MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[brad]

I've used the spacesaver that was in my Mk3.5 Cabrio. Had to put it on at the Shell in liverpool & drive along the m5 to Hurstville.

The front left was flat, so I had to jack up the rear left first & fit the spacesaver, then put the left rear onto the left front. The difference in the dynamics of the car are quite noticeable - to the point where if i see a FWD car with the spacesaver fitted to the front, I really wonder what the drugs the driver is on.

my 2c: If you can get a full size spare, go for it.

1stVeedub - try ebay. You might have to buy 4 rims & they won't be the same pattern but it shouldn't cost more than $200 in that size.

[Glennb]

23,000 kms in the golf R and my front tyres are now shagged
Replacement Dunlop GT Sportmaxx in 235/35 ZR19 will cost me $700 each but i might be able to get Conti CSC 3's for a good deal so will probably switch over to Conti's (it's pretty close to the Tirerack pricing). The new Conti 5P's are a bit more $$ and i also don't think the tread looks as good on them.

Only question is whether i put the new ones on the front, or the rear?? Have had bad experiences in the past with changing tyres front to rear in FWD cars and having a huge increase in road noise.

[walbjj]

$700ea? christ, ur better off getting from tirerack or performance alloys, it will be about $1200-1500 delivered

[Digger11]

I've used the spacesaver that was in my Mk3.5 Cabrio. Had to put it on at the Shell in liverpool & drive along the m5 to Hurstville.

The front left was flat, so I had to jack up the rear left first & fit the spacesaver, then put the left rear onto the left front. The difference in the dynamics of the car are quite noticeable - to the point where if i see a FWD car with the spacesaver fitted to the front, I really wonder what the drugs the driver is on.

my 2c: If you can get a full size spare, go for it.

1stVeedub - try ebay. You might have to buy 4 rims & they won't be the same pattern but it shouldn't cost more than $200 in that size.

250 million European drivers rely on spacesavers, but one Brad from Hurstville doesn't like them.

I'd definitely waste up to $1,000 for nothing on a full size spare.

BTW; Of course it changes the dynamics of the car - it is for the once in 5 years trip hme when you get a flat - you dirve carefully when you use it Brad.

[walbjj]

Brad suffers from 1st world problems.

[brad]

250 million European drivers rely on spacesavers, but one Brad from Hurstville doesn't like them.

I'd definitely waste up to $1,000 for nothing on a full size spare.

BTW; Of course it changes the dynamics of the car - it is for the once in 5 years trip hme when you get a flat - you dirve carefully when you use it Brad.

Sorry for passing on my experience on the subject. I didn't realise you were a subject matter expert.

Once in 5 years? I have 4 flats in the past 5 years.

If you like run flats then good for you. Lots of people don't and prefer an alternative. Same as lots of people don't like runflats or repair kit in a can.

Not sure why you put a $1k price on a spare tyre - as i said, in the posters size (16x6.5 with 205/65x16) you'll get 4 rims & tyres off ebay for <$200. Keep one & sell the other 3 to like minded individuals.

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Brad suffers from 1st world problems.

yep, i sure do. 1st World must be pretty good because plenty of people are clammering to get here

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Only question is whether i put the new ones on the front, or the rear?? Have had bad experiences in the past with changing tyres front to rear in FWD cars and having a huge increase in road noise.

You should put the new ones on the rear but if you've gone 23,000km without doing a tyre rotation then the rears will probably be slightly saw-tooth on the inside edge & be noisy when put on the front. So you haven't got much choice but to put them on the front.

$700 each - wow! tirerack -
Michelin PSS qty 2 = USD874 delivered.
Conti CSC3 qty2 = USD974 delivered
dunlop SP Sportmaxx GT qty2 = USD864 delivered

better still: Continental Extreme Contact DW qty 4 = USD 1028 delivered - no GST or import duty because the value of the goods is < $1000

[Fixxxer]

Why not just buy from tirerack then????
I just bought some conti extreme contact dws's and the price came to less than 50% of what I would pay here. Trick is to keep the cost of the tyres alone below $1,000 then no duty, gst etc.
If the cost of the Tyres goes over $1,000 then duty and gst is payable on the full amount including shipping.

Yeah I got a quote for 225/45/17 Asym 2's, but I was blown away by the postage cost which ended up being almost the same price as the tyre itself (over $130 per tyre). It still would work out cheaper than if I bought them here (when (or if) they do release them here), but probably only save me about $80 altogether.
Called up a tyre place this morning and got a great deal on Michelin PS3's. No fuss, Done.
Fixxxer

[Glennb]

You should put the new ones on the rear but if you've gone 23,000km without doing a tyre rotation then the rears will probably be slightly saw-tooth on the inside edge & be noisy when put on the front. So you haven't got much choice but to put them on the front.

better still: Continental Extreme Contact DW qty 4 = USD 1028 delivered - no GST or import duty because the value of the goods is < $1000

Yeah i figured it was too late to rotate them.
I'm hoping a mate with contacts will help me out locally with a good price on the CSC 3's, but if not it will be tirerack for sure.

[kov]

i think this one is illegal for a Golf, load rating is only 88. but it's the OEM for civic type R (FN2R).

92Y is the minimum.

i found my re050a to be a bit slippery in the rain, but i had 38psi and need to be easier on the pedal during rain

found some 225/40ZR18 88Y Bridgestone Potenza RE050 at a really good price... I know its illegal but any way I can get away with using them on a MK5 GTI?

[Diesel_vert]

found some 225/40ZR18 88Y Bridgestone Potenza RE050 at a really good price... I know its illegal but any way I can get away with using them on a MK5 GTI?

Well, provided that...

- the tyre fitter doesn't notice (else you can pay cash, no receipt)
- the road-worthiness inspector doesn't notice (distract him/her?)
- the assessor from the insurance company doesn't notice (distract him/her?)
- the police don't notice during one of their routine inspections (pray...)
- you accept that the tyres will have a reduced service life
- you accept that the tyres will have a reduced capacity to bear loads (in terms of static & dynamic lateral & longitudinal forces)

... then yeah, I don't see why not.


BTW, usual disclaimer about advice from internet applies - i.e. we're not responsible for anything that happens to you.

[kov]

Well, provided that...

- the tyre fitter doesn't notice (else you can pay cash, no receipt)
- the road-worthiness inspector doesn't notice (distract him/her?)
- the assessor from the insurance company doesn't notice (distract him/her?)
- the police don't notice during one of their routine inspections (pray...)
- you accept that the tyres will have a reduced service life
- you accept that the tyres will have a reduced capacity to bear loads (in terms of static & dynamic lateral & longitudinal forces)

... then yeah, I don't see why not.


BTW, usual disclaimer about advice from internet applies - i.e. we're not responsible for anything that happens to you.

haha I know mate ridiculous thing I asked! just gutted these RE050's are only 88 rating...

OBVIOUSLY NOT WORTH the risk may as well not pay my insurance ! will be buying some falken fk452 instead in the correct load rating... unless someone recommends the Kuhmo KU31 instead?

[Diesel_vert]

haha I know mate ridiculous thing I asked!

Well, I didn't actually say that you couldn't get away it (you asked if you could get away with it), did I?

[dave_r]

Especially since those tyres can be sourced in the appropriate rating for our cars.

[Pullstarter]

Hey Guys,
Sorry if this has been asked before but can't seem to find the info. What are the width and offset of the standard 17" detroit wheels on the MK6 GTI?

Am buying a MK6 GTI soon-ish and want to put some 18x8 wheels on but need to know what offset I need, definitely don't want ANY scrubbing whatsoever as will be transporting 4 peeps around regularly. So not after any poke etc. Any help greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Simon

[walbjj]

17" is the denvers, 18" is the detroits.
offset is around +50