MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[natedawg23]

Cheers bud

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[prh1973]

Hey guys I am wanting to update my track tyres from Federal 595 RSR to the new Federal 595 RSR-R. Has anyone got experience with these new generation tyres for track use?

[Dutch77]

Hi guys,
I found wheels that I'm thinking of buying in 17x8. They offer offset option from 15 to 42. (Koya SF02) Im after the flush look and also want the rims to poke out slightly out of the rim. What tyre size would go well with these and also would it rub? Im on H&R sports springs at the moment.
Cheers!

You'd need to be dropping to at least a 215 to get stretch.. but check out here to get a feel for what you want to do:

https://tyrestretch.com/

[DOM02R]

Hey guys, I hope this is in the right place. I'm weighing up a few different wheels for my MK6 GTI (reflex silver). What are your thoughts, experiences and opinions on the following wheels? I've already got 18" Detroits, so I'm think I will step up to 19's.

If you actually have any of these wheels fitted, I would love to see some pictures!

Appreciate your input. Cheers

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- VMR 710 in Hyper Silver



- Avant Garde M310



- Avant Garde M580



- Hartmann HROC-233



*I've included both VMR & Avant Garde because I've been told there is a significant quality difference between them, which is why I'm asking for some feedback and experiences with them both.

[AdamD]

If you want opinions on the quality of the wheels, and their alternatives, I suggest you ask in the following thread:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/official-mk7-wheel-thread-96140.html

Obviously you don't have a Mk7, but the above thread is highly active and maintained by the expert wheelman Dutch77, who knows all things wheels.

[DOM02R]

If you want opinions on the quality of the wheels, and their alternatives, I suggest you ask in the following thread:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/official-mk7-wheel-thread-96140.html

Obviously you don't have a Mk7, but the above thread is highly active and maintained by the expert wheelman Dutch77, who knows all things wheels.

Sounds good man, thanks for that.

[Asharpe]

Requesting knowledge

Hey guys I have a Mk 6 golf r and was wondering what size tyre I can fit 19 8.5 with a ET of 32 any help would be great thanks

[Corey_R]

Hey guys I have a Mk 6 golf r and was wondering what size tyre I can fit 19 8.5 with a ET of 32 any help would be great thanks

I'm not sure the tyres is the issue you need to be concerned about... I don't think that those spec wheels will (legally or sensibly) fit a Golf R. They'd fit the Scirocco R, but not the Golf. I've seen people _just_ fit 8.5 ET 45 after rolling guards and giving up turning circle and still having a bit of rub etc. Typically you'd stick to 8" wide.

[roccabe]

Golf R Mk6 Wheel/Tyre advice

Okay, so I have a mk6 R that was factory delivered with 18 inch wheels. Can I just swap them over for 19insh mk6 R Talladegas? Is the steering lock different on cars delivered with 18's vs 19's meaning if I put 19's on I'll rub at full lock?

My other option is a set of 18 x 8 with 48 offset fitted with 235/40/R18. Using the online calculators this combo isn't much wider than stock 18's but the diameter is slightly bigger, but still not as much as 19's with 235/35/R19.

Car has stock suspension i.e.. not lowered at all.

thanks in advance...

[Asharpe]

Pre sure they are the same

[Robbieraver]

Anyone with pics of tdi/tsi with gti rims ?

As per title mark 6 tsi/tdi with mark 5/6 detroit 17inch rims.

[Morpheus]

Hi guys. I have the standard 17in rims on my GTI: looking for tyre options/suggestions for 225/45.

Currently running Dunlop Sport Maxx and Dunlop Direzza. Looking for a tyre that doesn’t drum as much (it’s a daily driver) but has a bit of grip too.

I have heard that moving up to 18in (225/40) brings better options but I’ll throw it open to the brains trust.

Thanks


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[brad]

Hi guys. I have the standard 17in rims on my GTI: looking for tyre options/suggestions for 225/45.

Currently running Dunlop Sport Maxx and Dunlop Direzza. Looking for a tyre that doesn’t drum as much (it’s a daily driver) but has a bit of grip too.

I have heard that moving up to 18in (225/40) brings better options but I’ll throw it open to the brains trust.

Having run 16", 17" & 18" on my car, I prefer 17".

My pick would be either Michelin PS3 (around $130 in Sydney) or PS4 ($160). Go up a size to 235/45r17; you'll get slightly more rim protection, the guards will fill out a bit more and the speedo will be more accurate.

[Morpheus]

Thanks @brad.

Did you find the Michelin’s gave less noise? I’m guessing it was a bit more comfortable too with the taller tyre.


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[brad]

Thanks @brad.

Did you find the Michelin’s gave less noise? I’m guessing it was a bit more comfortable too with the taller tyre.

I don't know how much noise the Sport Maxx and Direzza make, so can't make a comparison.

I'm a Michelin fan, so if buying new they would be my preference.

Noise can be reduced / controlled slightly by cross-rotating the tyres every 10,000km.

Yes, the slightly taller sidewall will give a bit more bump absorption but slightly less response if you are chasing absolute maximum handling.

Recommend you also run around 36-40 psi all round.