Volkswagen Beetle wheel bolt & nut sizes
The Volkswagen Beetle (1997 on) uses M14x1.5 wheel fixings with a R13 radius seat and a 17mm hex. It has 5 per wheel, so a full set is 20. Check the table below for the exact fixing for your year and wheel type.
Last updated 2 October 2026
Thread
M14x1.5
Seat
R13 radius
Hex size
17mm hex
Strength
Class 10.9
Sizes by year and wheel type
| Image | Model code | Wheel type | Thread | Length | Seat | Hex size | Finish | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2011 5 per wheel | ||||||||
| 9C, 1Y | Steel & Alloy Wheels | M14x1.5 | 27mm | R13 radius | 17mm hex | Zinc | Class 10.9 |
| 2011 on 5 per wheel | ||||||||
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| 16 (5C1) | Steel & Alloy Wheels | M14x1.5 | 27mm | R13 radius | 17mm hex | Zinc | Class 10.9 |
A dash in the length column means no length is listed for that fixing. Not sure which wheels you have? Steel wheels usually have a plastic trim cover over them.
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Common questions
What size are Volkswagen Beetle wheel bolts?
Volkswagen Beetle wheel fixings are M14x1.5 with a R13 radius seat and a 17mm hex.
How many wheel bolts does a Volkswagen Beetle need?
5 per wheel, so 20 for a full set of four wheels.