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Custom Volkswagen GTI

From simple modifications like aftermarket wheels and tires, to more involved mods like suspension setups and body kits, there’s plenty of ways to make your Volkswagen GTI unique. With so many aftermarket options to pick from, it might be difficult to know what kind of wheels, tires, and suspension are best for customizing the Volkswagen GTI.

We’re delighted to provide the most comprehensive online fitment gallery in the aftermarket enthusiast community, with contributions from drivers just like you who have already custom built their Volkswagen GTI vehicles. To uncover the creative ideas for your project, go through the selection of mods. All projects are sorted by the year of production.

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  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS SR 19x8.5 +46
    • 5333 views

    Needed to do the wheel arch screw mod as it rubbed initially but all good now!

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE10 18x8.5 +45
    • Michelin Pilot Super Sport P 235/40 R18
    • 2995 views

    Yet another one with Hyper Black RSe10s. I like the light weight, and that there is no need for spacers or centering...

  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rotiform blq 18x8.5 +45
    • P 215/35 R18
    • 2726 views

    Rotiform blq 18x8.5 et 45 with 13mm spacers up front and 25 in the rear (215/35).

  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels Niche Citrine - M161 18x8.0 +42 , 18x9.5 +45
    • P 215/35 R18, rear P 225/35 R18
    • 2579 views

    Silver & Machined Raceland Coilovers  

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Konig Oversteer 19x8.5
    • Hankook Evo2 P 235/35 R19
    • 2467 views
  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels ESR SR01 17x8.5 +25 , 19x9.5 +22
    • P 215/40 R17
    • 2272 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Volk TE37 17x8.5 +45
    • Michelin PSS P 245/40 R17
    • 2245 views

    Volk TE37 SL Black Edition - custom painted satin bronze 17x8.5 et 45 5mm spacer up front 8mm spacer out...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Lexani CSS 16 20x8.5
    • 2222 views

    Wheels black machine

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 17-inch
    • Yokohama P 225/50 R17
    • 2178 views
  • 2004 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Niche Verona - M150 18x9.5
    • Pirelli P 225/40 R18
    • 2128 views

    Black & Machined with Dark Tint  Koni Coilovers / H&R anti rollbars

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Alzor 18x8.0 +45
    • Pirellis P 225/40 R18
    • 2059 views

    Alzor model 628 (18x8 ET45) in gunmetal on the stock 225/40 Pirellis, stock wheel bolts, and no spacers...

  • 2001 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rota RT5 17x9.0
    • P 215/45 R17, rear P 245/40 R
    • 2035 views

    Flat Black (5×100/e42/73) Suspension: ST coilovers

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels OZ 19x8.0 +45
    • Vredestein Ultrac P 225/35 R19
    • 2030 views

    OZ Leggera HLT 8x19 ET45 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 225/35/19 Eibach Sportline 50/40 springs on DCC dampers

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Konig Rennform 18x8.0 +45
    • 1954 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 3SDM 006 19x8.5
    • P 215/35 R19
    • 1819 views

    Sitting on H&R Coilovers spun all the way down. 

  • 2010 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels HRE P43S 19x8.5
    • 1747 views

    The P40S is about 1.5lbs lighter than the original P40 design.

  • 2015 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Vossen VFS-2 19x9.5
    • 1738 views

    A bagged Volkswagon GTI on Vossen VFS-2's is a sure way to turn some heads the right way. Slammed to the ground...

  • 2010 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS CK 19-inch
    • 1733 views

    2010 Volkswagen GTI. Wheels: 19" BBS CK in Silver (Anthracite)

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Enkei Raijin 19-inch
    • 1710 views

    2012 Volkswagen GTI. Wheels: 19" Enkei Raijin in Matte Black (Tuning)

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels Pretoria 17-inch , 18x
    • 1673 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS SR 18x8.0
    • 1638 views

    BBS SR in the gray finish, as of yesterday. I stayed with 18 x 8...does anyone with similar know which combination of...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Lexani CSS 16 20x8.5
    • Nitto Neo GEN P 235/30 R20
    • 1620 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels VMR v810 18x8.5
    • Michelin PSS P 235/40 R18
    • 1588 views
  • 2009 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Giovanna Dalar-5 19-inch
    • 1537 views

    2009 Volkswagen GTI. Wheels: 19" Giovanna Closeouts Dalar-5 in Machined Black

  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rota Grid 18x9.0
    • Nitto NT555 P 225/40 R18
    • 1528 views

    5×112 e40 - Hyper Black Suspension: Eibach springs with Koni struts

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels OEM Mallory 18x8.0 +41
    • P 225/40 R18
    • 1527 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Niche Targa M130 19-inch
    • Toyo Proxes P 245/35 R19
    • 1525 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS SR 18x8.0
    • 1513 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels Rota Tarmacs 18x8.0 +30 , 18x9.5 +33
    • P 205/40 R18, rear P 215/40 R18
    • 1507 views

    1552 Forged Tarmacs 2 piece welded 18x8 ET30 Front (205/40) 18x9.5 ET33 Rear (after 12mm spacers) (215/40)

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE10 18x8.0
    • 1502 views

    Just got my wheels put on. 18"x8" Neuspeed RSe10 in machined silver. Also found some Wolfsburg...

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 18x8.5 +45
    • 1470 views

    Vmr810 18x8.5 et45. Not flush when low but perfect for a daily with unmolested fenders. 

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE10 18x8.5
    • Continental Conti DWS P 235/40 R18
    • 1419 views

    Rse10's 18x8.5 45 et on 235/40/18 Conti DW tires. Neuspeed Sport springs with TT spring pads. I know tons of...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Audi RS 18x8.0
    • 1391 views

    Audi RS wheels powder coated black 18x8 and 8mm aluminum spacers

  • 2009 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Axis Super Hiro 18-inch
    • 1369 views

    2009 Volkswagen GTI. Wheels: 18" Axis Super Hiro in Black (Matte)

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE05 17-inch
    • Michelin Pilot Sport A/S P 235/45 R17
    • 1368 views

    I was worried the spokes might poke out beyond the sidewalls, but they don't

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS SR 17x7.5
    • Michelin Pilot Super Sport P 225/45 R17
    • 1364 views
  • 2010 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS CH 18-inch
    • 1359 views

    2010 Volkswagen GTI. Wheels: 18" BBS CH in Black (Matte)

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 18x9.5 +35
    • P 225/40 R18
    • 1292 views
  • 2009 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Niche Essen - M146 19-inch
    • P 225/35 R19, rear P 245/35 R
    • 1273 views

    Silver & Machined

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE52 18x8.0 +45
    • 1272 views

    Two of mine - gunmetal Neuspeed RSE52s 18x8 45 offset. VWR Lowering springs:

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels VW Durban 18-inch
    • 1260 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels RSe10 18x8.5
    • 1255 views

    Another Neuspeed RSe10 car! This time in 18x8.5 matte black wrapped in Michelin PSS rubber, lowered on VWR...

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 18x8.0 +45
    • 1250 views

    18x8 ET45 PSS 235's Stock suspension but probably going to add VWR springs Also looking to change the...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels VWS-1 19x8.5
    • P 225/35 R19
    • 1236 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE102 19x8.5 +45
    • Continental ExtremeContact DWS P 235/35 R19
    • 1232 views
  • 2009 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels Linea Corse LeMan 19x8.5 +45 , 19x9.5 +35
    • 1212 views

    Hyper Silver w/ Polished Lip

  • 2011 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE07 18x8.0 +45
    • Continental Extreme Contact P 235/40 R18
    • 1201 views

    Neuspeed RSe07 18x8 ET45 with Continental ExtremeContact DW 235/40/18. Weights posted in pics above. Tam at Supreme...

  • 2011 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 20x8.5 +45
    • P 235/30 R20
    • 1190 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels OEM 20-inch
    • 1189 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels RSe05 17x8.0 +45
    • Bridgestone RE-71R P 235/45 R17
    • 1177 views


The Most Popular Rim Sizes in Volkswagen GTI Tuning

19 x 8.5 16%
18 x 8.0 16%
18 x 8.5 13%