Volkswagen (T5) 7J0 side profile — Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment — T5 7J0

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2003–2015
The Volkswagen (T5) 7J0 (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. That is the short version of Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment; the full picture is below.

Overview

The Volkswagen Transporter (T5) is the fifth generation of the VW Commercial Vehicles' medium-sized light commercial vehicle and people mover range, replacing the T4 model. It was launched on 6 October 2002 and went into full production in April 2003. The T5 is available in over 100 configurations including panel vans, pick-ups, crew cabs, chassis trucks, minibuses, and campervans. Key markets include Germany, the UK, Russia, France, Turkey, and Singapore; it was not sold in North America due to poor sales of its predecessor, the EuroVan.

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Volkswagen (T5) 7J0 spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment.

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 to 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.

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.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive, years
2.01984 cc I 4 N/A, AXA85 kW (116 PS)
3.23189 cc VR6 N/A, BDL BKK CFLA173 kW (235 PS)
1.9 TDI PD1896 cc I4 turbo, AXC BRRdiesel62 kW (84 PS)
1.9 TDI PD1896 cc I4 turbo, AXB BRSdiesel75 kW (102 PS)
2.5 TDI PD2461 cc I5 turbo, AXD BNZdiesel96 kW (131 PS)
2.5 TDI PD2461 cc I5 turbo, AXE BPCdiesel128 kW (174 PS)
2.0 TSI1984 cc I 4 turbo, CJKBpetrol110 kW (149 PS)
2.0 TSI1984 cc I 4 turbo, CJKApetrol150 kW (204 PS)
2.0 TDI CR1968 cc I4 turbo, CAAAdiesel62 kW (84 PS)
2.0 TDI CR1968 cc I4 turbo, CAABdiesel75 kW (102 PS)
2.0 TDI CRBlueMotion1968 cc I4 turbo, CAADdiesel84 kW (114 PS)
2.0 TDI CR1968 cc I4 turbo, CAAE CCHBdiesel100 kW (136 PS)
2.0 TDI CR1968 cc I4 turbo, CAAC CCHAdiesel103 kW (140 PS)
2.0 BitTDI CR1968 cc I4 Bi-turbo, CFCAdiesel132 kW (179 PS)

Source: Volkswagen Transporter (T5), en.wikipedia.org.

Dimensions

Length4,892 to 5,292 mm
Width1,904 to 1,959 mm
Wheelbase3,000 to 3,400 mm
Kerb weight1,755 to 2,365 kg

Source: Volkswagen Transporter (T5), en.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Body stylesVan (cargo/passenger), Pick-up, Minibus
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 dual clutch transmission (DSG), Side Lane Assist, Bi-Xenon Head Lights with LED Daytime Running Lights, and touchscreen Radio Navigation System. Engines were updated to inline-four designs, including petrol and diesel options.

Reliability & owner notes