What size wheels fit a Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN1E, SYMWE?

Roughly 6.5J–8J (ET25–ET60).

How many Volkswagen Crafter are there on UK roads?

Approximately 588 Volkswagen Crafter are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment — Ii SYN1E, SYMWE

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2016–2019

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN1E, SYMWE (2016–2019) 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.

Overview

The Volkswagen Crafter II is a light commercial vehicle produced by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles since 2017. It marks the end of collaboration with Mercedes-Benz and represents an entirely new design developed independently by Volkswagen, featuring the company's current aesthetic language. Available in Startline or Trendline trims, it offers various body styles including chassis cab variants for conversion into minibuses and motorhomes like the Grand California. The Crafter II is assembled at a dedicated factory in Września, Poland.

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN1E, SYMWE (2016–2019): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x120
Centre bore	65.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	160 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	indirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	6.5J–8J	ET25–ET60

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

~588 Volkswagen Crafter licensed on UK roads — top 36% of models by volume.

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.

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Power	Drive
2.0 BiTDI CR 179 PS	2.0L I4 TDI with DPF and EGR (Bi-Turbo)	diesel	179 hp	RWD
2.0 BiTDI CR 163 PS	2.0L I4 TDI with DPF and EGR (Bi-Turbo)	diesel	163 hp	RWD
2.5 TDI CR 136 PS	2.5L I5 TDI with DPF	diesel	136 hp	RWD
2.0 TDI CR 136 PS	2.0L I4 TDI with DPF and EGR	diesel	136 hp	RWD
Electric Motor 100 kW	Synchronous permanent magnet AC motor	electric	134 hp	AWD
2.5 TDI CR 109 PS	2.5L I5 TDI with DPF	diesel	109 hp	RWD
2.0 TDI CR 109 PS	2.0L I4 TDI with DPF and EGR	diesel	109 hp	RWD
2.5 TDI CR 88 PS	2.5L I5 TDI with DPF	diesel	88 hp	RWD

Performance

Variant	Power	0–62 mph	Top speed
Electric Motor 100 kW	134 hp	8.5 s	50 mph

Dimensions

Length	5245 mm
Width	1993 mm
Height	2365 mm
Wheelbase	[object Object],[object Object],[object Object] mm

Body styles & production

Body styles	Panel van, Minibus, Chassis cab
Produced	2016–2019

Trim levels

StartlineTrendline

Factory colours

BLACKMAGICMOUNTAINGRAUREFLEXSILBERRAVENNABLAUOFFROADGREYSTAHLBLAUDEEP BLACKNACHTSCHWARZOXID SILBERMISTRALBLAUTIBETROTNATURAL GREYSTARLIGHT BLUEINDIUMGRAUMOJAVEBEIGETARAMIT BLACKALLANITBRAUNGRAPHITE 10EBENHOLZSCHWARZFEUERROT 3000-GL

History & notable variants

The second generation of the Volkswagen Crafter was unveiled as an independent design from Mercedes-Benz Sprinter starting 2017 model year. It introduced new engines compliant with Euro 5b standards and featured enhanced safety systems. The e-Crafter electric variant debuted at IAA Commercial Vehicles in September 2016, promising a range of up to 208 km on a single charge.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: Independent design; Compliant with Euro 5b standards; Enhanced safety features
Cons: No specific cons mentioned in the reference