2012 Volkswagen Golf r Base Wheels & Rims
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Shop Wheels for 2012 Volkswagen Golf r Base
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The 2012 Volkswagen Golf r Base is a favorite among European car enthusiasts. Upgrading your wheels is the single biggest visual and performance improvement you can make. At ThreePiece, we carry thousands of aftermarket wheels verified to bolt directly onto your 2012 Volkswagen Golf r Base — no guesswork, no adapters.
Every wheel we sell for the Golf r is cross-referenced against the factory 5x112 bolt pattern and 57.1mm hub bore. The stock wheel is a 17x6 at +48 offset. All orders ship free within the continental US.
2012 Volkswagen Golf r 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 17x6 wheels at a +48 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
93 ft-lbs
TPMS
Yes
2012 Volkswagen Golf r Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17x6 | +38 to +45 | 205/50R17 | — |
| 17x6.5 | +38 to +50 | 205/50R17 | — |
| 17x7 | +38 to +50 | 225/45R17, 205/50R17 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +51 | 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +35 to +51 | 225/40R18 | — |
| 17x8 | +35 to +50 | 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +35 to +50 | 225/40R18 | — |
| 19x8 | +35 to +50 | 225/35R19, 235/35R19 | — |
| 20x8 | +38 to +50 | 225/30R20 | — |
| 17x8.5 | +38 to +48 | 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x8.5 | +35 to +50 | 225/40R18 | — |
| 19x8.5 | +38 to +48 | 225/35R19, 235/35R19 | — |
| 20x8.5 | +40 to +45 | 235/30R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
Best Wheel Brands for the Volkswagen Golf r
- 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 Golf r Base Build
- Volkswagen Golf r coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen Golf r exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen Golf r suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen Golf r 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