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

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5i · I5, Petrol	7x17	ET54	5.63 in	225/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6x15	ET47	4.85 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6.5x15	ET50	5.22 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5i · I5, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

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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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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Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

OEM baseline

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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.