What is the common lug pattern for the Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus?

The Transporter IV Bus typically uses a 5 × 112 mm lug pattern for its wheels.

What offset ET values are recommended for this Volkswagen model?

Offset ET values for the Transporter IV Bus generally range from ET35 to ET45 depending on the year and wheel specifications.

Why is center bore size important when selecting wheels?

The center bore ensures the wheel fits snugly on the hub, preventing vibrations and ensuring safe wheel mounting.

Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) Wheel Lug Pattern & Offset ET Reference

The Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW), produced across various years, has specific wheel lug patterns essential for correct wheel fitment. Understanding the lug count combined with the pitch circle diameter (PCD) ensures proper mounting and safety.\n\nTypically, this model utilizes a 5 × 112 mm lug pattern, with offset ET values ranging between ET35 to ET45 depending on the exact production year and trim configuration. The center bore diameter also plays a critical role and is commonly 57.1 mm, matching VW’s standard hub sizes.\n\nWheel rim sizes for the Transporter IV Bus vary, generally accommodating 15- to 16-inch wheels to maintain OEM standards and vehicle handling balance. Checking these specifications before fitting aftermarket wheels is recommended to avoid clearance issues.\n\nThis wheel lug bolt pattern reference enables Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus owners and technicians to identify compatible wheels efficiently, ensuring proper fitment, maintaining performance, and ensuring road safety.

Year

Make / model / trim	Year	Tire	Rim width (in)	Rim diam. (in)	Bolt pattern	Offset ET	Bore DIA	Mounting
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	2003	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	2003	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	2003	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	2003	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	2003	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	2003	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	2003	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR6	2003	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	2002	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	2002	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	2002	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	2002	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	2002	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	2002	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	2002	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR6	2002	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	2001	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	2001	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	2001	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	2001	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	2001	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	2001	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	2001	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR6	2001	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	2000	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	2000	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	2000	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	2000	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	2000	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	2000	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	2000	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 6	2000	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1999	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1999	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1999	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1999	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1999	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	1999	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	1999	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 6	1999	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	1998	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 6	1998	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	1997	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 6	1997	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI Syncro	1996	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 6	1996	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 TDI	1995	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.8 VR 6	1995	205/60R16	6	16	5×112	53	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D	1994	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1994	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1994	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1994	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro	1994	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1994	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1994	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D	1993	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1993	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1993	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1993	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro	1993	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1993	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1993	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.8	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 TD	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D Syncro	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5 Syncro	1992	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.8	1991	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D	1991	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1991	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1991	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1991	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.8	1990	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.9 D	1990	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.0	1990	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.4 D	1990	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	44	57.1	M14*1,5
Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 2.5	1990	195/70R15	6	15	5×112	55	57.1	M14*1,5

FAQ

What is the common lug pattern for the Volkswagen Transporter IV Bus?: The Transporter IV Bus typically uses a 5 × 112 mm lug pattern for its wheels.
What offset ET values are recommended for this Volkswagen model?: Offset ET values for the Transporter IV Bus generally range from ET35 to ET45 depending on the year and wheel specifications.
Why is center bore size important when selecting wheels?: The center bore ensures the wheel fits snugly on the hub, preventing vibrations and ensuring safe wheel mounting.

Tire size calculatorShow

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

WidthHeightRadius

inch

	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"	-

25.0"

7.7"

25.5"

8.5"

15"

5.0"

17"

4.2"

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