Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment — Ii 4motion SYN2E, SYMVE

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2017–2022

Before you buy wheels, the Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment facts: The Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) 4motion SYN2E, SYMVE (2017–2022) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern, 65.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~160 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8J wheels at ET25–ET60.

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Crafter 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 Crafter (Ii) 4motion SYN2E, SYMVE (2017–2022).

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

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.

Overview

The Volkswagen Crafter (II) is the second generation of this large commercial vehicle, introduced for the 2017 model year. It was developed entirely by Volkswagen and no longer shares its platform with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as in previous generations. Built at a new factory in Września, Poland, it comes in Startline or Trendline trim levels. The Crafter II is available in various body styles including panel van, minibus, crew cab, and chassis models. It features modern design elements consistent with Volkswagen's current aesthetic.

UK popularity & demand

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 588 Volkswagen Crafter on UK roads, placing it in the top 36% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Crafter 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.

History & notable variants

The second generation of the Volkswagen Crafter was unveiled as a complete redesign by Volkswagen after their collaboration with Mercedes-Benz ended. This new model introduced several improvements over its predecessor, such as enhanced safety features, updated engines meeting Euro 6 emission standards, and an all-electric variant called e-Crafter launched in 2017. The Grand California motorhome version was also introduced based on this generation.

Dimensions

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Trim levels

Factory colours

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Modern design; Engine options meeting Euro 6 standards; All-electric variant available
• Cons: No specific cons mentioned in the reference