Volkswagen Passat wheel size chart serves as the fitment guide when you need to replace the OEM wheels or upgrade the vehicle with an aftermarket option. It helps figure out the possible stock and custom offset rage, wheel width parameters, and the Volkswagen Passat bolt pattern that is important for the correct fitment.
For your convenience, we have grouped the Volkswagen Passat wheels specs by generation. Scroll down the page to find the necessary year of production and check out the wheel size.
Volkswagen Passat Wheel Size & Specs

Volkswagen Passat Wheel Size
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Passat Bolt Pattern (Lug Pattern) | PCD 5x112 See Adapters |
Stock wheel offset | 35 to 55 mm Wheel Spacers |
Center bore (hub bore) | 57.1 mm Use Hub Centric Rings |
Thread size (Lug Nut Size) | M14 x 1.5 Lug Nuts |
Stock Rim Sizes Range | 16x6.5 – 20x9.0 Hubcaps |
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Volkswagen Passat Wheel Size
2015 2014 2013 2012Shop for Wheels and Tire & Wheel Packages at Tire Rack.
Passat Bolt Pattern (Lug Pattern) | PCD 5x112 See Adapters |
Stock wheel offset | 40 to 50 mm Wheel Spacers |
Center bore (hub bore) | 57.1 mm Use Hub Centric Rings |
Thread size (Lug Nut Size) | M14 x 1.5 Lug Nuts |
Stock Rim Sizes Range | 16x7.0 – 20x9.0 Hubcaps |
Custom rim sizes range | R18 – R20 Aftermarket Wheels |
Tire sizes |

Volkswagen Passat Wheel Size
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006Shop for Wheels and Tire & Wheel Packages at Tire Rack.
Stock Rim Sizes Range | x – x Hubcaps |
Custom rim sizes range | R19 – R19 Aftermarket Wheels |
Tire sizes |

Volkswagen Passat Wheel Size
2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999Shop for Wheels and Tire & Wheel Packages at Tire Rack.
Passat Bolt Pattern (Lug Pattern) | PCD 5x112 See Adapters |
Stock wheel offset | 32 to 42 mm Wheel Spacers |
Custom Offset Range | 16 to 31 mm |
Center bore (hub bore) | 57.1 mm Use Hub Centric Rings |
Thread size (Lug Nut Size) | M14 x 1.5 Lug Nuts |
Stock Rim Sizes Range | 16x7.0 – 20x8.5 Hubcaps |
Custom rim sizes range | 17x10.0 – 19x9.5 Aftermarket Wheels |
Tire sizes |
Bolt pattern of your Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat stud pattern - Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) defines the diameter of the imaginary circle drawn by the centers of the wheel lugs and describes the number of the lug holes incorporated by the rim. How to change bolt pattern? Use Adapters
Stock Wheel Offset
The space between the hub mounting surface and the wheel center of Passat wheels. If you need a different offset use Wheel Spacers
Center Bore (Hub Bore)
The hole in the middle of a rim that exactly matches the hub diameter. It is located at the back of the wheel and as the car's hub goes into this hole it ensures the wheel gets centered correctly. Stock Passat wheels have a perfect centerbore fit with the hub. How to fit rims with larger centre bore? Use Hub Centric Rings
Custom Offset Range
Is calculated from the data of modified Volkswagen Passat that switched to custom wheel size preserving the proper driving capabilities of the vehicle.
Thread Size
Lug Nuts
size. Measures the thread diameter, the thread pitch, and the thread length. In the metric system, the diameter of the thread, the first digit, is described in millimeters.
Rim Sizes Range
Gives an idea about the maximum and minimum allowable limits of the wheels diameter and width matching the specific vehicle. Try Hubcaps to change the look of your wheels
Custom Rim Sizes Range
Shows the lower and upper limits of the rims the vehicle can incorporate in contrast to the manufacturer's specs. Sometimes it happens that you are not happy with your stock wheels and would like to have something else. Choosing the right aftermarket wheels is not an easy thing to do, but we will try to help you get things straight. We have gathered the modified Volkswagen Passat cars, in which the owners tried to find the balance between wheel size, rims width, backspacing, wheels offset and suspension height. It has to appeal to the car owner too. Have a look around and pick your option out of projects with custom wheels.
Tire Sizes
Scale from the minimum to the maximum available options of the wheel dimensions that may fit Volkswagen Passat
Advantages and disadvantages of the different kinds of wheels. It will help you to select your Volkswagen Passat wheel size:
Volkswagen Passat Bigger Wheels
Advantages
- – Have great handling capability.
- – The fact that it has less balancing on the rubber casing enhances your car’s stability.
- – The easiest way to get better ground clearance to your Passat
- – Comes with added braking capability.
- – Can comfortably handle greater speed as well as weight limits.
Disadvantages
- – Very expensive
- – The fact that they are big means that comfort is not maximized
- – Tend to wear out very quickly
Volkswagen Passat Smaller Wheels
Advantages
- – The comfort aspect is maximized
- – Relatively cheap
Disadvantages
- – Poor handling capability
- – Has a relatively ugly look
- – Weak performance due to their small sizes
We strongly recommend always use the wheel dimensions and bolt pattern that were stipulated by the manufacturer.
Remember that using aftermarket wheels will affect the fuel consumption rate of your Volkswagen Passat, and the speedometer measurements may not reflect the actual speed of your driving. Such a fate can even see you getting a fine in different regions.
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