Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment — Ii SYN2E

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

The Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN2E (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. That is the short version of Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment; the full picture is below.

Overview

The Volkswagen Crafter (II) SYN2E is the second generation of this large commercial vehicle, developed entirely by Volkswagen after their collaboration with Mercedes-Benz ended. Introduced in 2017, it marks a significant shift from its predecessor as it no longer shares components or design elements with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Built at a new factory in Września, Poland, the Crafter II is available in Startline and Trendline trims, offering enhanced customization options for commercial use. The vehicle features an updated platform based on Volkswagen's MNB (Modular Light Commercial Vehicle) architecture, providing improved fuel efficiency and advanced technology integration.

History & notable variants

The second generation of the Volkswagen Crafter was unveiled as a complete departure from its previous incarnation which was essentially a rebadged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Developed independently by Volkswagen, it introduced new design cues aligned with the brand's current aesthetic language. The Crafter II also saw the introduction of an electric variant, the e-Crafter, in 2017, marking a significant step towards electrification within the commercial vehicle segment.

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment

Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN2E.

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

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

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.

With that many on the road, Volkswagen Crafter 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.

Dimensions

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Factory colours

Trim levels

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Advanced technology integration, improved fuel efficiency, independent design and development by Volkswagen
• Cons: Limited data on performance metrics such as power output and acceleration times