Models Covered in This Guide
2004-2009 Jetta Sportwagen
Bolt Pattern
5x112
Centerbore
57.1mm
Lug Seat
R13 Ball Seat
Thread Pitch
M14x1.5mm
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
These fitments are ready-to-bolt-on, typically without any modifications, and provide a meaningful increase in wheel width over stock. Available in both 17" and 18" diameters, the fitments listed in this section are an ideal choice for the enthusiast who regularly drives their VW on the street but still wants to participate in a few HPDE's as well. These fitments are a great match for a completely stock or lightly modified MK5 VW.
Wheels
Front & Rear: 17x8.5” ET43 Square
Tires
APEX Staff Pick: 235/45-17 Square
Wider Alternative: 245/40-17 Square
Slimmer Alternative (OE width): 225/45-17 Square
Wheels
Front & Rear: 18x8.5” ET43 Square
Tires
APEX Staff Pick: 235/40-18 Square
Wider Alternative: 245/40-18 Square
Wider Alternative 2: 245/35-18 Square
Wider Alternative 3: 255/35-18 Square
Slimmer Alternative (OE width): 225/40-18 Square
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
These fitments are the perfect match for weekend track warriors and hardcore racers seeking to maximize the wheel and tire size that they can fit on their MK5 VW. These aggressive wheel specs will typically require supportive modifications commonly found on track cars. Available in both 17" and 18" diameters to cater to a variety of performance-focused tire sizes and compounds.
Wheels
Front & Rear: 17x9” ET42
Tires
APEX Staff Pick: 255/40-17
Slimmer Alternative: 245/40-17
Wheels
Front & Rear: 18x9” ET42
Tires
APEX Staff Pick: 255/35-18
Slimmer Alternative: 245/40-18
Wheels:
Tires:
Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hard core racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article, The Positives of Negative Camber.
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