2006 Volkswagen Jetta Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET50 · ET54 · ET47 · ET51
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	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
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
2.0T · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	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
1.4TSi · 1.4L, BMY, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, BMY, I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, BMY, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, BMY, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, BMY, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.4TSi · 1.4L, BMY, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	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 · I4, Diesel	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · 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
2.0FSi (GH-1KBLX) · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi (GH-1KBLX) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi (GH-1KBLX) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi (GH-1KBLX) · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi (GH-1KBLX) · I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0FSi (GH-1KBLX) · I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi (GH-1KAXX) · I4, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi (GH-1KAXX) · I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi (GH-1KAXX) · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi (GH-1KAXX) · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	ET51	5.76 in	225/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2006 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 — 7 documented builds
18-inch — 6 documented builds
19-inch — 1 documented build

14 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

2006 Volkswagen Jetta custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET22 / 18×9.5 ET22

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8.5 ET22 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET22 · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 41.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7.5 ET26 / 17×7.5 ET18

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Arietta

Front: 17×7.5 ET26 · 215/45R17
Rear: 17×7.5 ET18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 34.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET24 / 18×11 ET20

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×9.5 ET24 · 205/40R18
Rear: 18×11 ET20 · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 52.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET25 / 18×10 ET32

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8.5 ET25 · 205/40R18
Rear: 18×10 ET32 · 215/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 38.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 13.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET25 / 19×9.5 ET15

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 19×8.5 ET25 · 215/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 ET15 · 225/35R19

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 38.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 13.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8.5 ET23 / 17×8.5 ET17

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×8.5 ET23 · 215/45R17
Rear: 17×8.5 ET17

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 50 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11.9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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17×8.5 ET18

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 205/45R17

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 55 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET4 / 17×9 ET8

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×8 ET4 · 205/45R17
Rear: 17×9 ET8

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 62.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 37.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET23 / 18×9 ET30

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8 ET23 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×9 ET30 · 225/40R18

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 ET18 / 18×9 ET21

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8 ET18 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×9 ET21 · 215/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 39.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 26.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET12 / 17×9 ET23

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work

Front: 17×8 ET12 · 205/40R17
Rear: 17×9 ET23

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 54.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 29.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7 ET28 / 17×7 ET18

Documented on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×7 ET28 · 215/45R17
Rear: 17×7 ET18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 26 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 26 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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