1999 Volkswagen Beetle Wheels & Rims
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Your 1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL, GLS, or GLX rides on a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 57.1mm center bore. The stock setup features 15x6 wheels with a 40mm offset. At ThreePiece.us, we've verified every wheel to bolt directly onto your Beetle, and we ship all orders free across the lower 48 states.
Upgrade your classic Bug with options ranging from 15-inch through 17-inch fitments, including widths up to 8.5 inches. We stock premium brands like Work Wheels, Enkei, Motegi Racing, Aodhan, Heritage Wheel, Vors, F1R, and Katana Racing—all engineered to fit your specific vehicle perfectly.
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL, GLS, or GLX uses a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 57.1 mm hub-centric center bore. The stock setup runs 15x6 wheels at 40 mm offset. You can upgrade to larger diameters like 16 or 17 inches, or go wider within the same size—options include 15x6.5, 16x7, 17x7.5, 17x8, and 17x8.5, all compatible with your Beetle's wheel mounting.
Keep in mind that only 5x100 bolts fit this vehicle; confirm any wheel choice matches that pattern. Since your Beetle's hub bore is 57.1 mm, use hub-centric rings on any wheel with a larger center bore to ensure proper fitment. Aggressive offsets and widths can risk rubbing, so verify fitment before going to the largest or most offset-aggressive options in the compatible range.
Every wheel we offer is verified to fit your Beetle and ships free across the lower 48 states. We stock KATANA RACING, Enkei, Aodhan, Work Wheels, F1R, Motegi Racing, Vors, and Heritage Wheel—all ready to bolt right on.
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x100 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 57.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 15x6 wheels at a +40 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
93 ft-lbs
TPMS
Yes
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15x6 | +35 to +43 | 195/65R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +35 to +43 | 195/65R15 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +35 to +43 | 205/55R16, 225/50R16 | — |
| 17x6.5 | +34 to +46 | 205/50R17 | — |
| 15x7 | +35 to +43 | 195/65R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +43 | 205/55R16, 225/50R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +30 to +45 | 225/45R17, 215/45R17, 205/50R17 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +40 | 225/45R17, 215/45R17, 205/50R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +35 to +40 | 225/40R18 | — |
| 19x7.5 | +35 to +40 | 225/35R19, 235/35R19 | — |
| 17x8 | +35 to +40 | 225/45R17, 235/40R17, 215/45R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +35 to +40 | 225/40R18, 235/40R18 | — |
| 19x8 | +35 to +40 | 235/35R19, 225/35R19 | — |
| 18x8.5 | +35 to +40 | 225/40R18, 235/40R18 | — |
| 19x8.5 | +35 to +40 | 235/35R19 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Volkswagen Beetle
- BBS — LM, RS, FI, CI-R
- Volk Racing — TE37, ZE40
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion
- TSW — Bathurst, Nurburgring
- Rotiform — FLG, OZR, BUC
- Enkei — RPF1, TS-V
Complete Your 1999 Volkswagen Beetle Build
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- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers