2011 Volkswagen 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

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Configuration

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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	6.5x16	6x17	ET50 / ET49	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0T · I4, Petrol	7x17	6x17	ET54 / ET49	5.63 in	225/45R17 / 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	ET45 / ET49	5.77 in	225/35R19 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2011 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:

18-inch — 3 documented builds
20-inch — 2 documented builds

5 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 18×8 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Neuspeed RSE07

Front: 18×8 ET45 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 12.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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20×8.5 ET45

Documented on a 2011 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 235/30R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 6.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×? ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: 3SDM

Front: 18×? ET45
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Sportec Mono

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 · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2011 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.