wheel fitting question for 2003 Passat 1.8T

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clearnet

Discussion Starter · Sep 26, 2008

Hi guys,
After some reading, basically any wheels with 5X112 bolt pattern and Et35-45 offset will fit on 2003 Passats 1.8T ?

I am looking for OEM wheels from VW/Audi Family. I noticed that the 5 spoke Audi A4 from 01-08 is ET45 and some mentioned this will fit fine. Would a 10mm spacer be needed? I am a little confused.

I would like to do without spacers, and a lot of OEM wheels are ET45. Would there be any concern at all with that? I am thinking maybe wider wheels will be better. I would like to stay within 16" or 17".

Also, would i need to buy new lugs if I use any wheels between ET35-45 ?

thanks

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Bimmerod

· #9 · Sep 11, 2016

17x7.5 ET45 - 225/45 R17

I know this is an old thread but I wanted to share my experience with a Passat I purchased recently.

I looked around for a definitive answer on fitment and got varied results so I wanted to share.

17x7.5 ET45 - 225/45 R17 Contisport tires with NO spacers

03 Passat B5.5

Stock 15" wheels

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