Find and understand the Volkswagen wheel/tyre combinations
Find and understand the Volkswagen wheel/tyre combinations
Rims – an especially interesting topic when it comes to the design of a car. For rim enthusiasts and newcomers to the area: This page is for everyone. To help you understand, search for and find steel and aluminium rims!
Wheel and tyre combinations
FAQs and answers
Can I use these rims on my Volkswagen without registering them? General operating permit, CoC, part-specific technical report: Where can I find this information? Get the information you’re looking for online and find the answers to these and many more questions here in our FAQs.
Rim labelling – explained in six steps
Discover here what the abbreviations on your rims mean, such as 7.0 J X 17, ET49, LK112/5.
7,0 J x 17, ET49, LK112/5
The first number indicates the width the rim in inches. In this example, it’s 7" wide.
7,0 J x 17, ET49, LK112/5
The letter after the width indicates the shape of the rim flange, i.e. how the rim is built. Older rims, e.g. for the Beetle sometimes have the letter B as a rim contour.
7.0 J x 17, ET49, LK112/5
16" or 19". The number after the x indicates the diameter of the rim. In this example, this is 17".
7,0 J x 17, ET49, LK112/5
The offset (ET) describes the distance in millimetres between the vertical wheel centre and the inner wheel contact surface. In the example it is 49 mm.
7.0 J x 17, ET49, LK112/5
The bolt pattern (LK) is the circle diameter on which the holes of the wheel bolts are located.
7.0 J x 17, ET49, LK112/5
The number of screws with which the rims are fixed to the wheel flange is different on every vehicle. In this example, there are five.
Parts and accessories: A wider choice for you
View details on both Volkswagen Genuine Rims and rims from Volkswagen Accessories here.
Volkswagen Genuine Rims
The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) contains a list of the genuine rims that are suitable for your vehicle – all of which have been tested as wheel/tyre combinations by the MOT association. These rims are Volkswagen Genuine Parts®, which are mounted ex-works. Of course, you can also equip your vehicle with genuine rims at a later date. The middle number of a genuine rim is -601-. Have you chosen a wheel and tyre combination from the CoC for Volkswagen Genuine Rims? Contact your Volkswagen Partner to place an order.
Volkswagen Accessories Rims
Of course, you can also use Volkswagen Accessories Rims to to create a totally individual design for your car. We also offer items for modifying your vehicle, in particular for kitting it out later on down the line. The middle number of a Volkswagen Accessories Rim is -071-.
Your Volkswagen Partner will be happy to advise you on rims specifically for your model and recommends a suitable combination.
Sporty alloy rims
Thanks to top quality materials, there’s no need to forego attractive alloy rims, even when temperatures start to drop. Even in the most unpleasant of temperatures and weather conditions, we make sure you still enjoy a dynamic performance.
The attractive appearance of alloy rims versus the resilience of steel rims – or at least that’s how the theory goes. Our alloy rims have been specially designed for use in snow and slush. The winter-specific surfaces are extremely resistant to corrosion. They’re easy to clean and incredibly resilient – especially against road salt.
Robust steel rims
Ready for practically any weather: With our complete steel wheels, you’ll benefit from both their great value and the convenience they offer.
Tyre packages – an all-round success
The right tyres, professional mounting and storage... there’s quite a bit involved with changing your tyres. How about this: You pay a monthly fee and as a result you get financial planning security – we’ll take care of everything else.
AirStop®
Fewer flat tyres, more mobility. Find out about self-sealing tyres with sealing technology here.