2013 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

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

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2013 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:

17-inch — 4 documented builds
19-inch — 4 documented builds
18-inch — 3 documented builds

11 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 19×8.5 ET46 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS SR

Front: 19×8.5 ET46
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET45 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 · 18×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rotiform blq

Front: 18×8.5 ET45 · 215/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 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 · 18×8 ET42 / 18×9.5 ET45

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Citrine - M161

Front: 18×8 ET42 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET45 · 225/35R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 15.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8.5 ET25 / 19×9.5 ET22

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ESR SR01

Front: 17×8.5 ET25 · 215/40R17
Rear: 19×9.5 ET22

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET54 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 48 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET45 / 17×9 ET45

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Zauber monoblocks

Front: 17×8 ET45 · 215/40R17
Rear: 17×9 ET45

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET54 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 21.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Ultraleggeras

Front: 17×8 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET54 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 31.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS CH-R

Front: 19×8.5 ET48 · 235/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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

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Staggered · 18×9 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×9 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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17×8

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/45R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET54 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×8.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk G2

Front: 19×8.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 19×8.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rotiform TMB

Front: 19×8.5 · 225/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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