Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment — Viii 3C
Overview
The Volkswagen Passat is a nameplate of large family cars (D-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973. It has been sold in various body styles including saloon, estate, and hatchback under different names such as Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar, and Carat depending on the market. The REFERENCE does not provide specific details about the VIII generation (Volkswagen Passat 3C) production years or manufacturing locations for this exact model.
History & notable variants
The REFERENCE lacks detailed information specifically about the VIII generation of the Volkswagen Passat. However, it mentions that in January 2011, Volkswagen introduced a separate Passat model line internally designated 'New Midsize Sedan' (NMS) based on the MQB platform, which was manufactured in the US and China for North America and Chinese markets respectively. The REFERENCE does not provide specific details about notable development or facelift changes for this generation.
Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Volkswagen Passat (Viii) 3C.
| 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 | ET25–ET45 |
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.
With that many on the road, Volkswagen Passat 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
| Kerb weight | 1,387 to 1,776 kg |
Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).
Body styles & production
| Produced | 2010–2015 |