Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset ET, and Rim Size Reference
The Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) uses a standardized wheel lug pattern to ensure proper fitment across its production years. Its wheel mounting specification typically includes a 4-lug count combined with a 100 mm pitch circle diameter (4×100 PCD). This metric is essential for identifying compatible aftermarket wheels or OEM replacements.\n\nOffset (ET) values for the Golf III Variant (1H5) generally range from ET35 to ET45, depending on wheel size and specific model year. Accurate offset helps maintain correct suspension geometry and clearance from brake components, affecting driving dynamics and safety.\n\nCenter bore diameter is a crucial factor for hub-centric wheel fitment. For the Golf III Variant (1H5), it is commonly 57.1 mm, ensuring that the wheel centers precisely over the hub. Additionally, appropriate rim sizes vary from 14 to 15 inches, matching tire options that maintain factory handling and ride characteristics.\n\nOur year-sorted reference table provides an easy guide for Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) owners and enthusiasts to select wheels with correct PCD, offset ET, center bore, and rim diameter, optimizing 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 Variant (1H5) 1.4 | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.6 | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 Syncro | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 SDI | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 Syncro | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1999 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.4 | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.6 | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 Syncro | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 SDI | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 Syncro | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1998 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.4 | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.6 | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 Syncro | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 SDI | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 Syncro | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1997 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.4 | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.6 | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 Syncro | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 SDI | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 Syncro | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1996 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.4 | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.6 | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 Syncro | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 SDI | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI Syncro | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 Syncro | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1995 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.4 | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.6 | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 Syncro | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1994 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.4 | 1993 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.8 | 1993 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D | 1993 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD | 1993 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
| Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5) 2.0 | 1993 | 185/60R14 | 6 | 14 | 5×100 | 45 | 57.1 | M14*1,5 |
FAQ
- What is the standard wheel lug pattern for the Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1H5)?
- The standard wheel lug pattern is 4×100 PCD, meaning 4 lugs spaced on a 100 mm pitch circle diameter.
- Why is the offset (ET) important for my Golf III Variant (1H5)?
- Offset affects wheel fitment, clearance, and handling; the typical ET range for this model is ET35 to ET45.
- What center bore size does the Golf III Variant (1H5) require for wheels?
- The center bore is usually 57.1 mm to ensure hub-centric wheel alignment and proper fit.
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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 |