Smaller wheels on MK7

[2007GTI]

Just looked on German VW configurator and I quite like the 17" version, I just looked on eBay, couldn't see them, anyone know the wheel name or part number?

[SRGTD]

They are Brooklyn's. Part number; 5G0601025AR.

Size; 7.5j x 17
Offset; ET49

[2007GTI]

thank you SRGTD

[Daz Auto]

Unfortunately, you cannot just add 17inch alloys to a UK car. The dealers have no way of doing it. So you would have to buy them yourself as a second set of alloys and tyres. I would estimate that would cost around £1200.

I have DCC on my car & run it in comfort setting most of the time (on 18" summer wheels & tyres) as others have said and speaking from experience of Bridgestones, choice of tyre makes a difference.

Changing the Bridgestone tyres on my Mk6 made a very noticeable difference to both the road noise and ride comfort. I am already planning to spend £400 on a new set of Michelin PS4s when the new car arrives.

[2007GTI]

Thanks, I am talking about adding them to a second hand car.  I have found a set on German Ebay for £600-£700. Thanks for tyre advice.

[Jim_mk7.5]

The GTD Blueline comes with 17's as standard  - other than that its a normal GTD.

Therefore, 17's go on just fine...

As others have said, in Germany a GTI comes with hardly anything, including 17's as standard. Mind you, it does only cost something like 14000 euros or something.

Was bored and went on the Konfigurator at volkwagen.de.

So a GTI 3dr DSG facelift in metallic paint is 32500 Euros. That's with 17" wheels, no AID, no App Connect and an old style basic nav screen (not the new glass one thats std here as thats another 1400 euros!).

So basically we are getting a pretty good deal here!

[fredgroves]

Falling pound vs euro exchange rates and higher German taxes on the sale of the vehicle I guess...

It did used to be much cheaper, but that we before we crashed our currency