Volkswagen (T4) 7DB side profile — Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment — T4 7DB

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1990–2003
Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen (T4) 7DB (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–ET55.

Overview

The Volkswagen Transporter (T4), marketed in North America as the EuroVan, is a van produced by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles between 1990 and 2004, succeeding the T3 model. It was the first VW van to feature a front-mounted water-cooled engine, marking a significant shift from its air-cooled predecessors. The T4 offered versatility with various body styles including vans, campervans, and pick-up trucks, available in short (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB) configurations. A major facelift introduced in 1996 included a longer front end to accommodate the VR6 engine.

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment for the Volkswagen (T4) 7DB (1990–2003): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

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
Front6J–8.5JET30–ET55

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

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UK popularity & demand

~16,862 Volkswagen Transporter licensed on UK roads — top 11% of models by volume.

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.

That makes Volkswagen Transporter 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.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
2.8 VR6 AMV/AXKVR6 DOHC 24v, 2792 ccpetrol204 hpFWD|AWD
2.5 TD(A) AHY/AXGinline-5 SOHC 10v, 2461 ccdiesel151 hpFWD|AWD
2.8 VR6 AESVR6 DOHC 12v, 2792 ccpetrol140 hpFWD|AWD
2.5 AET/APL/AVTinline-5 SOHC 10v, 2461 ccpetrol115 hpFWD|AWD
2.5 AAF/ACUinline-5 SOHC 10v, 2461 ccpetrol110 hpFWD|AWD
2.5 TDI ACV/AUF/AYC/AXLinline-5 SOHC 10v, 2461 ccdiesel102 hpFWD|AWD
2.5 TD(A) AJT/AYYinline-5 SOHC 10v, 2461 ccdiesel88 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 AACinline-4 SOHC 8v, 1968 ccpetrol84 hpFWD|AWD
2.4 D AJA/AABinline-5 SOHC 10v, 2370 ccdiesel78 hpFWD|AWD
1.9 TD ABLinline-4 SOHC 8v, 1896 ccdiesel68 hpFWD|AWD
1.8inline-4 SOHC 8v, 1798 ccpetrol67 hpFWD|AWD
1.9 Dinline-4 SOHC 8v, 1896 ccdiesel61 hpFWD|AWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.5 petrol115 hp

Dimensions

Length4707 mm
Width1840 mm
Height1940 mm
Wheelbase2920 mm

Body styles & production

Body stylesVan, Pickup
Produced1990–2003
Units produced2,000,000

Trim levels

CLGLGLSMV WeekenderWestfalia Camperised

Factory colours

Schwarz Solidk1 orixweiss metDeep Black Metallicm ibizarotnebioblau met. ( transp. )Toffee Braun MetallicSalsa Red SolidIndigoblue Pearl MetallicReflexsilber MetallicDeep Black Solid

History & notable variants

Introduced in 1990, the T4 was designed for versatility and adaptability, offering numerous body styles and roof heights. It underwent significant changes with a major facelift in 1996 that introduced a longer nose design necessary for accommodating the six-cylinder VR6 engine. The model saw production until 2003, making it second only to the T1 in terms of longevity in its home market.

Reliability & owner notes