19" wheels on a MKV GTI

[maraach]

Hi,

I have been somewhat inspired by a lot of the GTI's i have been seeing in the pics section and am thinking about making a bit more of an effort with mine.

One of the things that seem to make a real difference to the look is larger rims. Im currently running 18" Kathoriums (spelling?) and like them but am also eyeing off a set of 19" audi rims on ebay (Audi A8 Mag Wheel's 19" Orginal still in the Box - eBay Wheels, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 15-Aug-10 17:59:08 AEST)).

I was just wondering if anyone had any advice to give about going to 19's. Do i have to play with the suspension, or will the car support it by default? Do 19's significantly decrease the ride quality (cant say i noticed much difference when i went to the 18x8's).

Also, anyone know what type of tyres are good to run and dimensions?

Thanks for any time taken to respond.

[team_v]

19's would make the ride harsher as the side wall will be quite small so the bumps will flow through the car more.

Should just get a suitable tyre size to make the 19's legal, no suspension work would be required imho.

[poyta]

I think you would need to get a 19" that isn't very wide such an a 8" and then you'd have to get the correct offset. I've been told the ride becomes harder and of course the tyres are more expensive to replace. I've seen a lot of Golfs with 19's so i'm sure it can be done. By the ways its Karthoum.