Volkswagen Jetta (Vi) 16, 16H side profile — Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment

Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment — Vi 16, 16H

Before you buy wheels, the Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment facts: The Volkswagen Jetta (Vi) 16, 16H (1979–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8.5J wheels at ET35–ET54.

Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment

Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta (Vi) 16, 16H (1979–present).

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6J–8.5JET35–ET54

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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Overview

The Volkswagen Jetta (Vi) 16 generation is not explicitly detailed in the provided REFERENCE text. The REFERENCE covers earlier generations and later ones but does not provide specific information about this particular generation's production years, manufacturing details, or market positioning.

UK popularity & demand

~13,329 Volkswagen Jetta licensed on UK roads — top 13% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 13,329 Volkswagen Jetta on UK roads, placing it in the top 13% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Volkswagen Jetta 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.

History & notable variants

Notable development, facelift changes, special/performance variants, awards, and reception for the Jetta (Vi) 16 generation are not provided in the REFERENCE text. The REFERENCE focuses on earlier and later generations of the Jetta model.

Body styles & production

Produced1979–present

Factory colours

Schwarz SolidPure WhitePlatinum Gray MetallicDeep Black Pearl Metallic