2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Autobahn, Performance, Sport
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Shop Wheels for 2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
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The 2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn rolls on eighteen-by-seven-point-five wheels with a fifty-one millimeter offset, using a five-by-one-twelve bolt pattern shared across the Autobahn, Performance, and Sport trims. ThreePiece.us stocks premium wheels from Heritage Wheel, Aodhan, Motegi Racing, Work Wheels, Niche, Petrol, Rotiform, and MRR that fit your GTI perfectly, all verified to bolt on securely.
Finding the right wheel size for your GTI is straightforward—seventeen and nineteen inch options complement your factory setup beautifully, spanning widths from six-point-five to eight-point-five inches. Every wheel we offer ships free to the lower forty-eight states, so upgrade your Autobahn's stance without breaking the bank.
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, shared across Autobahn, Performance, and Sport trims, rolls on a 5x112 bolt pattern. The stock setup runs 18x7.5 with a 51-millimeter offset. You can drop down to 17-inch wheels or step up to 19s, choosing widths from 6.5 inches up to 8.5 inches depending on diameter. Since your GTI isn't staggered, front and rear fitments remain consistent.
The 5x112 bolt pattern is your only option—no substitutions work here. Your hub requires a 57.1-millimeter center bore; if your wheel's bore exceeds that, use hub-centric rings to ensure proper fitment and balance. Aggressive offsets or excessively wide wheels risk rubbing your fenders and suspension, so stay within the compatible sizes listed above to maintain clearance and performance.
Every wheel we offer for your GTI bolts on perfectly and ships free across the lower 48 states. Heritage Wheel, Rotiform 1PC, Work Wheels, and MRR all stock sizes that fit your Autobahn right now.
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 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 18x7.5 wheels at a +51 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
89 ft-lbs
TPMS
Yes
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17x6.5 | +35 to +50 | 205/50R17 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +52 | 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x7 | +35 to +52 | 225/40R18 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +50 | 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +35 to +52 | 225/40R18 | — |
| 19x7.5 | +35 to +52 | 225/35R19 | — |
| 17x8 | +35 to +48 | 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +35 to +50 | 225/40R18, 235/40R18 | — |
| 19x8 | +35 to +41 | 225/35R19 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 19x8 | +42 to +50 | 225/35R19 | — |
| 20x8 | +35 to +50 | 225/30R20 | — |
| 18x8.5 | +35 to +50 | 225/40R18 | — |
| 19x8.5 | +38 to +50 | 225/35R19 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 20x8.5 | +40 to +48 | 225/30R20 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Volkswagen GTI
- 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 2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Build
- Volkswagen GTI coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen GTI exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen GTI suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Volkswagen GTI 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