2004 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

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Configuration

Enkei Performance J10
15 × 6.5″ · ET +38 · Black w/Mach Lip
$137.25
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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
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	7x17	ET38	5.00 in	225/45R17	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 2004 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:

17-inch — 2 documented builds
18-inch — 2 documented builds

4 documented builds.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta custom wheel setup

Staggered · 17×8 ET10 / 17×9 ET20

Documented on a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×8 ET10 · 205/45R17
Rear: 17×9 ET20 · 215/45R17

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 40.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 15.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET5 / 17×9 ET25

Documented on a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×8 ET5 · 215/45R17
Rear: 17×9 ET25 · 205/40R17

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 45.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 20.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 / 18×9

Documented on a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: STR 607

Front: 18×8 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×9 · 245/35R18

Compared with OEM

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

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 / 18×9

Documented on a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: STR 607

Front: 18×8 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×9 · 245/35R18

Compared with OEM

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

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2004 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.