Volkswagen Beetle PCD

1946–1969

VERIFIED

Centre bore161 or 78.6 mm

Offset (ET)ET20

Fixing typeM12x1.50

⚠ This model comes with 5x205 or 4x130 depending on the year or version. Check on an original wheel or with a professional before buying anything.

Hub centric rings 161 mm → Wheel spacers 5x205(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a Volkswagen Beetle

A Volkswagen Beetle (1946–1969) uses a 5x205 or 4x130 PCD and a centre bore of 161 or 78.6 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

PCD: 5x205 or 4x130 required. See all vehicles with 5x205.
Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 161 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 161 mm.
Offset: the original is ET20. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
Fixings: thread M12x1.50. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.

All recorded versions (2)

The original specs vary with the year, trim or wheel size. Identify your version from the tyre size marked on the sidewall.

Version	PCD	Centre bore	Wheel	Offset	Tyre
Version 1	5x205	161 mm	—	ET20	—
Version 2	4x130	78.6 mm	—	ET20	—

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your Beetle?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a Volkswagen Beetle?

A Volkswagen Beetle (1946–1969) can have a 5x205 or 4x130 PCD depending on the version: check on an original wheel.

Does a Volkswagen Beetle need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a Volkswagen Beetle is 161 or 78.6 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a Volkswagen Beetle?

The recorded original offset is ET20 depending on the version and wheel size. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

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