Will these wheels fit on a 2001.5 (2002) Volkswagen Passat?

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Request for Question Clarification by hummer-ga on 26 Nov 2006 05:43 PST

Hi onetwo,

Is your car a GLS or GLX?

hummer

Hi onetwo,

Yes, the wheels should fit but please see the links for other
considerations (e.g., bolt pattern, speedometer, etc).

Original Equipment Sizes for 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6
Original Equipment  195/65-15
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/dg/SelectTireSize.jsp?autoMake=Volkswagen&autoModel=Passat+GLS+V6&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=

Original Equipment Sizes for 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6
Original Equipment  205/55-16
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/dg/SelectTireSize.jsp?autoMake=Volkswagen&autoModel=Passat+GLX+V6&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=

For other models, check here:
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/SelectAutoModel.jsp?autoMake=Volkswagen&autoYear=2002&x=18&y=9

Selecting the Right Tires
What is the right size for my vehicle?
"For cars and vans, staying within a 3% diameter change is desirable."
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=31

Tire Size Calculator
GLS
Insert 195-65-15 in the first row
Insert 215-45-17 in the second row
% difference -1.44
GLX
Insert 205-55-16 in the first row
Insert 215-45-17 in the second row
% difference -1.04
http://www.rx7.org/public/tiresize.shtml

Bolt Pattern for Passat: 5
http://www.ronalusa.com/cars.html

Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing  
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?submit=yes&vehicle=yes

"Shopping for New Wheels?"
"What to consider in choosing a wheel/tire package"
What should one consider in upgrading to larger sizes?
http://www.ronalusa.com/shopping/

For more info, you'll find it at this link:

TireRack Tech Center 
http://www.tirerack.com/about/techcenter.jsp

I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please post a
clarification request and wait for me to respond before closing/rating
my answer.

Thank you,
hummer

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