2009 Volkswagen GTI Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET51 · ET50 · ET47 · ET49
Backspacing: 5.76 in · 4.97 in · 5.85 in · 4.93 in
Bolt pattern: 5×112
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Thread: M14×1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0T · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	6x17	ET51 / ET49	5.76 in	225/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0T · I4, Petrol	6x16	6x17	ET50 / ET49	4.97 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0T · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	6x17	ET51 / ET49	5.76 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0T · I4, Petrol	8x19	6x17	ET47 / ET49	5.85 in	225/35R19 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2009 Volkswagen 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 — 3 documented builds
18-inch — 1 documented build

4 documented builds.

Staggered · 19×8.5 ET45 / 19×9.5 ET35

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

Wheel: Linea Corse LeMan

Front: 19×8.5 ET45
Rear: 19×9.5 ET35

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 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 · 19×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Giovanna Dalar-5

Front: 19×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET47 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Axis Super Hiro

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Niche Essen - M146

Front: 19×? · 225/35R19
Rear: — · 245/35R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET47 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

OEM baseline

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More specs for the 2009 Volkswagen 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.