By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2019–2023
Volkswagen Up! wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen Vw Up! Gti AA (2019–2023) uses a 4x100 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 bolts torqued to ~110 Nm. It accepts ~5J–7.5J wheels at ET25–ET40.
Overview
The Volkswagen up! is a city car produced by the Volkswagen Group from 2011 to 2023. It is part of the New Small Family (NSF) series, alongside the SEAT Mii and Škoda Citigo which are rebadged versions with different front and rear fascias. Production began in December 2011 at the Volkswagen Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, and continued until October 2023.
Volkswagen Up! wheel fitment
Volkswagen Up! wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Vw Up! Gti AA (2019–2023): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
4x100
Centre bore
57.1 mm
Bolt / thread
M12x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque
110 Nm
Seat type
tapered
Factory setup
square
TPMS
indirect
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
Position
Width
Offset
Front
5J–7.5J
ET25–ET40
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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History & notable variants
The Up was first shown as a concept car in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It went into production with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout using the NSF platform and a three-cylinder petrol engine. The model won the World Car of the Year award in 2012. A GTI variant was introduced in January 2018 featuring a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine producing 115 PS (113 bhp; 85 kW).
Reliability & owner notes
Pros: Compact and efficient city car; Available in various trims
Cons: Limited cargo space compared to larger vehicles