MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: How Much Does Wheel and Tyre Affect Ride Comfort
Post by: lazy on February 22, 2026, 01:04:16 pm

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience going from 17's to 18's, and touring tyres to sports tyres.
I'm probably due a new set of tyres this year and I think the 18 Monzas would look good but I don't want to sacrifice ride comfort really so I'm wondering if it's a big difference going from 17's to 18's.
Also I'm wondering if there's a big difference in comfort between tyre styles for example Continental Premium Contact versus Sport Contact.
Any input would be greatly received.

Title: Re: How Much Does Wheel and Tyre Affect Ride Comfort
Post by: MKVASMR on February 22, 2026, 05:51:52 pm

I use 16" for winter and I don't feel much difference when I go back to 18" in summer.