Custom forged wheels for Volkswagen Golf

The 2 generations of the Volkswagen Golf compared

One row per published generation, from the oldest to the most recent. Each measurement comes from the generation's page, which cites its sources and gives the fitment of each version. These measurements help you recognise your car; they are not a recommendation, and Onyx does not advise any specific offset.

Generation by generation

Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI and R (2013-2020): 12 original fitments recorded, 17 to 19 inches. Versions: Golf R, 2020 model year; Golf GTI “Performance”, 2020 model year; Golf GTI TCR. Fitments: 17-inch, 7.5J (tyres 225/45 R17); 18-inch, 7.5J ET 51 (tyres 225/40 R18); 19-inch, 8J ET 50 (tyres 235/35 R19) or 7.5J ET 51 (tyres 225/35 R19).

Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI and R (2020-present): 7 original fitments recorded, 17 to 19 inches. Versions: Golf R (2024 facelift); Golf GTI. Fitments: 17-inch, 7.5J ET 51 (tyres 225/45 R17; original accessory); 18-inch, tyres 225/40 R18 or 7.5J ET 51 (tyres 225/40 R18; original accessory); 19-inch, 8J ET 50 (tyres 235/35 R19) or tyres 235/35 R19. Compared with the Golf 7 GTI and R generation: same diameters (17, 18 and 19 inches); same widths (7.5 to 8J); same offsets (ET 50 to ET 51).

The same wheels from one generation to the next?

Same fixing measurements on all 2 generations: PCD 5x112, centre bore 57.1 mm and thread M14 x 1.5.

Same original diameters on all 2 generations: 17, 18, 19 inches.

Same range of original offsets on all 2 generations: ET 50 to ET 51.

Each generation's page gives the fitment of each version, with its sources.

Onyx entry price: the set of four monoblock forged wheels in the smallest diameter of our price list that covers the smallest original diameter recorded; the other diameters and the two-piece construction are on each generation's page. Amounts in pounds: our checkout on 4 October 2026, before the carrier's clearance fee and any import duty. The amount shown at checkout is the one charged for your order.

Publication rule: a measurement is shown only if a primary source gives it (a manufacturer's document, an official vehicle type record, an original parts catalogue, the maker of the original wheel) without another primary source contradicting it, or if two independent specialist sources agree without a primary source contradicting them. The press and forums do not count. Measurements checked on 15 October 2026.