MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Sophie123 on May 28, 2012, 02:42:37 pm

Title: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: Sophie123 on May 28, 2012, 02:42:37 pm

Hey guys

Thinking about buying some 19 inch vmr alloys of
a guy on the the forum but not sure what they will
Fit like on my 1.9 tdi mk5 golf on standard suspension??

Any help would be great thanks

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: D4rk1 on May 28, 2012, 11:32:55 pm

They will probably have 225/35 tyres so will look very skinny on the wheel. This will increase your arch gap and make your car look a little 4x4 ish. But hey if you like them go for it. It's your car :happy2:

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: Weston on May 29, 2012, 12:09:32 am

The tyres are 225's. I'd suggest lowering your car a bit as the arch gap wouldn't suit the wheels. A set of springs wouldn't set you back too much and as long as you don't go too low there won't be rubbing issues etc. Even GTI or GT TDI suspension would be an improvement, I believe they're the same.

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: Pashka on May 29, 2012, 04:54:42 pm

19 are toooo much for golf, lol. with 17 back axle asks for lowering, with 19 - it would be like a cart wag.

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: bakili on May 29, 2012, 05:55:03 pm

I would go for 17"-18" wheels plus lowering springs

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: Sophie123 on May 29, 2012, 06:59:03 pm

Thanks guys for your help, will have to keep looking  :happy2: what make of springs should I be looking for?

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: Scott_GT_TDI on May 29, 2012, 07:02:08 pm

Eibach are brilliant  :smiley:  :happy2:

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: -blade- on May 29, 2012, 09:02:17 pm

have a look at the huge wheel thread here, some very nice 18's and 19's too on there..........., if the car is sitting just right 19's can look great IMO, though its each to thier own taste when it comes to wheel size.
im currently running 18" BBS ch with a wider offset and car lowered a fair bit and im now considering going for the correct offset and sneaking 19" under the arch lip  :surprised:

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: -blade- on May 29, 2012, 09:05:39 pm

the wheel thread in question being here (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19933.0.html)

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: Sophie123 on May 29, 2012, 11:15:02 pm

Thank youu :driver:

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: MC71 on May 30, 2012, 10:58:58 am

You'll be fine with 19's, a small drop would be good though, use the "Search" on here, loads of TDI's with 19" wheels. Have a look at Eibach pro springs (more stock feel) with less drop, Eibach Sportlines (little stiffer) with unto 40mm drop or H&R springs, quite stock feel and around 40mm (ish) drop. If you go 19" do the screw delete mod, on here somewhere!!
Happy hunting
 :happy2:

Title: Re: What size wheels should I be getting??
Post by: flipmyflipper on May 31, 2012, 10:31:07 am

I'm running Eibach Sportline springs with 18" Speedlines and am very happy with the set up and look