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Title: 19 inch 8 j et35 fitment mk5 gti
Post by: dazjones757 on March 16, 2015, 07:56:21 pm

Hi everyone, had a browse on the net etc for info on this and seem to be reading mixed answers on it so thought id post the question my self.

I just bought some 19 inch rs6 alloys, they are 8j et35 all around. My car is lowered about 30mm i think it is, on eibach sportlines.

Looking to get 225 or 235 35profile tyres fitted so wondering if anyone knows if i will have any rubbing issues with this setup?
If not would going to 215 tyres solve the problem.

Appreciate the help an input if you can guys cheers Daz

Title: Re: 19 inch 8 j et35 fitment mk5 gti
Post by: dansmith180 on March 16, 2015, 08:22:56 pm

You'll need 215's. 225 might be OK (but probably not) and 235 would be awful. You should look into the screw delete MOD for the front arches as well.

Title: Re: 19 inch 8 j et35 fitment mk5 gti
Post by: wilsy_ on March 16, 2015, 09:08:27 pm

Definitely 215s.

The rim will poke a further 22mm out than a standard GTI wheel. I ran a 20mm spacer on the back and it rubbed pretty bad.

I've just bought some 18x8 et35 wheels. Going for either 215 or 205 tyres!

Title: Re: 19 inch 8 j et35 fitment mk5 gti
Post by: dazjones757 on March 16, 2015, 09:27:46 pm

215s it is then, glad i asked on here first then as was close to just ordering the 225s. Thanks for your help much appreciated.  Will get some pictures posted once i got them on the car

Title: Re: 19 inch 8 j et35 fitment mk5 gti
Post by: jaffa on March 16, 2015, 09:38:19 pm

Yeah 215 is a good choice along with the screw mod
Add a little bit of camber out the back to get rid of any rubbing


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