What size wheels fit a Volkswagen Beetle, -/Cabrio (Ii) 16?

Roughly 6.5J–9J (ET30–ET50).

How many Volkswagen Beetle are there on UK roads?

Approximately 41,000 Volkswagen Beetle are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment — Beetle, -/Cabrio Ii 16

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2004–2010

Quick answer on Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment: The Volkswagen Beetle, -/Cabrio (Ii) 16 (2004–2010) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–9J wheels at ET30–ET50.

Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment

Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment comes down to two things: the factory hub spec, and how far the aftermarket width and offset can move from it. Both are here for the Volkswagen Beetle, -/Cabrio (Ii) 16 (2004–2010).

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x112
Centre bore	57.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	120 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	indirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	6.5J–9J	ET30–ET50

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

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Overview

The REFERENCE provided does not contain specific information about the Volkswagen Beetle -/Cabrio (II) 16 generation. The data available is primarily focused on the original production period of the Beetle from 1938 to 2003, and there's no mention of a specific generation labeled as -/Cabrio (II) 16 or its production years.

UK popularity & demand

~41,000 Volkswagen Beetle licensed on UK roads — top 7% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 41,000 Volkswagen Beetle on UK roads, placing it in the top 7% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

History & notable variants

The REFERENCE does not provide information about the history of the Volkswagen Beetle -/Cabrio (II) 16 generation. The data available is primarily focused on the original production period and design evolution of the Beetle from 1938 to 2003, with no specific details for this particular generation.

Body styles & production

Produced

2004–2010

Factory colours

Platinum Gray MetallicDeep Black PearlBlue Lagoon MetallicArctic Blue Silver MetallicSilver Arrow MetallicGalactic Blue PearlReflex Silver MetallicSchwarzBrilliant BlackMellow YellowCandy WhiteCool WhiteWinter Red PearlBright Green PearlBlack Magic PearlSea Glass GreenNordischgruen MetallicIndienblauTornadorotYellow

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: The REFERENCE does not provide specific pros for the Volkswagen Beetle -/Cabrio (II) 16 generation.
Cons: The REFERENCE does not provide specific cons for the Volkswagen Beetle -/Cabrio (II) 16 generation.
Common issues: The REFERENCE does not mention any common reliability issues for the Volkswagen Beetle -/Cabrio (II) 16 generation.