245 instead of 235. whos done it, golf r / cadiz

[amunra]

saw this floating around in this forum and now thinking of doing this on 19" cadiz with golf r.. whos done it and how did they find it?

[amunra]

anyone?

[gregozedobe]

Watch out the different profile doesn't rub (IIRC there is a mod to remove the screw that usually rubs). If the rolling diameter is different it may affect the accuracy of your speedo.

[amunra]

Watch out the different profile doesn't rub (IIRC there is a mod to remove the screw that usually rubs). If the rolling diameter is different it may affect the accuracy of your speedo.

from what ive read it makes the speedo closer to real speed with 245... just want to see if anyone done this on the golf r ... seen alot for skoda

[Lucas_R]

What is the reasoning behind wanting 245's? Because 235/35 is a more common tyre size so there will be more brands to choose from and prices will be cheaper.

Will a 245 fit on the rim? Will a 245 rub on the guards at the front?

[amunra]

What is the reasoning behind wanting 245's? Because 235/35 is a more common tyre size so there will be more brands to choose from and prices will be cheaper.

Will a 245 fit on the rim? Will a 245 rub on the guards at the front?

reasoning is as stated... the speedo on the dash is closer to actual driving speed... slighly more rubber too after having a blow out on the freeway could have a bit more extra meat on the low profile

[Lucas_R]

reasoning is as stated... the speedo on the dash is closer to actual driving speed... slighly more rubber too after having a blow out on the freeway could have a bit more extra meat on the low profile

The tiny sidewall increase and slight overall rolling diameter increase may be fine or may be just enough to start rubbing on the inner guards etc. I know a lot of people with the GTI's (myself included) go from the factory 225/35 to a 235/35 and they fit fine because the Golf R comes with 235/35's, but cant say ive heard of anyone trying to go to a 245/35 size.

Is your car lowered or factory height? If you are factory height then you would have a better chance of them fitting without issue. Also, do you have spacers on your factory rims or not?

[amunra]

The tiny sidewall increase and slight overall rolling diameter increase may be fine or may be just enough to start rubbing on the inner guards etc. I know a lot of people with the GTI's (myself included) go from the factory 225/35 to a 235/35 and they fit fine because the Golf R comes with 235/35's, but cant say ive heard of anyone trying to go to a 245/35 size.

Is your car lowered or factory height? If you are factory height then you would have a better chance of them fitting without issue.

suspension / springs r stock

[Lucas_R]

suspension / springs r stock

If your suspension etc is stock then you have the best chance of having a 245/35 work. But you might still be a guinea pig testing it out.

[amunra]

If your suspension etc is stock then you have the best chance of having a 245/35 work. But you might still be a guinea pig testing it out.

willing to try on the next lot of tyres.. unfortunately already have 1 new 235 on the car and 1 waiting due to 1 newish / middle worn tyre blowing out on the freeway. so next 2 will be 235 aswell.... thinking of getting a spare set of rims and putting 245 on them for extra comfort

[maraach]

Stumbled across this thread.

I've got 235/35 on my 8.5" MTM rims on my golf mk7 and just bought a mk7.5 wagon which the other driver had fitted 245/35 on 8.5" momo wheels.

I'm actually torn with what to do as the wagon needs new tyres. I was told the 245's don't rub and I can see the screw mod hasn't been done. I did however have rubbing on my mk5 with 235 tyres so I find this challenging to believe - granted a different car.

So on worn 245's I don't seem to get any rub. I also don't really see a positive so will likely go back to 235's.

[maraach]

Just seeing you were looking to do this on cadiz... I'm not sure as an 8" rim that would fit great. But let's see if others have done it.

[amunra]

Just seeing you were looking to do this on cadiz... I'm not sure as an 8" rim that would fit great. But let's see if others have done it.

well just any feedback is good & appreciated but ive got cadiz in particular so thought maybe a few guys on here might have done it as its the stock rim... looks like the skoda 206 guys are doing it and saying its good / comfort and more precise speedo reading.

wondering if maybe the bigger tyre provides more comfort when hitting little bits on the road that the standard 19' on 235 doesnt like so much

[jdw]

well just any feedback is good & appreciated but ive got cadiz in particular so thought maybe a few guys on here might have done it as its the stock rim... looks like the skoda 206 guys are doing it and saying its good / comfort and more precise speedo reading.

wondering if maybe the bigger tyre provides more comfort when hitting little bits on the road that the standard 19' on 235 doesnt like so much

I have 245 0n GTI with 8.5 inch rims. No Rubbing slight ride difference and looks better IMO.

[amunra]

I have 245 0n GTI with 8.5 inch rims. No Rubbing slight ride difference and looks better IMO.

sounds good , dont think theres going to be any "rubbing" with a slightly bigger tyre tbh when guys are dropping their suspension by 20mm and its fine.. so good to hear that against what some people on this forum put out there.

how is the comfort /quality of the ride over ****tier roads... any difference?