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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Offset
ET54 · ET47 · ET50
Backspacing
5.63 in · 4.85 in · 5.22 in · 4.97 in
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
57.1 mm
Thread
M14×1.5
Tire size
225/45R17 · 195/65R15 · 205/55R16

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OEM configurations

ConfigurationRimOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.5i · I5, Petrol7x17ET545.63 in225/45R175x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol6x15ET474.85 in195/65R155x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol6.5x15ET505.22 in195/65R155x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol6x16ET504.97 in205/55R165x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol6.5x16ET505.22 in205/55R165x11257.1 mmM14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 — 1 documented build
  • 18-inch — 1 documented build

2 documented builds.

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit custom wheel setup

Staggered · 17×8 ET43 / 17×9 ET40

Documented on a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS RS

Front
17×8 ET43 · 205/45R17
Rear
17×9 ET40
Compared with OEM

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

  • Outer edge 23.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 1.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1" vs OEM
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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: RML Snowflakes

Front
18×8.5 ET42 · 215/35R18
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

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

  • Outer edge 31 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 7.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1.5" vs OEM
  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
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More specs for the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit

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.