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HONDA CIVIC TYPE R VS VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

Side-by-side OEM specs and computed fitment envelopes for any two platforms in the database. Bolt pattern is only one mounting requirement; center bore, fasteners, seat geometry, brake clearance, offset, and wheel load capacity also matter.

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Bolt pattern mismatchHonda Civic Type R runs 5x120 while Volkswagen Golf R runs 5x112 — different bolt patterns, so a direct swap is off the table without adapters.
SpecHonda Civic Type RVolkswagen Golf R
YearsFK8 (2017-2021)Mk7 (2014-2020)
Bolt pattern5x1205x112
Front suspensionMacPherson strutMacPherson strut
OEM wheel8.5x20 ET607.5x18 ET51
OEM tire245/30R20225/40R18
Center boreNot verifiedNot verified
Thread sizeNot verifiedNot verified
Fastener / seatNot verifiedNot verified
Honda Civic Type R
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Volkswagen Golf R
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