2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen wheel fitment at a glance

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is running Konig Rennform in 17x8 +45 at all four corners, wrapped in 225/45R17 tires.

It sits on Eibach lowering springs with a nearly flush stance, meaning the wheel face sits a touch inside the fender line.

If you are searching for Volkswagen Golf SportWagen wheel fitment, Konig Rennform on a Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, 17x8 +45 wheels on a Golf SportWagen, or what tire size goes with that setup, this build is a real-world answer, photographed and measured by the owner.

Konig Rennform 17x8 +45 specs

The wheels are 17-inch in diameter and 8 inches wide with a +45 offset, in the 5x112 bolt pattern the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen uses.

A +45 offset on a 8-inch wide wheel puts the wheel face in a conservative, factory-like position. Lower offset moves the wheel outward; higher offset tucks it in.

Konig Rennform 17x8 +45 on a Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is a common Golf SportWagen question, and this page shows exactly how it sits, how it clears, and what the owner changed to make it work.

225/45R17 tires on 17x8 wheels

The tire size is 225/45R17: a 225 mm section width with a 45 aspect ratio on the 17-inch wheel, which gives a meaty fit (the tire is wider than the wheel, so the sidewall bulges a little and gives more cushion).

We stock Ironman IRON iMOVE Gen 3 AS 225/45ZR17XL at $85 each in 225/45R17, and more 225/45R17 tires through the tire search.

Searching for 225/45R17 tires on a Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, or the right tire size for 17x8 +45 wheels? This is one owner's proven combination, and every wheel and tire package we sell ships mounted, balanced and ready to bolt on.

Suspension, stance and clearance

The drop comes from Eibach lowering springs, the simplest way to close the fender gap on a Volkswagen Golf SportWagen while keeping the factory shocks.

No rubbing at all, front or rear, no spacers, no fender work. That means the setup fits as-is, which is what most owners want to know before they buy.

Stance: nearly flush. The wheel face sits a touch inside the fender line. Flush fitment on a Volkswagen Golf SportWagen comes down to the offset and width above; copy them and you get the same result.

Will 17x8 +45 fit a Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?

Will Konig Rennform 17x8 +45 fit a 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen? This owner's answer is yes, on Eibach lowering springs, with no rubbing.

6 other Volkswagen Golf SportWagen builds in the gallery run sizes like 18x9.5, 20x8.5, 18x8.5, 19x8.5, 18x8, so you can compare offsets, tire sizes and suspension before you order. See all Volkswagen builds.

Our fitment guarantee covers wheels bought through wheels that fit the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: pick the car, and every size shown is one we have checked for bolt pattern, hub bore and clearance.

Buy the same wheels and tires for your Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

We sell this exact wheel: Konig Rennform 5x112 17x8+45 Matte Grey is $234 each, about $935 for the set of four. Add tires on the product page and it ships as a mounted and balanced Volkswagen Golf SportWagen wheel and tire package with free shipping.

Financing is available on every set, and 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen wheels ship free when bought as a wheel and tire package.

About this build

Every car in the Threepieceus gallery was submitted by its owner or collected from real builds, with the wheel size, offset, tire size, suspension and clearance recorded as fitted. Check two or three builds with the same Volkswagen Golf SportWagen and size before you order, and add your own ride once it is done so the next owner can see what fits.