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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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  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels VIP Modular 19x8.5
    • 1173 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels OEM 18x8.0 +48
    • 1161 views

    Can't believe I never chimed in with my setup in this thread.  18x8 ET48 OEM VW "Helix" wrapped in Super Sports.

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rota Grid 18x9.0 +42
    • Bridgestone Potenza RE760 P 235/40 R18
    • 1149 views

    5×112 e42 - Hyper Black

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Vorsteiner 19x8.5 +45
    • P 235/35 R19
    • 1085 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rotiform SPF 18-inch
    • P 225/40 R18
    • 1069 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 18x9.5 +40
    • P 225/40 R18
    • 1065 views
  • 2015 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels ASA AS3 19x8.5
    • P 225/35 R19
    • 1060 views

    Engine: Displacement: 2.0 liters Number of Cylinders: Inline-four Aspiration: Turbocharged Maximum Horsepower: 280 -PP-Performance Stage 1...

  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels Zauber monoblocks 17x8.0 +45 , 17x9.0 +45
    • P 215/40 R17
    • 1044 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Hartmann HLP-410 19x8.5 +45
    • 1034 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSe52 18x8.0
    • 1033 views

    Bronze Neuspeed RSe52 18x8. Stock tires and springs for now. 

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Solo werk 19x9.0 +33
    • P 225/25 R19
    • 1028 views
  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Ultraleggeras 17x8.0 +35
    • 989 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels ROTIFORM OZT 18x9.0 , 18x10.5
    • 987 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Volk RE30 17x8.0 +45
    • Michelin PSS P 245/40 R17
    • 977 views

    Finally got my Volk RE30 Clubsport II painted (satin bronze) and installed. Went with 17x8 et45 with 5mm spacers up front and 8mm rears. Michelin ...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 18x8.5 +42
    • Nitto Neogen P 215/40 R18
    • 972 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 20x8.5 +48
    • P 235/30 R20
    • 965 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels Forgeline LS3 19x8.5 +52 , 19x9.5 +40
    • P 215/35 R19, rear P 225/35 R19
    • 960 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels VMR 18x8.5 +45
    • Michelin Pilot Super Sports P 255/35 R18
    • 945 views
  • 2011 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Sportec Mono 18-inch
    • 933 views

    So, I tried on the old Sportec Mono / 10 18"s I've had for years to see how they looked on the mk7. Offset isn't quite right for this car (et...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels TSW Portier 18x8.5 +43
    • Michelin Pilot Super Sport P 225/40 R18
    • 925 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels VMR 710 19-inch
    • P 225/35 R19
    • 915 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rotiform SPF 19x8.5 +45
    • Michelin SuperSports P 235/35 R19
    • 910 views

    Rotiform SPF in 19x8.5 et 45 with 235/35/19 Michelin SuperSports. Lowered on VWR springs.

    • Wheels Turbomacs 18x9.0 +45
    • Michelin Pilot P 235/40 R18
    • 908 views
  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 17x8.0
    • P 225/45 R17
    • 901 views

    I messed up getting 225/45R17, next time 235. Still 17x8 is the way to go on this car for max performance I think, and I don't even think they look...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Privat Weiden 19x8.0 +40
    • Yokohama P 235/35 R19
    • 884 views
  • 2010 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS CH 19-inch
    • 873 views

    2010 Volkswagen GTI. Wheels: 19" BBS CH in Black (Matte)

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 19-inch
    • 864 views

    Saw one person with what looked like 19" omanyts on here... need to get a photoshopper in here to mock up some ideas. 

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels RSe10 18x8.0
    • P 235/40 R18
    • 863 views

    Really hard to get a good picture of these wheels. Neuspeed rse10 18x8. Super sports in 235/40r18. Love them, especially the tires. 

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE102 19x8.5 +45
    • 859 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels ATS Streetrace 18x7.5 +40
    • 846 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Neuspeed RSE10 18x8.5
    • 839 views

    Neuspeed RSE10 18x8.5 in gunmetal on night blue metallic, VWR springs.

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 18x8.5 +35
    • P 225/45 R18
    • 836 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Laguna reps 18x8.0 +42
    • 830 views

    Laguna reps in hyper black 18x8, et42 no spacers

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels VW Topas 18-inch
    • 828 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Staggered wheels VWR sport 18x8.5 +45 , 18x8.5 +35
    • Continental Extreme DW XL P 235/40 R18
    • 826 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Avant Garde 19-inch
    • 822 views
  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Volk G2 19x8.5
    • 800 views
  • 2015 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS CH-R 19-inch
    • 798 views

    Engine: Displacement: 2.0 liters Number of Cylinders: Inline-four Aspiration: Turbocharged Maximum Horsepower: 300 / 221 kW from 6,100 to 6,700...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Enkei TSP6 18x8.0
    • 795 views

    Enkei TSP6 Gunmetal Wheels, 18 X 8. I weighed at 20 lbs even, but Enkei have listed as 20.2lbs. 

  • 2015 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Mandrus Arrow 18-inch
    • 791 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Miro Type 18x8.5 +45
    • 776 views
  • 2013 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rotiform TMB 19x8.5
    • P 225/35 R19
    • 766 views
  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Avant Garde M580 20x8.5 +35
    • P 225/30 R20
    • 758 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rohana RC22 19x8.5
    • Conti DSW06 P 235/35 R19
    • 756 views

    I installed these Rohana RC22 19x8.5 ET40 with Conti DSW06 235/35/19 back in the summer but just now home to take a pic. Car needs washing but it is only...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels 18x9.0
    • 750 views

    No offense taken, but the look has grown on me (originally wanted 18s but couldn't find any). These are my only set of 17s I just run them for winter...

  • 2012 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Gunmetal V810 18x8.5 +45
    • Pirelli P 225/40 R18
    • 732 views

    Our customer is running KW V3 Coilovers w/ KW ST swaybars F/R, no spacers.  Certain VW center caps will fit our wheels, we have 2...

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels ECS Alzor 19x8.5 +35
    • 722 views
  • 2010 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels BBS CK 19-inch
    • 711 views

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

  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Trofeo 18x8.0 +45
    • Firestone Firehawks P 225/40 R18
    • 698 views
  • 2014 Volkswagen GTI

    • Wheels Rotiform 18x8.5 +45
    • 690 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%