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

Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment at a glance — 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.

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.

Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment

Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Beetle, -/Cabrio (Ii) 16 (2004–2010): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

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

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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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.

That makes Volkswagen Beetle wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

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

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Drive
Petrol:	Volkswagen air-cooled engine\|1131 cc H4	petrol	RWD
	1192 cc H4	petrol	RWD
	1285 cc H4	petrol	RWD
	1493 cc H4	petrol	RWD
	1584 cc H4	petrol	RWD

Dimensions

Length	4079 mm
Width	1539 mm
Height	1500 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Kerb weight	730 kg

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

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.

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.