2003 Jetta Bolt Pattern
Your 2003 Jetta bolt pattern is 5x100, meaning each wheel has five lugs spaced out in a circle with a diameter of 100 millimeters. Here’s what to know.
Written by John Davis
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
Your 2003 Jetta bolt pattern is 5x100 or "5 on 100." That means each of your Jetta's wheels has five lugs situated in a circle with a diameter of 100 millimeters.
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta is an excellent small car that combines interior comfort, tight handling, and peppy engines. But while the Jetta is great for cruising around town and down the highway, its stock wheels aren't winning any awards for fashion. A flashy set of wheel upgrades might be just the thing to take your driving experience to a new level—but you'll need to know the lug pattern before you can start shopping.
Fortunately, we're here to help you select the perfect set of swanky new wheels. Today, we'll cover everything you need to know about your 2003 Jetta bolt pattern so you can confidently upgrade your ride.
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Maybe you've got a newer—and fancier—set of Volkswagen wheels lying around and would like to bolt them on your 2003 Jetta. Unfortunately, there's a lot of variation in
Volkswagen lug patterns
, meaning that wheels from a different VW model or generation most likely won't fit your car. Instead, you'll need to search for a set of wheels that match your 2003 Jetta bolt pattern—5x100 or, in inches, 5x3.94. What do those numbers mean? We break down vehicle lug patterns like this:
# of bolts x diameter of the circle they create
Your 2003 Jetta's 5x100 bolt pattern means that each wheel has five lugs positioned in a circle with a diameter of 100 millimeters or 3.94 inches.
But don't rush out to start shopping just yet—you'll also need to know your Jetta's center bore measurement, stud size, wheel offset, and torque specifications.
- Factory wheel size: 15 or 16 inches
- Stud size: M14 x 1.5
- Offset: 5 to 45 mm
- Center bore: 57.1 mm
- Wheel tightening torque: 120 Nm
How to measure your 2003 Jetta bolt pattern
If your plan is to upgrade your Jetta's wheels, the specifications listed above should cover everything you need. However, if you're interested in measuring the lug patterns on any car, here's an easy method you can use to do just that.
All you need to get started is a simple measuring device, like a ruler or tape measure. Then, select any bolt and measure from the outside edge of the bolt hole to the center of the lug opposite.
Since your 2003 Jetta has five lugs, you'll end up between two bolts when you measure straight across. To account for this, pick either of the nearest two lugs and measure to its center.
That measurement is your bolt pattern diameter. Put it next to the number of lugs, and that's your 2003 Jetta bolt pattern!
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FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 2003 Jetta?
The bolt pattern on a 2003 Jetta is 5x100 or "5 on 100." That means that each of your Jetta's wheels has five lugs composing a circle with a diameter of 100 millimeters or 3.94 inches.
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