2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5×100, 5×112
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Thread: M14×1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

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	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	6x15	ET38	4.50 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	6.5x16	ET42	4.90 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	7x17	ET38	5.00 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · I4, Diesel	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	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
2.5i · 2.5L, I5, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, I5, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6FSi · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6FSi · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6FSi · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6FSi · I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6FSi · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6FSi · I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, BSE, BSF, CCSA, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, BSE, BSF, CCSA, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, BSE, BSF, CCSA, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, BSE, BSF, CCSA, I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, BSE, BSF, CCSA, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, BSE, BSF, CCSA, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, BKC, BLS, BXE, I4, Diesel	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, BKC, BLS, BXE, I4, Diesel	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, BKC, BLS, BXE, I4, Diesel	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, BKC, BLS, BXE, I4, Diesel	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, BKC, BLS, BXE, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, BKC, BLS, BXE, I4, Diesel	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi · 2.0L, BLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi · 2.0L, BLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi · 2.0L, BLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi · 2.0L, BLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi · 2.0L, BLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ, I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi · 2.0L, BLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · 2.0L, BMM, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · 2.0L, BMM, I4, Diesel	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · 2.0L, BMM, I4, Diesel	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · 2.0L, BMM, I4, Diesel	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · 2.0L, BMM, I4, Diesel	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · 2.0L, BMM, I4, Diesel	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi · I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi · I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	ET51	5.76 in	225/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2005 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 — 8 documented builds
17-inch — 5 documented builds

13 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

2005 Volkswagen Jetta custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8 ET15 / 18×8 ET10

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8 ET15 · 205/40R18
Rear: 18×8 ET10

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 42.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 29.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET23 / 18×9 ET23

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8 ET23 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×9 ET23 · 225/35R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 34.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET20 / 17×10.5 ET15

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×9 ET20 · 215/40R17
Rear: 17×10.5 ET15 · 215/45R17

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 43.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET29 / 18×10 ET30

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8.5 ET29 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×10 ET30 · 245/35R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 34.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET10 / 17×9 ET20

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×8 ET10 · 205/40R17
Rear: 17×9 ET20

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 · 18×8 ET32 / 18×8 ET27

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8 ET32 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×8 ET27

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 25.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET25 / 17×9 ET14

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS RS Hybrid

Front: 17×9 ET25 · 205/45R17
Rear: 17×9 ET14

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 38.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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18×8.5 ET30

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 33.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET23 / 18×8 ET13

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ATS Techart Monoblocks

Front: 18×8 ET23 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×8 ET13

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 34.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET14 / 18×9.5 ET26

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8.5 ET14 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET26 · 215/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 49.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 24.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7.5 ET27 / 17×7.5 ET20

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×7.5 ET27 · 225/45R17
Rear: 17×7.5 ET20

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 17.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET24 / 18×9 ET22

Documented on a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×9 ET24 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×9 ET22

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 46 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7.9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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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.