Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment — T4 , 70X02.., 70X12..

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

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment at a glance: The Volkswagen (T4), 70X02.., 70X12.. (1990–2003) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8.5J wheels at ET30–ET51.

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 It succeeded the Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) and was superseded by the Volkswagen Transporter (T5).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 specialized vehicles like ambulances, it offered versatility and adaptability that contributed to its success.

History & notable variants

Introduced in 1990, the T4 was the first Volkswagen van with a front-mounted water-cooled engine, marking a departure from the air-cooled rear-engine design of previous models. A major facelift occurred in 1996 when a longer front end was introduced to accommodate the VR6 engine. The commercial variants continued production until 2003, while campers and other specialist vehicles could have either short or long noses depending on their base model.

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Volkswagen (T4), 70X02.., 70X12...

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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.

A parc that size is why Volkswagen Transporter 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.

Dimensions

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

Body styles & production

Factory colours

Trim levels

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Versatile body styles, front-mounted water-cooled engine, available in various configurations
• Cons: None explicitly mentioned
• Common issues: No specific reliability issues noted