1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX Wheels & Rims
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Your 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX comes fitted with 15x6 wheels at 33 offset, designed around a 5x100 bolt pattern. Whether you're keeping the original diameter or going larger, ThreePiece.us has verified fitment across multiple sizes including 15x6, 15x6.5, 15x7, 16x7, and 17x7. Every wheel we offer bolts on correctly and ships free to the lower 48 states.
Choose from premium brands like Work Wheels, Enkei, Motegi Racing, KATANA RACING, F1R, Vors, Aodhan, and Heritage Wheel—all stocked and ready to ship. Finding the perfect setup for your Passat GLX is straightforward when you shop with verified fitment data and guaranteed free delivery on every order.
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX bolts on with a 5x100 pattern. The stock wheel measures 15x6 with a 33-millimeter offset. You can fit larger sizes up through 17x7, giving you flexibility to choose 15-inch, 16-inch, or 17-inch wheels while maintaining the same offset strategy as the factory setup.
Only the 5x100 bolt pattern will fit your Passat, so verify this before purchasing. The center bore sits at 57.1 millimeters hub-centric; if your chosen wheel has a larger bore, use hub-centric rings to ensure proper seating. Aggressive offsets or excessively wide wheels risk contact with fenders and suspension components, so stick with fitments similar to factory specifications.
All wheels listed here bolt directly to your GLX and ship free throughout the lower 48 states. In stock now are KATANA RACING, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Vors, Motegi Racing, Aodhan, Enkei, and F1R—all confirmed to fit your Passat.
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 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 +33 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
93 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15x6 | +30 to +38 | 215/50R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +30 to +38 | 215/50R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 15x7 | +30 to +38 | 215/50R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +30 to +38 | 205/55R16, 215/50R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +33 to +38 | 215/45R17, 215/40R17 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Volkswagen Passat
- 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 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 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
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