Volkswagen (T5) 7HC, 7HCA, 7HK. side profile — Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment — T5 7HC, 7HCA, 7HK.

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2003–2015
Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen (T5) 7HC, 7HCA, 7HK. (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 VWCV 'Transporter' series, launched on 6 October 2002 and fully produced from April 24, 2003. It replaced the T4 model and was manufactured in Hanover, Poznań, Kaluga, and Jakarta. The T5 is available as a commercial vehicle with over 100 configurations including vans, minibuses, pick-ups, chassis cabs, and campervans. Additionally, it serves as a people mover with variants like Kombi, Shuttle, Caravelle, and Multivan.

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment

Volkswagen Transporter wheel fitment for the Volkswagen (T5) 7HC, 7HCA, 7HK. (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
Sportline TDI172 hp

Dimensions

Length4892 mm
Width1904 mm
Height1935 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm

Body styles & production

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

Trim levels

KombiShuttleCaravelleMultivan

History & notable variants

In September 2009, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduced a facelifted T5 range featuring new technology such as the Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission, Side Lane Assist, Bi-Xenon Head Lights with LED Daytime Running Lights, and touchscreen Radio Navigation System. The engines were updated to more efficient 2.0L inline-four designs. In 2011, a special Edition 25 Multivan was released for the 25th anniversary of the Multivan model.

Reliability & owner notes