18-inch OEM-style upgrade
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8 inch, ET48 · 215/40 R18
OZ Ultraleggera fitment is documented by owners and a retailer listing. One owner used 3 mm front and 5 mm rear spacers for position; these are not universal requirements.
2018–present · hatchback
Volkswagen Polo GTI AW wheel fitment
The AW Polo GTI retains a 5x100 mounting pattern and uses square wheel packages. Owners commonly move to 8-inch-wide 18s, with rear brake clearance depending on the wheel design.
5x100 bolt pattern · 57.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 7.5, 18 × 7.5 inch · Stock tyres: 215/45 R17, 215/40 R18
Updated 2026-10-04 · High source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel bolt, M14x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 120 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Stock wheels and tyres
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI / GTI+, 17-inch factory package | Front and rear | 17 × 7.5 inch, ET51 | 215/45 R17 |
| GTI / GTI+, 18-inch Brescia package | Front and rear | 18 × 7.5 inch, ET51 | 215/40 R18 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Polo GTI: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric wheels: choosing hub ringsLearn what hub rings do, how to specify their inner and outer diameters, and why centring, wheel seats and vibration need separate checks.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
18-inch wider stance
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8 inch, ET45 · 215/40 R18
A commonly discussed AW fitment. One reported wheel design needed a 3 mm rear spacer to clear the rear brake hardware; check the actual wheel before ordering.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Common width limit
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Clearance notes
- Factory wheels use ball-seat bolts. Match the bolt seat and length to the replacement wheel; a matching thread alone is not sufficient.
- A larger aftermarket centre bore needs correctly sized hub rings; a smaller bore will not seat on the hub.
- The AW GTI is 5x100, so the 5x112 wheels from a contemporary Golf GTI are not a direct fit.
- Check rear caliper and wheel-barrel clearance as well as the front brakes. A matching diameter and offset do not prove clearance.
- Confirm that the selected 215/40 R18 tyre is approved for an 8-inch rim. Rear arch liners can also rub if displaced.
- The stock table identifies the established 17-inch and Brescia packages; later wheel designs may have different offsets.
- The Volkswagen manual specifies 120 Nm for the factory wheels. Some aftermarket approvals specify 130 or 140 Nm for their own wheel and bolt combination; do not treat those as a revised factory torque.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the Polo GTI. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the GTI / GTI+, 17-inch factory package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the Polo GTI AW bolt pattern?
5x100, with a 57.1 mm centre bore and M14x1.5 bolts.
Will 18x8 ET48 wheels fit the AW Polo GTI?
This size is documented for the OZ Ultraleggera with 215/40 R18 tyres. Check the exact wheel and tyre approval, especially brake clearance.
Do Golf GTI wheels fit a Polo GTI AW?
Contemporary Golf GTI wheels are 5x112, whereas the Polo is 5x100, so they do not bolt straight on.
What is the Polo GTI wheel bolt torque?
The Polo manual specifies 120 Nm for the wheel bolts.
What size tyres does the Volkswagen Polo GTI AW have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2018–present Volkswagen Polo GTI AW are 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the Volkswagen Polo GTI AW use?
Factory wheels are 17 × 7.5 inch and 18 × 7.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Volkswagen Polo GTI AW centre bore?
57.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- Tire Wheel Guide: 2019 Volkswagen Polo
- Weds: Volkswagen hub, PCD and bolt application chart
- Volkswagen Polo owner manual: wheel bolt torque
- UK Polos: AW 18x8 ET48 fitment and retailer confirmation
- UK Polos: rear brake clearance with 18x8 ET45
- AW Polo GTI owner: OZ 18x8 ET48 and spacers
- Motor-Talk: AW GTI owners distinguish factory and aftermarket torque
- ALCAR wheel approval: wheel-specific 130 Nm instruction for Polo AW
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
Related cars
More guides from Volkswagen or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.