FRENES

Volkswagen Polo 1 PCD

1975–1981
VERIFIED
⌀57.1
PCD4x100 or 5x100
Centre bore57.1 mm
Offset (ET)ET38 to ET45
Fixing typeM12x1.50
Tightening torque115 Nm
Original tyres145/70R13, 155/70R13, 175/70R14, 185/60R15
⚠ This model comes with 4x100 or 5x100 depending on the year or version. Check on an original wheel or with a professional before buying anything.
Hub centric rings 57.1 mm → Wheel spacers 4x100(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a Volkswagen Polo 1

A Volkswagen Polo 1 (1975–1981) uses a 4x100 or 5x100 PCD and a centre bore of 57.1 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

  • PCD: 4x100 or 5x100 required. See all vehicles with 4x100.
  • Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 57.1 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 57.1 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET38 to ET45. 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, tightened to 115 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
  • Tyres: original fitment is 145/70R13, 155/70R13, 175/70R14, 185/60R15. For another size, check the diameter difference with the equivalence calculator (under 3 % recommended).

All recorded versions (5)

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

VersionPCDCentre boreWheelOffsetTyre
Version 1 4x100 57.1 mm — ET45 145/70R13
Version 2 4x100 57.1 mm — ET38 145/70R13
Version 3 4x100 57.1 mm — ET38 155/70R13
Version 4 5x100 57.1 mm — ET43 175/70R14
Version 5 5x100 57.1 mm — ET40 185/60R15

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 4x100 PCD and same 57.1 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a Volkswagen Polo 1 without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

Volkswagen XL1 from 2015 Volkswagen Cross Up 2013–2023 Volkswagen e-Up 2013–2023 Volkswagen Up 2011–2023 Volkswagen Lupo GTI 2002–2005 Volkswagen Lupo 1998–2005 Volkswagen Vento 1992–1998 Volkswagen Golf 3 1991–1997 Volkswagen Corrado 1988–1996 Volkswagen Fox 1987–1993 Volkswagen Golf 2 1983–1992 Volkswagen Passat 4 trou 1983–1996 Volkswagen Caddy 1982–1992 Volkswagen Scirocco II 1981–1993 Volkswagen Jetta 1979–1984 Volkswagen Golf 1 1974–1983

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your Polo 1?

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a Volkswagen Polo 1?

A Volkswagen Polo 1 (1975–1981) can have a 4x100 or 5x100 PCD depending on the version: check on an original wheel.

Does a Volkswagen Polo 1 need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a Volkswagen Polo 1 is 57.1 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 Polo 1?

The recorded original offset is ET38 to ET45 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.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a Volkswagen Polo 1?

The specified tightening torque is 115 Nm for M12x1.50 fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a Volkswagen Polo 1?

With the same PCD (4x100) and the same centre bore (57.1 mm), these include: Volkswagen XL1, Volkswagen Cross Up, Volkswagen e-Up, Volkswagen Up. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

Does a value look wrong, or is a version missing? Let us know, we check every report.