MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Eddie07 on December 19, 2013, 05:50:56 pm
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Managed to source some 19's, there not in fantastic condition but it's superficial...
Question. How will this effect my edition 30 handling going stage 2+ ( will be getting arb's new bushes (prosports) and coil overs in January)
Is it that much of a difference? I know the 17 to 18 jump makes things slightly less "exciting" but to me they don't fit or look right.
I've got a couple of hours to decide.
Convince me 1 way or another
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I found 19"s a bit harsh to be honest, they made the car feel slow(er) and didn't give ma any nice feedback in the corners or under breaking like my 18"s do!
They were 8.5x19 et 45 with 235/35/19 michelins
They do look great though, especially if you can get the stance right.
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With stage 2+ I imagine the feel on 19's might not be as electric but performance wise will still be strong. I rarely thrash my car anyway if ever more A road driving sodding cornering is going to be my biggest concern when driving them.
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19s for show. 18s for go. Simples.
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^^^^ This
What's the size/offest of the 19"s?
If your getting Coilovers, a wee drop will help fill those arches so stick with the some 18"s.
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I am running 19" alloys but I only do a mile a day to work and back but if I was traveling a lot I would switch to 18"
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I'm running 19's and they're fine, just as comfortable as 18's.
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Anyone got pics of 19's without any changes to ride height???
Thinking of Helios but not interested in lowering the car at all but also want them to look awful
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You will get just that fitting 19 with out lowering slightly they will look aweful :signLOL:
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Thanks mate....thought that
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A member on here had 19" on his ed30 which have a slight drop to them looked ok now I think about it..You could lower it on springs with 19" on if you fancied going that route
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Here's mine on 19's with H&R lowering springs only. They haven't adversely affected the handling but do, I feel, improve the stance over standard springs. :smiley:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi682.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv184%2FandyR43%2FGolfatOgmore019_zps0d27d105.jpg&hash=38bdeab45a5cd34c6074210ec8635aed968c7810) (http://s682.photobucket.com/user/andyR43/media/GolfatOgmore019_zps0d27d105.jpg.html)
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Any rubbing at all Andy???
What tyre size you got there?
Looks great imo
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No rubbing at all.
Tyres are 225/35/19's.
Due to the lower profile of the tyres the outright levels of grip and feel are less on the 19's compared to 18" wheels so I wouldn't recommend them for track use. For fast road or everyday driving 19" wheels are fine and you won't notice many adverse effects. :happy2:
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not for me go a inch smaller if anything!
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What height of drop on h+r springs Andy???
Would I get away with 225/40/19's...roads aren't great where I am
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Drop is approx 30mm mate.
I used Jay's write up as a guide. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,72922.0.html
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Picked them up last night. They need a refurb but I took a picture of them placed next to the car(not bolted up)...how do you attach a picture?
Like to know peoples thoughts
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..how do you attach a picture?
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,946.0.html
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..how do you attach a picture?
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,946.0.html
Ok thanks il have to try do it over weekend. Staff due starts in an hour
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Show-yes Go-no . + 19" tyres for something really good like a Michelin PS3 are not cheap !
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18's for Track use.
19's for Road use.
I'll never go back to 18's for road use. I love my 19's for road use, and performance wise with the right tyres they are amazing.
Plus you shouldn't be driving on the road like you do on the track :stupid:
Show-yes Go-no . + 19" tyres for something really good like a Michelin PS3 are not cheap !
I just got some 225/35/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull_zps83da665e.jpg&hash=9d14c2b3a782217c86fb08500f7ac88da70cfb41)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull_zpsba29c419.jpg&hash=a99034c1c323bbc02dcb6a3a6198db0605cd820c)
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18's for Track use.
19's for Road use.
I'll never go back to 18's for road use. I love my 19's for road use, and performance wise with the right tyres they are amazing.
Plus you shouldn't be driving on the road like you do on the track :stupid:
Show-yes Go-no . + 19" tyres for something really good like a Michelin PS3 are not cheap !
I just got some 225/35/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull_zps83da665e.jpg&hash=9d14c2b3a782217c86fb08500f7ac88da70cfb41)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull_zpsba29c419.jpg&hash=a99034c1c323bbc02dcb6a3a6198db0605cd820c)
Exactly my point, I like the 19'd and how they look next to te car. Going to need some coilovers but it's a must for understeet and going stage 2+ amyway. Enjoyed the feedback, thankyou to everyone who had had an input
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:surprised: 8 michelins! :surprised:
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8?
:laugh:
What wheels are they going on?
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8 of those badboys cost a pretty penny....
:drool: :drool:
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
I got a cracking deal on the new SuperSports :notworthy: :jumpmove: :pomppomp:
4 of em were for Matt (Bignod00) :wink:
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Good choice on the 19s :). I have them fitted to my Mk5 and I honestly think it handles good on them but it is a Jetta so I'm not sure if it would differ much from the Golf. Although now I've gone a bit lower I can't corner hard because they rub :(
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I bought 19s for my edition 30 and only lasted 2 months and went back to the original 18s, My golf R came with 19s and they only lasted 2 months until I found some nice 18s. They feel better, look better (once lowered) and tyres are a lot cheaper :happy2:
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Genuinely hope this works...
18's
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy194/Andre_Obi_Umebuani/photo2_zpsd3528332.jpg
19's
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy194/Andre_Obi_Umebuani/photo1_zps0f6863c1.jpg
thoughts?
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Genuinely hope this works...
18's
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy194/Andre_Obi_Umebuani/photo2_zpsd3528332.jpg
19's
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy194/Andre_Obi_Umebuani/photo1_zps0f6863c1.jpg
thoughts?
Both pics are upsidown! So a bit hard to judge lol.