Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset, and Rim Size Reference
The Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) features specific wheel lug patterns essential for correct wheel mounting and fitment. Understanding the lug count × PCD, along with offset (ET) and center bore, is critical when selecting replacement wheels or upgrading rims.\n\nAcross various model years, the Golf III (1H1) commonly uses a 4×100 mm wheel lug pattern. Offset values generally range from ET35 to ET45, depending on model variant and wheel design, which affects wheel positioning relative to the suspension and fender.\n\nCenter bore diameter for the Golf III is typically 57.1 mm, ensuring proper hub-centric fitment to reduce vibration and improve safety. Rim sizes vary commonly between 14 to 16 inches in diameter, with widths from 5.5 to 7 inches, matching OEM standards and aftermarket options.\n\nRefer to the year-sorted Volkswagen wheel lug pattern catalog on this site for precise PCD, offset, center bore, and rim size details tailored to your Golf III (1H1) production year, ensuring optimal fitment and performance.
Year
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire | Rim width (in) | Rim diam. (in) | Bolt pattern | Offset ET | Bore DIA | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.4 | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.6 | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 D | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 SDI | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) Citystromer | 1997 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.4 | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.6 | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 D | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 SDI | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) Citystromer | 1996 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.4 | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.6 | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 D | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 SDI | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) Citystromer | 1995 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.4 | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.6 | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 D | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) Citystromer | 1994 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.4 | 1993 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.6 | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 D | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TDI | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 | 1993 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.4 | 1992 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.6 | 1992 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 | 1992 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 D | 1992 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD | 1992 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 | 1992 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V | 1992 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 | 1992 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.4 | 1991 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.8 | 1991 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 D | 1991 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD | 1991 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) 2.0 | 1991 | 185/55R15 | 6 | 15 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
FAQ
- What is the standard wheel lug pattern for the Volkswagen Golf III (1H1)?
- The standard wheel lug pattern is 4×100 mm for the Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) across most model years.
- What offset (ET) values are typical for Golf III (1H1) wheels?
- Typical offset values range from ET35 to ET45 depending on the specific model and wheel type.
- What center bore diameter fits Volkswagen Golf III (1H1) wheels?
- The center bore diameter is generally 57.1 mm for proper hub-centric alignment.
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Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
inchmm
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |
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Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |