Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment — Vi 3C
Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment
Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Passat (Vi) 3C (2005–2010): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | indirect |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 6.5J–9J | ET30–ET48 |
Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.
UK popularity & demand
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.
A parc that size is why Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat Vi (3C) generation is not explicitly detailed in the provided REFERENCE text. The REFERENCE covers earlier generations of the Passat, from B1 to B5.5, and does not provide specific information about a 2005-2010 generation or any 'Vi' designation.
Dimensions
| Kerb weight | 1,451 to 1,725 kg |
Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).
Body styles & production
| Produced | 2005–2010 |
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The history section for this generation is missing in the provided REFERENCE text. The REFERENCE covers earlier generations of the Passat, from B1 to B5.5, and does not provide specific information about a 2005-2010 generation or any 'Vi' designation.