16ET425.65 in195/45R165x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel7.5x17ET535.84 in245/55R175x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel8x18ET536.09 in225/40R185x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel7x20ET485.39 in245/25R205x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0TSi · 2.0L, I4, Petrol8.5x20ET536.34 in215/40R205x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0TSi · 2.0L, I4, Petrol7.5x21ET485.64 in255/35R215x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.2TSi (DBA-16CBZ) · I4, Petrol6.5x16ET394.79 in215/70R165x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.2TSi (DBA-16CBZ) · I4, Petrol6x16ET434.69 in195/45R165x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol6x178.5x20ET44 / ET384.73 in225/45R17 / 215/25R205x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol8x188.5x20ET43 / ET385.69 in235/45R18 / 215/25R205x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol8.5x178.5x20ET48 / ET386.14 in245/35R17 / 215/25R205x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol8x198.5x20ET58 / ET386.28 in255/50R19 / 215/25R205x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2012 Volkswagen 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:

  • 20-inch — 3 documented builds

3 documented builds.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Giovanna Kilis

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    2012 Volkswagen Beetle custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

    Wheel: Giovanna Kilis

    Front
    20×?
    Rear
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 20×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

      2012 Volkswagen Beetle custom wheel setup

      Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

      Wheel: Giovanna Kilis

      Front
      20×?
      Rear
      Compared with OEM

      Compared with the 20×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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        More specs for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

        Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.