Volkswagen Passat (3B3) Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset & Rim Size Reference

The Volkswagen Passat (3B3), produced between 2000 and 2005, features specific wheel lug patterns and fitment data critical for selecting compatible wheels and tires. This guide covers the exact lug count multiplied by PCD, offset ET, center bore, and typical rim sizes used during these years.\n\nMost Passat (3B3) models employ a 5×112 mm wheel lug pattern, a common specification across many Volkswagen vehicles. Correct offset (ET) values usually range from 35 to 45 mm depending on the wheel design, preserving proper clearance and handling characteristics.\n\nCenter bore size on the Passat (3B3) is typically 57.1 mm, essential for hub-centric wheel installation to avoid vibration. Rim diameter options generally range from 15 to 17 inches, catering to OEM and aftermarket preferences.\n\nRefer to the year-sorted Volkswagen wheel lug pattern catalog for precise wheel dimensions and fitment specifications to ensure optimal safety, performance, and aesthetics when replacing or upgrading your Passat (3B3) wheels.

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire Rim width (in) Rim diam. (in) Bolt pattern Offset ET Bore DIA Mounting
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.62005195/65R156155×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V2005195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion2005195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI2005195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion2005195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.02005195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion2005195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 TDI2005195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V52005205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion2005205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI2005205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion2005205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion2005205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.62004195/65R156155×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V2004195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion2004195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI2004195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion2004195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.02004195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion2004195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 TDI2004195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V52004205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion2004205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI2004205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion2004205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion2004205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion2004205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.62003195/65R156155×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V2003195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion2003195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI2003195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion2003195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.02003195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion2003195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 TDI2003195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V52003205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion2003205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI2003205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion2003205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion2003205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion2003205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.62002195/65R156155×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V2002195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion2002195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI2002195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion2002195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.02002195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion2002195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V52002205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion2002205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI2002205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion2002205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion2002205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion2002205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.62001195/65R156155×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V2001195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion2001195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI2001195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion2001195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.02001195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion2001195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V52001205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion2001205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI2001205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion2001205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion2001205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion2001205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.62000215/55R167165×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.8 T 20V2000195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI2000195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion2000195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.02000195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.0 4motion2000195/65R156155×1123757.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V52000205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion2000205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI2000205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion2000205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 2.8 4motion2000205/55R166165×1124057.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.61999215/55R167165×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.61998215/55R167165×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.61997215/55R167165×1124557.1M14*1,5
Volkswagen Passat (3B3) 1.61996215/55R167165×1124557.1M14*1,5

FAQ

What is the standard wheel lug pattern on a Volkswagen Passat (3B3)?
The standard wheel lug pattern for the Passat (3B3) is 5×112 mm.
What offset (ET) values are compatible with Passat (3B3) wheels?
Compatible offset values typically range between ET35 and ET45.
Why is the center bore important for Passat (3B3) wheels?
The center bore, usually 57.1 mm, ensures a hub-centric fit to prevent vibrations and enhance wheel stability.
Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

inchmm
Size 1Size 2DiffDiff(%)
Diameter25.0"25.4"0.5"1.89%
Width7.7"8.5"0.8"10.26%
Circumference78.4"79.9"1.5"1.86%
Profile height5.0"4.2"-0.7"-15.08%
Turnover per mile80779314-1.73%
Clearance--+0.2"-
25.0"
7.7"
old tire side
25.5"
8.5"
new tire side
old tire
15"
old rim
5.0"
new tire
17"
new rim
4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading20 mph30 mph40 mph50 mph60 mph70 mph80 mph90 mph
Actual20.430.540.750.961.171.281.491.6