Volkswagen Passat (Ix) CJ side profile — Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment — Ix CJ

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2024–2026
Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment in one line: The Volkswagen Passat (Ix) CJ (2024–2026) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7J–9J wheels at ET25–ET45.

Overview

The Volkswagen Passat is the fourth best-selling automobile of all time with sales exceeding 34 million units. The Ix generation, also known as B9, was released in 2023 and is only available in an estate body style for the European market. It continues to be offered as a saloon in China. This model is based on Volkswagen's MQB platform and represents a shift towards more efficient production methods.

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Volkswagen Passat (Ix) CJ spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment.

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
Front7J–9JET25–ET45

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

~175,564 Volkswagen Passat licensed on UK roads — top 2% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 175,564 Volkswagen Passat on UK roads, placing it in the top 2% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Passat 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.

Body styles & production

Produced2024–2026

Trim levels

not specified in the reference

Factory colours

Reef Blue MetallicMythos Black MetallicPure WhiteOryxweiss PerleffektScale Silver MetallicPlatinum Gray MetallicDeep Black PearlGletscherweiss PearlTamarinden Braun MetallicSchwarzUranograuCrimson Red MetallicMangangrau MetallicGraphite Grey MetallicAurora Red Chroma Pearl MetallicAscot GraySilver Leaf White Gold MetallicBiscay Blue PearlReflex Silver MetallicAquamarinblau Metallic

History & notable variants

The Passat has undergone numerous iterations since its introduction in 1973, with each generation refining its design and technology. The B9 generation marks the end of the saloon variant for Europe but continues to evolve globally, reflecting Volkswagen's strategic focus on different market demands.

Reliability & owner notes