Will Volkswagen Golf GTI Wheels Fit a Volkswagen Jetta?
Side-by-side specs
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x112 | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm | 57.1 mm |
| Lug hardware | M14x1.5 Bolt | M14x1.5 Lug Bolt |
| Factory wheels | 18x7.5J at ET51 offset, front and rear | 16x6.5J at ET46, front and rear, with 17x7J at ET46 on SE and SEL trims |
From our Volkswagen Golf GTI and Volkswagen Jetta fitment guides. Bolt pattern and centre bore are checked against at least two independent references.
Will Volkswagen Golf GTI wheels fit a Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes, with checks. Both cars use 5x112 with a 57.1 mm centre bore, so the wheel bolts on and centres on the hub exactly as on the original car. Position: the factory Volkswagen Golf GTI wheel (18x7.5 ET51) sits 8 mm further out at the outer edge and 18 mm closer to the suspension at the inner edge, compared with the factory Volkswagen Jetta wheel (16x6.5 ET46). A change above about 10 mm is worth checking against the fenders, tyre size and suspension before driving.
Will Volkswagen Jetta wheels fit a Volkswagen Golf GTI?
Yes, with checks. Both cars use 5x112 with a 57.1 mm centre bore, so the wheel bolts on and centres on the hub exactly as on the original car. Position: the factory Volkswagen Jetta wheel (16x6.5 ET46) sits 8 mm further in at the outer edge and 18 mm further from the suspension at the inner edge, compared with the factory Volkswagen Golf GTI wheel (18x7.5 ET51). The Volkswagen Jetta factory wheel is smaller in diameter (16 inch) than the Volkswagen Golf GTI wheel (18 inch), so check that it clears the Volkswagen Golf GTI brake calipers.
Before you swap wheels
- Fit one wheel first and turn the steering lock to lock to check the inner edge against the suspension and the outer edge against the fender.
- Check that the spokes clear the brake caliper by at least 3 mm.
- Keep the overall tyre diameter within about 3% of factory so the speedometer and stability systems read correctly.
- Check that the load rating of the wheel covers the heavier car; wheels from a lighter model may be rated too low.
- Torque the lug nuts or bolts to the value for the car you are fitting them to.
Compare any two wheel sizes with our offset and backspacing calculator. If the swap does not work, we forge wheels to the exact bolt pattern, bore and offset of your car from $220 per wheel; ask for a quote.
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