Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN1E side profile — Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment — Ii SYN1E

If you only need the numbers for Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment: The Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN1E (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.

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Crafter (Ii) SYN1E (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 bore65.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque160 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–8JET25–ET60

Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.

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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.

A parc that size is why Volkswagen Crafter wheel fitment is worth getting exactly right: a lot of owners are shopping for these numbers.

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

Overview

The Volkswagen Crafter (II) is the second generation of this large commercial vehicle, introduced for the 2017 model year. Unlike its predecessor which was a rebadged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the new Crafter is designed and built entirely by Volkswagen on their Modular Light Commercial Vehicle platform (MNB). It offers various body styles including panel vans, minibuses, chassis cabs, and crew cabs. The vehicle is produced in Września, Poland, with production starting from 2016. This generation marks a significant shift towards Volkswagen's own design language and manufacturing capabilities.

Dimensions

Kerb weight2,031 to 2,565 kg

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Produced2016–2019

Trim levels

StartlineTrendline

Factory colours

BLACKMAGICMOUNTAINGRAUREFLEXSILBERRAVENNABLAUOFFROADGREYSTAHLBLAUDEEP BLACKNACHTSCHWARZOXID SILBERMISTRALBLAUTIBETROTNATURAL GREYSTARLIGHT BLUEINDIUMGRAUMOJAVEBEIGETARAMIT BLACKALLANITBRAUNGRAPHITE 10EBENHOLZSCHWARZFEUERROT 3000-GL

History & notable variants

The second-generation Crafter was developed independently by Volkswagen after the end of their collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. It features updated styling that aligns with Volkswagen’s current design philosophy. The vehicle is available in Startline or Trendline trim levels, offering enhanced technology and improved payload capacities compared to its predecessor. Notable variants include the Grand California motorhome and the MAN TGE sold by MAN Truck & Bus.

Reliability & owner notes