2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI 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

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI has multiple cataloged OEM wheel configurations, including 7.5x17, 7.5x18, 7.5x19, 8x19, and 8x20 sizes. Listed OEM offsets range from ET41 to ET60, with exact wheel, offset, backspacing, and tire pairings varying by configuration. OEM tire listings include 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 225/35R19, 235/35R19, and 225/30R20.

This Golf GTI uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, a 57.1 mm center bore, and M14 x 1.5 lug bolts. The database includes 143 documented custom builds, most commonly using 19-, 18-, and 20-inch diameters; those observed setups are not universal fit or clearance confirmation.

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0 TSI · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	8.5x18	ET49 / ET52	5.68 in	225/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · I4, Petrol	7.5x19	—	ET51	5.76 in	225/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · I4, Petrol	8x19	—	ET50	5.97 in	235/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · I4, Petrol	8x20	—	ET47	5.85 in	225/30R20	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CHHB, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	9x17	ET49 / ET60	5.68 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CHHB, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET51	5.76 in	225/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CHHB, I4, Petrol	7.5x19	—	ET51	5.76 in	225/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CHHB, I4, Petrol	8x19	—	ET50	5.97 in	235/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI · 2.0L, CHHB, I4, Petrol	8x20	—	ET47	5.85 in	225/30R20	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI (ABA-AUCHH) · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	7x20	ET59 / ET41	6.07 in	245/35R18 / 225/35R20	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TSI (ABA-AUCHH) · I4, Petrol	6.5x18	7x20	ET46 / ET41	5.06 in	245/30R18 / 225/35R20	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI 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:

19-inch — 63 documented builds
18-inch — 48 documented builds
20-inch — 26 documented builds
17-inch — 6 documented builds

Showing 36 of 143 documented builds in this view.

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2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: WORK EMOTION CR KIWAMI

Front: 18×9.5 ET38 · 215/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×6.5 ET46 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 46.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 30.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: KESKIN KT15

Front: 19×8.5 ET45
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 18.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: AUDI A6 ROTORS

Front: 20×8.5 ET45 · 225/30R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8 ET47 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 8.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: SPARCO ASSETTO GARA

Front: 18×8 ET38 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×6.5 ET46 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 27 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OZ ULTRALEGGERA

Front: 20×8.5 ET48 · 235/30R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8 ET47 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 5.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS CH-R REVISITED

Front: 19×8.5 ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 15.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VOSSEN CVT

Front: 19×8.5 ET45
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 18.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET44 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VOSSEN CV3

Front: 20×8.5 ET44
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8 ET47 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 9.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS LM REVISITED

Front: 19×8.5 ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 15.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×7.5 ET51 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VW ROTARY

Front: 18×7.5 ET51 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×6.5 ET46 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 7.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 17.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS RX-R

Front: 19×8.5 ET45
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 18.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×7.5 ET51 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VW DURBAN

Front: 18×7.5 ET51
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×6.5 ET46 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 7.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 17.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Frequently asked questions

What is the OEM wheel offset for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The documented OEM offsets are ET49, ET51, ET50, ET47, ET59, ET46, ET41, and ET60. Exact offset depends on the listed wheel configuration, so use the complete wheel-size and tire-size pairing rather than offset alone.

What wheel sizes are listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI is listed with OEM wheel sizes from 6.5x18 through 9x20, including 7.5x17, 7.5x18, 7.5x19, 8x19, and 8x20 configurations. The supplied catalog data includes more than one configuration, so the exact size depends on the vehicle setup.

What OEM tire sizes are listed for this Golf GTI?

Listed OEM tire pairings include 225/45R17 with 7.5x17, 225/40R18 with 7.5x18, 225/35R19 with 7.5x19, 235/35R19 with 8x19, and 225/30R20 with 8x20. Additional supplied listings include 245/35R18, 245/30R18, 225/35R20, 255/25R20, and 235/20R19.

Does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI have staggered OEM wheels?

The supplied configurations include both staggered and non-staggered OEM setups. Staggered listings are marked for 7.5x18 ET49 with 225/40R18 and 7.5x17 ET49 with 225/45R17; the listed 19- and 20-inch configurations are marked non-staggered.

What are the bolt pattern and center bore?

The bolt pattern is 5x112, also shown as 5x4.41 inches. The center bore is 57.1 mm. Matching the bolt pattern alone does not confirm wheel compatibility, and a wheel with a center bore smaller than 57.1 mm cannot be installed on the hub.

What custom wheel sizes have been documented for this vehicle?

The documented database contains 143 custom builds. The most common documented diameters are 19-inch with 63 builds, 18-inch with 48, 20-inch with 26, and 17-inch with 6. These are observed custom setups, not universal fit or clearance confirmation.

Are the documented aftermarket wheel setups universal fit confirmations?

The documented custom examples include 18×9.5 ET38 with 215/40R18, 19×8.5 ET45, 20×8.5 ET45 with 225/30R20, 18×8 ET38 with 225/40R18, and 20×8.5 ET48 with 235/30R20. These examples apply to the specific recorded builds only and do not confirm fitment for every 2015 Golf GTI.

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.