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  • #1

    Golf R Mk7.5 Wheels

    Hey guys
    Has anyone changed the mags on this model. I'm considering a change to 18 x 8.5 with a 45 OS but I'm a bit worried about guard clearance. The local mag dealer suggests it' not a problem and VW won't comment.

    I'm also worried about error codes appearing.

    The current wheels are 18 x 8 with 50 os which means that 8.5 width will move the wheel 11.5mm closer to the guard.

    Any feedback would be appreciated.
    Tags: appearing, current, guard, wheels, worried
  • #2
    No difference between Mk7 and Mk7.5 - x 8.5 ET45 is accepted as the 'sweet spot' for a clean mid-range fitment i.e. not too aggressive, but not too 'weak'.

    You will be fine, just buy a good wheel.

    --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
    2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
    2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
    2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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    • #3
      I am looking at 19x9.5 ET38 for my MK7.5 GTI lol. So you should be fine.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Hoomy903 View Post
        I am looking at 19x9.5 ET38 for my MK7.5 GTI lol. So you should be fine.
        Yeah, but we've established you have issues.

        --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
        2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
        2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
        2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post
          Yeah, but we've established you have issues.
          This is true. My rear diffuser is being put on today and got the car washed yesterday. So I will take a photo of the car as promised, so you can see I actually have a car =P

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Hoomy903 View Post
            This is true. My rear diffuser is being put on today and got the car washed yesterday. So I will take a photo of the car as promised, so you can see I actually have a car =P
            That would be good, so far this is what I picture:

            Click image for larger version Name: car.jpg Views: 1 Size: 80.2 KB ID: 1836395

            --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
            2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
            2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
            2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post
              No difference between Mk7 and Mk7.5 - x 8.5 ET45 is accepted as the 'sweet spot' for a clean mid-range fitment i.e. not too aggressive, but not too 'weak'.

              You will be fine, just buy a good wheel.

              Many thanks for your feedback.

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