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Wheels from Volkswagen Caddy on BMW Z1: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 4x100 PCD and same 57.1 mm centre bore: wheels from Volkswagen Caddy bolt on and centre on BMW Z1 without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

Volkswagen Caddy1982–1992BMW Z11989–1991
PCD4x100 / 5x1124x100
Centre bore57.1 mm57.1 mm
ThreadM12x1.50M12x1.50
Original wheels R
≈5.5Jx13 ET38
≈6Jx15 ET47
≈6.5Jx15 ET48		 ≈6.5Jx15 ET25

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Volkswagen Caddy is compared with the one from BMW Z1 of the same diameter: how much closer the wheel gets to the shock absorber or how far it sticks out of the wheel arch, and whether the tyre keeps the same overall diameter.

  • ≈6Jx15 ET47 · 195/65R15 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈6.5Jx15 ET25 on BMW Z1: shock absorber side +15.7 mm, wheel arch side −28.4 mm, tyre diameter +4.6 % : fit it with the original tyre size of BMW Z1 (205/55R15), not that of Volkswagen Caddy. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈6.5Jx15 ET48 · 205/65R15 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈6.5Jx15 ET25 on BMW Z1: shock absorber side +23 mm, wheel arch side −23 mm, tyre diameter +6.8 % : fit it with the original tyre size of BMW Z1 (205/55R15), not that of Volkswagen Caddy. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈5.5Jx13 ET38 · 175/70R13

    BMW Z1 has no 13-inch original wheel in our data: check the approved fitments and caliper clearance.

Before fitting the wheels

An identical hub is not enough: offset, width and diameter change the position of the wheel, and larger calipers can touch a smaller wheel. Original wheels often use bolts or nuts with a specific seat: keep the fixings intended for the wheel, with the thread of BMW Z1 (M12x1.50), tightened to the torque shown on its vehicle page. Finally, check that the size is among the approved fitments for your vehicle. This comparison is for guidance only: have the fitting approved by a professional.

And the other way round: wheels from BMW Z1 on Volkswagen Caddy?