2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, Comfortline, Highline, Premiere
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Your 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base, along with the Comfortline, Highline, and Premiere trims, rolls on a 5x112 bolt pattern. The stock setup features 16x6.5 wheels with a 44 offset. ThreePiece.us carries premium brands like Heritage Wheel, Aodhan, Motegi Racing, Work Wheels, Niche 1PC, Petrol, Rotiform 1PC, and MRR, all verified to bolt on perfectly to your Beetle.
Whether you're after 16-inch or 17-inch options—or even stepping up to 18-inch with our 18x7 fitment—we have the right wheel for your vision. Available sizes range from 16x6.5 through 18x7, giving you flexibility in both diameter and width. Every wheel ships free to the lower 48 states, making it easy to upgrade your Beetle's stance and style.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x112 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 16x6.5 wheels at a +44 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
93 ft-lbs
TPMS
Yes
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6.5 | +35 to +48 | 215/60R16 | — |
| 17x6.5 | +30 to +50 | 215/55R17, 215/50R17, 205/55R17 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +50 | 215/60R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +50 | 215/55R17, 225/50R17 | — |
| 18x7 | +35 to +50 | 215/50R18 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +35 to +48 | 215/60R16 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +54 | 215/55R17, 225/50R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +35 to +54 | 235/45R18 | — |
| 19x7.5 | +35 to +50 | 235/40R19 | — |
| 16x8 | +35 to +50 | 225/55R16 | — |
| 17x8 | +35 to +50 | 235/50R17, 225/50R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +40 to +50 | 235/45R18 | — |
| 19x8 | +35 to +50 | 235/40R19 | — |
| 20x8 | +45 to +50 | 235/35R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 17x8.5 | +35 to +50 | 235/50R17 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 18x8.5 | +35 to +39 | 235/45R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 18x8.5 | +40 to +50 | 235/45R18 | — |
| 19x8.5 | +38 to +50 | 235/40R19 | — |
| 20x8.5 | +35 to +38 | 235/35R20 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 20x8.5 | +40 to +45 | 235/35R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 19x9 | +35 to +37 | 235/40R19 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 19x9 | +38 to +50 | 235/40R19 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 20x9 | +38 to +44 | 235/35R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
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 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base Build
- Volkswagen Beetle coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen Beetle exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen Beetle suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen Beetle brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers