Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment — T4 ,70X0.., 70X1..

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1990–2003

Before you buy wheels, the Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment facts: The Volkswagen (T4),70X0.., 70X1.. (1990–2003) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8.5J wheels at ET25–ET42.

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter 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 (T4),70X0.., 70X1.. (1990–2003).

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

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.

Overview

The Volkswagen Transporter (T4), marketed in North America as the Volkswagen EuroVan, is a van produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles between 1990 and 2004. It succeeded the Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) and was superseded by the Volkswagen Transporter (T5). The T4 introduced a front-mounted, water-cooled engine, marking a significant shift from its predecessor's air-cooled rear-engine design. Available in various forms including vans, pickups, campervans, and special vehicles like ambulances, it offered versatility and adaptability to different markets.

UK popularity & demand

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 16,862 Volkswagen Transporter on UK roads, placing it in the top 11% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Volkswagen Transporter 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

Introduced in 1990, the T4 was the first Volkswagen van with a front-mounted water-cooled engine, marking a significant departure from its air-cooled predecessor. The model underwent a major facelift in 1996, introducing a longer nose design necessary for accommodating the VR6 engine. Production ceased in 2003 after nearly 14 years of manufacturing.

Dimensions

Source: Volkswagen Transporter (T4), en.wikipedia.org.

Body styles & production

Trim levels

Factory colours

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Versatile body styles, front-mounted water-cooled engine, long production run
• Cons: No specific cons mentioned in the reference
• Common issues: None documented