Restoring your old rims can be very time consuming, especially if they don't look as good as they used to. An inexpensive, but also very good, solution is to install new rims. With a PCD of 4 x 130 and 5 x 205, you can choose between the standard width (4.5 inches) and a wider width (5.5 inches). The 5.5 inch rims fit easily into existing wheel wells or fenders. They fill the wheel well or fender better for a more robust appearance. Please note that you should choose the correct tire size based on the VW model for which the rim is intended, and also check the available space in your wheel wells based on the tire size.
The rims listed here have passed all accepted tests worldwide and are therefore considered to be of the highest quality. If you are looking for a more economical rim without certification, please see the "Other Models" and/or "Alternatives" tab.
TÜV: The TÜV approval is mandatory for mounting or integrating rims on a vehicle in certain countries (e.g. Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, etc.)
ABE: This is the approval of a vehicle or part of a vehicle in Germany. A vehicle equipped with rims with an ABE approval can be used legally without having to go to a TÜV certification center.
DOT : A DOT approval certifies that the rim meets all safety requirements set by the US Department of Transportation. (DOT stands for Department Of Transportation)
The above approvals are only issued for the Volkswagen and Porsche models listed, fitting to a vehicle not listed will void the ABE certificate, this may also adversely affect TÜV and DOT certification.
All rims are delivered in a grey powder coated finish ready to mount, without bolts, valves and hubcaps, to be ordered extra. Please also read the "Technical Data" tab which explains the different rim measurements, center distance value, offset, etc.
Note: During production, it was assumed that the original VW hubcaps were fitted. Fitting imitation hubcaps may cause mounting problems. Any resulting damage is at your own risk.
Additional information about wheels and wheel assembly
Before you buy a wheel you have to make sure that the PCD, ET and backspace are correct.
The width and diameter of wheels is measured in inches (1 inch = 25.4 mm), and the offset (ET-value) is expressed in mm. The offset is the distance from the hub-mounting surface to the wheel's true centerline. A positive offset (+) means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the outside edge of the wheel, i.e. the wheel wraps around the hub and brake hardware more deeply. A negative offset (-) means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the inside edge of the wheel and the wheel sticks outwards more than inwards. If you know the offset and the width of the wheel, you can determine how far the wheel sits inside or outside of the fender. We list the diameter and offset for each wheel. Please check these data before you order your wheels. A third important point is the amount of bolts and the pitch circle diameter (PCD). This relates to how the wheel is mounted. For each wheel we list the amount of bolts/nuts needed and the PCD. The PCD is the circle that can be drawn through the center of every bolt. For example: 4x130 means that the wheel has 4 bolt holes and a PCD of 130mm. You can change this by mounting other drum breaks or disc brakes or by using wheel adapters<. Please note that wheel adapters change your offset and might not be legal for street use (this depends on the laws of your country). The list below shows the stock amount of bolt holes, the PCD and the thread & pitch of the bolts/nuts that need to be used.
Attention! Always check that the bolts or nuts are of the correct type before you mount them, the seat and the thread size are crucial. If you work with bolts on drumbrakes make sure that they do not protrude and thus damage parts of the braking system. If needed shorten the bolts to the desired length.
Dimensions: In order to see whether the desired wheel has the dimensions that you need, there are several data available to help you determine the exact dimensions. The following diagram gives a clear picture of what is what and how to use them to determine the correct dimensions.
1. Backspacing
Measured from the surface of the drum or disc to the outside of the wheel, indicated in inches.
2. ET
Measured from the surface of the drum or disc to the center of the wheel. A positive value extends the wheel further inwards, a negative value extends outwards. A zero value means that it sites in the middle of the wheel. Measured in milimeters..
3. Width
The width of the wheel between the raised edges and thus not the overall outer size of edge-to-edge. Indicated in inches.
4. Diameter
The diameter of the wheel measured at the base, so not the outer edge. Indicated in inches.
Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis
English National Type Approval
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