2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 6x15 · 6.5x16 · 7x17 · 7.5x17
Offset: ET47 · ET38 · ET42 · ET33
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5×100
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Thread: M14×1.5
Tire size: 195/65R15 · 205/55R16 · 225/45R17

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.8T · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET38	4.50 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET42	4.90 in	205/55R16	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol	7x17	ET38	5.00 in	225/45R17	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8T · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	ET33	5.05 in	225/45R17	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	6x15	ET38	4.50 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	6.5x16	ET42	4.90 in	205/55R16	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET38	4.50 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET42	4.90 in	205/55R16	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8i · V6, Petrol	6.5x16	ET42	4.90 in	205/55R16	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8i · V6, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8i · V6, Petrol	6x15	ET38	4.50 in	195/65R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8i · V6, Petrol	7x17	ET38	5.00 in	225/45R17	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8i · V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET33	5.05 in	225/45R17	5x100	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2003 Volkswagen Jetta 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 — 2 documented builds

2 documented builds.

2003 Volkswagen Jetta custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET15 / 18×10 ET28

Documented on a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: CCW K57

Front: 18×8.5 ET15 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×10 ET28 · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 42 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET20 / 18×8.5 ET15

Documented on a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8.5 ET20 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×8.5 ET15

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 37 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

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.