Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment — T4 7DB

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

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. That is the short version of Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment; the full picture is below.

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.

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.

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) 7DB.

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.

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: Shift from air-cooled to water-cooled may have affected reliability for some users