The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[xxtrickzxx]

hi guys I've noticed wheel rub at full lock even though I went for the oe spec borbet lw 8x19 et 50 wheels and 235/35 tyres on my R,I'm wondering do vw put steering lock stops on like ford do at the factory if 19" wheels are selected? Because my uk R had the standard 18" Cadiz wheels from new,going to take the wheel off later and see whats rubbing.

sorted! I took the wheel off and found the liner just needed a simple adjustment via the torque screw shown in the pics,sliding the liner to the other end of the screw slot moved it in where it was catching by a good 12mm.

[Dutch77]

Good catch and thanks for documenting that for the thread.

I'm unaware of any differences with the R on the Mk7, there was definitely a modification to the amount of steering lock on the Mk6 Rs here that came with 19s which was why most dealers would not swap 18s and 19s on stocked cars.

The GTI PP is unlikely to be affected on its 19s as it is only x 7.5 wide - another great reason to ditch the Santiagos and get something a little more aggressive (and better looking).

[Dutch77]

VMR 702
Specs: 18 x 8.5, ET45, weight tbc











I had high hopes for these wheels on the Mk7, so much so that about a month ago I almost pulled the trigger on a set of these in 19s. However in execution I'm not totally sold on the look now, while they do have a sports/luxury/OEM feel about them I think they are better suited to Euro sedans. Just my gut feel talking there, debate away..

[JordanNaumov]

Wider, more aggressive wheel fitment on MK7 Golf hatch

Picking up my MK 7 TSI hatch tomorrow and would love some help. I'm about to order a set of custom wheels and need to sort out wheel specs. I'm experienced with wheel offsets and widths but not on this platform. I have absolutely no reference. I also heard the MK7 has slightly wider wheel wells than the MK6 so I can't use existing MK6 builds as a guide.

I'm wanting to run the widest wheels as possible with the most aggressive offset as possible, without having to dial in camber, do guard work or run spacers. And stay legal within Australia.

So after saying all that, it probably won't leave me with much haha. I'm planing of lowering the car on H&R super sport springs and happy to run a safe amount of stretch.

So after saying all of that, can anyone share some pics/info that could help me. Is there anyone of there running a similar setup? Any info will be appreciated.

Post up some links of other threads if I've missed them.

Thanks in advance.

[dylan8]

If you can figure offsets etc, why not just throw a tape measure on your car.
One person's idea of legal and widest possible is not the same as the next person

[JordanNaumov]

Wider, more aggressive wheel fitment on MK7 Golf hatch

Probably because I'm...

Picking up my MK 7 TSI hatch tomorrow

[Dutch77]

This is probably a spot to look: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ead-96140.html

As Dylan said everyone has a different opinion on what's ok and what's not.

Realistically if you're going beyond 8.5 wide ET45 then you're going to be needing to do some work to avoid issues. Queensland does seem to allow a bit more flexibility with 1.3 times max width for the model, so in theory 10 inches might be ok but good luck making that work.

Plenty of real life fitment examples in the thread though.

[JordanNaumov]

This is probably a spot to look: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ead-96140.html

As Dylan said everyone has a different opinion on what's ok and what's not.

Realistically if you're going beyond 8.5 wide ET45 then you're going to be needing to do some work to avoid issues. Queensland does seem to allow a bit more flexibility with 1.3 times max width for the model, so in theory 10 inches might be ok but good luck making that work.

Plenty of real life fitment examples in the thread though.

Thanks for your reply.

Yep yep all over that thread now. Already on page #6 [emoji16]

And yes, from what one learnt so far, 8.5 +45 is looking good.

Are both front and rear wheel arches/wells about the same dimensions? If choose a square setup, would the 'poke' be exactly the same front and rear or can the rear fit a slightly bigger wheel?

Also what's QLD's formula to work out what wheel specs are legal/illegal?

[BleezyD]

I'd like to see more of the v702s. I also really like the idea of them. I have a silver MK7 and Im thinking of getting the gunmetal 702s, I think that would look awesome but I want to see more pics first.

[AdamD]

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I still love the 702 look, but it's obviously not the style for everyone. If I were buying rims for a Mk7 though, it'd be very very high on my shortlist. I think the general design suits the Mk7's lines well. Agreed, though, that it may suit a sedan better.

[Dutch77]

Thanks for your reply.

Yep yep all over that thread now. Already on page #6 [emoji16]

And yes, from what one learnt so far, 8.5 +45 is looking good.

Are both front and rear wheel arches/wells about the same dimensions? If choose a square setup, would the 'poke' be exactly the same front and rear or can the rear fit a slightly bigger wheel?

Also what's QLD's formula to work out what wheel specs are legal/illegal?

I've only recently moved to Qld so not really familiar with the rules, just have seen a width rule of 1.3 times the widest wheel for the model which is pretty generous. There's more info on the transport website.

You can go a bit wider on the rear via staggered or offset differences, my conservative x 8 ET48 does fill the front fairly well but there is definitely more room in the back.

I'd still suggest a limit of x 8.5 ET45 if you are lowering and don't want to be mucking around with extra work to keep the car practical (which seems like what you want from your original post).

[Dutch77]

I'd like to see more of the v702s. I also really like the idea of them. I have a silver MK7 and Im thinking of getting the gunmetal 702s, I think that would look awesome but I want to see more pics first.

I still love the 702 look, but it's obviously not the style for everyone. If I were buying rims for a Mk7 though, it'd be very very high on my shortlist. I think the general design suits the Mk7's lines well. Agreed, though, that it may suit a sedan better.

Welcome to the thread BleezyD.. I suspect as the 702s become more common we will see more Mk7s with them. My original thoughts concur with Adam's that the straight lines are a match to the Mk7. Given the popularity of VMR in the USA I suspect that's where our pictures will come from (per this car).

I'd like to see more before making a final call, my thoughts on the sedan just comes from the fact that every VMR photo spread I've seen on them has been a BMW or Audi and I might be swayed by that.

If I find a buyer for my OZs I may yet give these a crack and be the guinea pig, I do like change.

[Dutch77]

A Friday night fiver:

[ari77]

Hi all, very good thread. Just joint the forum. Will learn how to post a pict. Just got 1.4TSI and put Gramlights 57xtreme 19x8.5 et.44 sit on ST Coilover

[Dutch77]

Hi all, very good thread. Just joint the forum. Will learn how to post a pict. Just got 1.4TSI and put Gramlights 57xtreme 19x8.5 et.44 sit on ST Coilover

Welcome ari77, really looking forward to seeing some pics of your vehicle - aim of the thread was to start with pics off the web and move on to everyone's personal cars and experiences. If you go to advanced when replying/posting there is a paperclip icon on the first row which will open up a window to upload and insert pics. Alternately you can just host elsewhere and post using the IMG function but obviously of the pics move then the thread loses the info.