Volkswagen (T5) 7HM, 7HMA side profile — Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment — T5 7HM, 7HMA

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2003–2015
Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen (T5) 7HM, 7HMA (2003–2015) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern, 65.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–9.5J wheels at ET35–ET56.

Overview

The Volkswagen Transporter (T5) is the fifth generation of the VW Commercial Vehicles' medium-sized light commercial vehicle and people mover range, introduced on 6 October 2002 and fully produced from April 24, 2003. It succeeded the T4 model and was manufactured in Germany, Poland, Russia, Indonesia, and other locations around the world. The T5 is available in numerous configurations including vans, minibuses, pick-up trucks, chassis cabs, and campervans. Key markets include Germany, UK, Taiwan, Russia, France, Turkey, and Singapore but not the US or Canada due to poor sales of its predecessor.

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment for the Volkswagen (T5) 7HM, 7HMA (2003–2015): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x120
Centre bore65.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–9.5JET35–ET56

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
3.2 VR63.2L VR6 N/Apetrol235 hpRWD
2.0 TSI (204 PS)2.0L I4 turbo petrolpetrol204 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 BitTDI CR (179 PS)2.0L I4 Bi-turbo dieseldiesel179 hpFWD|AWD
2.5 TDI PD (174 PS)2.5L I5 turbo dieseldiesel174 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 TSI (149 PS)2.0L I4 turbo petrolpetrol149 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 TDI CR (140 PS)2.0L I4 turbo dieseldiesel140 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 TDI CR (136 PS)2.0L I4 turbo dieseldiesel136 hpFWD|AWD
2.5 TDI PD (131 PS)2.5L I5 turbo dieseldiesel131 hpFWD|AWD
2.02.0L I4 N/Apetrol116 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 TDI CR (114 PS)2.0L I4 turbo dieseldiesel114 hpFWD|AWD
1.9 TDI PD (102 PS)1.9L I4 turbo dieseldiesel102 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 TDI CR (102 PS)2.0L I4 turbo dieseldiesel102 hpFWD|AWD
1.9 TDI PD (84 PS)1.9L I4 turbo dieseldiesel84 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 TDI CR (84 PS)2.0L I4 turbo dieseldiesel84 hpFWD|AWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
Sportline172 hp

Dimensions

Length4892 mm
Width1904 mm
Height1935 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm

Body styles & production

Body stylesVan, Pick-up, Crew Cab Pick-up, Cab Chassis, Kombi, Shuttle (minibus), Caravelle, Multivan
Produced2003–2015

Trim levels

KombiShuttleCaravelleMultivan

Factory colours

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

History & notable variants

In September 2009, a facelifted T5 range was launched with new technology such as DSG transmission, Side Lane Assist, Bi-Xenon Head Lights with LED Daytime Running Lights, and touchscreen Radio Navigation System. Engines were updated to more efficient inline-four designs. In 2011, the Edition 25 Multivan celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Multivan model.

Reliability & owner notes