MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jayha11 on March 18, 2016, 12:55:11 pm

Title: Springs or Coilvers on 18x8 ET35 215/40/18 Fitment
Post by: jayha11 on March 18, 2016, 12:55:11 pm

I recently picked up some new wheels which have the following fitment - 18x8 ET35 with 215/40/18 tyres. I had previously been looking to lower the Golf when it was on the Monzas and had settled on H&R 30mm springs. I am just wondering now if I should stick with this option or look to go with coilovers instead. I want the car to have a good 'practical' stance but with it being my daily drive I still need it to be functional. I am also thinking going too low with the offset may cause problems. Does anybody have any experience with a similar fitment?

Heres a pic after fitment, its sitting a little lower now after its settled down again
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjayzredfezz%2FGolf_GTI%2FC7E62C72-47A6-4EFE-B6F7-20705AA6A518_zps5lcbgpbw.jpg&hash=41de9e454f81c79e47dcc07b3c267c2c36d68617)

Thanks

Title: Re: Springs or Coilvers on 18x8 ET35 215/40/18 Fitment
Post by: An0NyMOUs on March 18, 2016, 12:58:09 pm

I've been wondering about this as I have the same fitment wheels as you. I've been looking at 30/35mm Eibach springs. The back on mine is already quite a bit lower than yours so I was wondering about rubbing issues?

Title: Re: Springs or Coilvers on 18x8 ET35 215/40/18 Fitment
Post by: Nasir on March 18, 2016, 01:24:52 pm

The correct tyre for the GTI is 225/40/18 92Y. It won't make a huge difference, but having more rubber on the road is usually a good thing.