Opinion on choosing a wheel set (tyre & rim) for handling upgrade

[Polo_GTI]

Champion Hail22, I like that Vortex wheel indeed. However, I am still leaning towards more "racy" style rim, probably because of 15 years of Best Motoring influence here~lol..great show though, great show...

And while i was browsing your suggestion. I saw the size of 17x7.5 & offset +35. What do you guys think about that offset (10+ less) with 0.5 inch more width? What difference would that make on car's handling feel comparing to +45 offset?

Considering standard vw rims are 7" +46 your chosen rim and offset will give you and extra 12mm extra track width (6mm either side) and push the fronts approx 10mm further to your front fenders and will sit pretty flush with 215 tyres. Good choice in width and offset if you ask me. Therefore, your track width will increase by approx 16mm front & rear.

[DUB69]

Considering standard vw rims are 7" +46 your chosen rim and offset will give you and extra 12mm extra track width (6mm either side) and push the fronts approx 10mm further to your front fenders and will sit pretty flush with 215 tyres. Good choice in width and offset if you ask me. Therefore, your track width will increase by approx 16mm front & rear.

Actually Mate, TRACK will be increased by 22mm total using a +35 rim (11mm difference per side). Track doesn't have anything to do with the width of a rim, just the offset.

[MrDeathLad]

Would these fit on a TSI considering off-set and width?

17 XXR 530 CHROMIUM BLACK RIMS WHEELS 17x9.75 +25 5x100 5x114.3 EVO STI | eBay

[Nuggos]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t207/vipS2/IMG_6971.jpg

I doubt they would fit, they are known to spontaneously explode also

[Hail22]

17' TT-RS STYLE WHEELS + TYRES 5X100 VW GOLF GTI MK4 AUDI TT VW POLO | eBay

In Victoria, its a Wheel/Tyre package...although I would be keen to know what tyres...and whether or not they're expired (yes tires do expire)