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What wheels will fit a VW T5?

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Sarah Oconnor

Updated on February 17, 2026

What wheels will fit a VW T5?

You can typically fit anything from 16” up to 22” however be careful if you are going up to the 22” as some may require wider arches. The smaller 16″ alloys will give a comfier ride as you can fit larger profile tyres to soak up the bumps.

Beside this, are T5 and T6 wheels the same?

Yup they will fit. T5/5.1 and T6 bolt patterns and offset are the same. The only thing to be wary of is fitting 16" wheels on to a chassis with 17" brakes.

One may also ask, how long is a short wheel base VW Transporter? Difference in length between SWB and LWB Transporter

Load CompartmentSWBDifference
Internal Length2572mm403mm
Width1700mm0mm
Width between arches1244mm0mm
Height1410mm0mm

Considering this, are T4 and T5 wheels the same?

T4 wheels are 5 x 112, T5 wheels are 5 x 120 pdc.

Do Range Rover wheels fit VW T5?

Fitting landrover wheels to a T5 is fairly easy as the Landrover and VW T5 vehicles share the same bolt pattern. So if you can get some Landrover wheels, what you will need to fit them straight on to your T5 is a spigot and bolt kit.

What stud pattern is a VW T5?

Volkswagen - Transporter T5 (2003 - 2010)
PCD:5x120
Center bore:65.1
Offset:51
Mounting:Bolt - 14 x 1,50
Wheel torque steel:180 Nm / 133 ft-lb

Will VW T6 wheels fit a T4?

T6 are 5x120 and T4 are 5x112 mate, so they won't bolt straight on.

Will Amarok wheels fit a transporter?

The Amarok tyre profiles are too high for the transporter. They have a longer rolling circumference therefore affecting the speedo accuracy.

Will golf wheels fit a transporter?

The wheels will fit, but if the tyres are off the Golf, they probably won't be rated for the weight of the van.

How do you measure PCD?

The P.C.D. of any wheel or hub with an even number of holes can be measured from the inside of one hole directly across to the outside of the hole opposite. To calculate the P.C.D. of a five stud wheel or hub, measure 'X' from the inside of one hole to the outside of the next hole and multiply by 1.7012.

Will VW Caddy wheels fit a t4?

To the letter of the law, they are NOT suitable. With load rated tyres that 'could' be checked at the roadside if required then who would know apart from you.

What is the best VW Transporter engine?

The 2.0 TDI engine is a good all-rounder, but I'd go for the 102PS for the short wheelbase and the 140PS unit for the long.

What length is a VW Transporter?

Volkswagen Transporter (T5)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118.1 in) 3,400 mm (133.9 in)
Length4,892 mm (192.6 in) 5,290 mm (208.3 in) 5,292 mm (208.3 in)
Width1,904 mm (75.0 in) 1,959 mm (77.1 in)

Are VW Transporters different sizes?

VW Transporter 6.1 exterior dimensions

The facelifted Transporter has some slightly different dimensions due to changes to the engines - the ones to watch out for are the (very) minor increase in length and a slight increase in height for High roof models.

What are the different VW Transporter models?

With short and long wheelbases, standard, medium and high roof heights and four trim levels – Startline, Trendline, Highline and Sportline – as just the basic choices, the Volkswagen Transporter T6 is understandably known as a versatile model with hundreds of different configurations and options.

How much longer is a LWB Transporter?

VW Transporter LWB Model

The longer wheelbase is 3,400mm in length. The load length reaches up to 2,975mm which is generous for this size of van. The load height for the standard model is the same as the 1,410mm for the SWB model.

Can you stand up in a VW Transporter?

For longer trips you'll want a high-top so that you can stand up. The popular VW Transporter is rarely found in a high-top or long wheel base, and are generally better for short trips, and especially good as everyday vans, as they are easy and cheaper to drive.

What is a T32 transporter?

The highest gross vehicle weight Transporters are labelled T32 – meaning 3,200kg – so look for this when buying used. As GVW is the total allowed weight of the van and everything on board, smaller, lighter T32 vans – so SWB with a low roof and not much standard equipment – will carry the heaviest payloads.

What is the difference between VW SWB and LWB?

These are short for 'short wheel-base' and 'long wheel-base'. In very basic terms, LWB is a longer van. To expand on that a bit; the wheel-base is the distance between the centre point of the front wheels and the centre point of the rear wheels. This is completely different to the length of the vehicle.