MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[dieterbohlen]

New Tyres for Golf

Hi all.
I'm need to change four tyres on my Golf. They have lasted 60,000km and last time I went to the dealership for service they have advised me that it would be good idea to change tyres even though the thread is still good. Currently I have Continental ContiEcoContact™ 3, do I just stick with them since they have lasted this long or does anyone else have different opinion on the tyres to get. I'm not a race driver and don't care about burn outs etc. apparently my original breaks are still in great condition as been noted by the service department at my 60k service. They were surprised that I haven't changed my break pads at all since there is enough to last another 15,000km.
Thanks

[118stip]

Got a feature on the RAYS website gents

Mate what suspension do you have?

I just bought these


VW GTC Wheels Matte Anthracite 19" GT CR Golf V VI MKV Mkvi 5 6 R32 R GTI TSI | eBay

19x8.5 +45
I run a khumo ku39 225/40/19

At stock height u scrubbed going over a bump on the right hand rear..
Do you have similar issues? What offset are your wheels?

Thanks mate

[brad]

Hi all.
I'm need to change four tyres on my Golf. They have lasted 60,000km and last time I went to the dealership for service they have advised me that it would be good idea to change tyres even though the thread is still good. Currently I have Continental ContiEcoContact™ 3, do I just stick with them since they have lasted this long or does anyone else have different opinion on the tyres to get. I'm not a race driver and don't care about burn outs etc. apparently my original breaks are still in great condition as been noted by the service department at my 60k service. They were surprised that I haven't changed my break pads at all since there is enough to last another 15,000km.
Thanks

It's tread & brake

I'm at 130,000km with original brake pads. Not even at 50% yet.

What size tyre are you running?

If the tread is still good (eg: more than 2mm at the lowest point) then why would they recomend you change them? I got 75,000km out of my last set of tyres & got 110,000km out of a set of Michelins on my Legacy.

[Dutch77]

19x8.5 +45
I run a khumo ku39 225/40/19

At stock height u scrubbed going over a bump on the right hand rear..
Do you have similar issues? What offset are your wheels?

Thanks mate

The problem with x 8.5 ET45 is you're going to be poking on a standard or GTI/R Mk6 Golf, so even on stock suspension you can get rub. You'll need to play with the camber to try and tuck the rears in a bit.

Ideally at x 8.5 wide you need to be at least ET50, although a lot of people will stick to x 8 wide to keep things more flexible on the wheel front.

[MiiLos]

Mate what suspension do you have?

I just bought these


VW GTC Wheels Matte Anthracite 19" GT CR Golf V VI MKV Mkvi 5 6 R32 R GTI TSI | eBay

19x8.5 +45
I run a khumo ku39 225/40/19

At stock height u scrubbed going over a bump on the right hand rear..
Do you have similar issues? What offset are your wheels?

Thanks mate

Hi mate,
I have the VWR springs fitted. They dropped the car about 20-25mm all round. I get rub mainly in the fronts when going over bad dips in the road at speed. I haven't had time to do the fender screw mod yet which I hope will help, but might also have to play with camber slightly at some point.

Why do you have a 40 profile tyre on the 19" wheel? My wheel offset is et44. My tyres are Kumho KU39 235/35/19.


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[Dutch77]

Hi mate,
I have the VWR springs fitted. They dropped the car about 20-25mm all round. I get rub mainly in the fronts when going over bad dips in the road at speed. I haven't had time to do the fender screw mod yet which I hope will help, but might also have to play with camber slightly at some point.

I had VWRs as well, and was running a less aggressive 18x8 ET48 wheel and got rub on the screw on hard left corners taken at speed. So definitely not surprised there's a little more on yours, but should be easy enough to rectify as you have suggested.

[MiiLos]

I had VWRs as well, and was running a less aggressive 18x8 ET48 wheel and got rub on the screw on hard left corners taken at speed. So definitely not surprised there's a little more on yours, but should be easy enough to rectify as you have suggested.

Yeah it's unfortunate how restricted we are with wheel choice on the Golf.


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[stiffy86]

Work meister s1 3p 19x9 +35 235/35r19 tyres.

Vwr coils, ground control front camber plates, -2.5 degrees camber front, -3.3 degrees rear. Screw mod, liner removed, rolled and rears require a pull as they are hitting the lip of the wheel on passenger side.

[Dutch77]

Vwr coils, ground control front camber plates, -2.5 degrees camber front, -3.3 degrees rear. Screw mod, liner removed, rolled and rears require a pull as they are hitting the lip of the wheel on passenger side.

A lot of work but looks great!

Would love to see more pics, 3/4 view or showing the wheel with the guard.

[Jgolf]

Wheel Upgrade

I'm currently in the process of modifying my mk6 tsi and just feel curious on what anyone's opinion is towards aftermarket wheels. I haven't strayed far into the web, only gone as far as looking at some 18 inch golf r rims. I appreciate any feed back, thanks.

[Dutch77]

I'm currently in the process of modifying my mk6 tsi and just feel curious on what anyone's opinion is towards aftermarket wheels. I haven't strayed far into the web, only gone as far as looking at some 18 inch golf r rims. I appreciate any feed back, thanks.

Love them if they're a quality set.

But you can achieve some great looks using alternative OEM wheels as well.

Ultimately just depends on what you want to achieve.

[popcorn]

I'm currently in the process of modifying my mk6 tsi and just feel curious on what anyone's opinion is towards aftermarket wheels. I haven't strayed far into the web, only gone as far as looking at some 18 inch golf r rims. I appreciate any feed back, thanks.

General rule is to do suspension before doing wheels, so look into coilovers/springs and struts while you look for rims

[Jgolf]

General rule is to do suspension before doing wheels, so look into coilovers/springs and struts while you look for rims

Thanks for the reply, I wasn't entirely sure about getting spring but from what I've researched its something I'll look into. Thanks again.

[Jgolf]

Love them if they're a quality set.

But you can achieve some great looks using alternative OEM wheels as well.

Ultimately just depends on what you want to achieve.

I mostly just wanted something that's different from what I currently have on, 17inch stock. Since its possible to get some second hand r rims, that are black it seems like the easiest route. But I am definitely up for something else with size being of no concern 17 or 18's.

[shane_in_oz]

Sexy looking wheels

Hi guys, here's a few snaps of the new wheels & tyres! Very happy with the overall result