VW Golf GTD - Carbon Grey - 18" or 19" Alloys?

[Exonian]

I ran 19's on my GTI which has basically the same suspension. It was a bit bumpy but ok when you bear in mind it's a hot(ish) hatch. When I returned to running it on 18's it definitely felt smoother.
I ran 19's on my mk6 too but didn't notice a difference in ride quality so maybe it's just my imagination.

The only thing to bear in mind if you have to pay for your own tyres is that the 19" tyres are a lot dearer, if not then it's not something you're going to give a second's thought towards!
The Santiagos are a pig to clean too if you clean your own wheels, there are tiny little spokes you need to get round. That's fine if you're a detailing obsessive or do a low mileage but in winter they're going to get a bit painful to clean. That said, they do look good.

I'd add park assist to the spec too, if you have 19" alloys especially - it works really well and at first you think it's a gimmick and just show it off to your friends. Then after a while you realise how good it is when you have a really tight spot to get into, its raining, you're running late and you don't want to hit an alloy wheel on the kerb. At times like that it's worth every penny. I miss it on my current car.

The Carbon Grey looks great though, a good choice of colour.

[p3asa]

I'd add park assist to the spec too, if you have 19" alloys especially - it works really well and at first you think it's a gimmick and just show it off to your friends. Then after a while you realise how good it is when you have a really tight spot to get into, its raining, you're running late and you don't want to hit an alloy wheel on the kerb. At times like that it's worth every penny. I miss it on my current car.

I've got park assist and totally forgot about it over the last years ownership 
I used it the other day and must admit it brought a smile to my face as it made parking easy.
I would be wary though of it protecting your alloys as I'm sure it lines up with the car in front and behind if parallel parking. So if they have their alloys on the kerb, your car will also have its alloys on the kerb 

[JonnyG]

Will go for reversing camera as it will hardly break the bank.

Just a warning on this .... a lot of R owners who went for this option do not like it. 

The standard parking sensors and screen are very good anyway, and a lot say the camera option does not allow the distances to be judged, while the standard sensors do.
 

[mcmaddy]

Something must be wrong with either R's or R owners then as the rear camera is excellent and does the distances perfectly.

[Sootchucker]

I'd add park assist to the spec too, if you have 19" alloys especially - it works really well and at first you think it's a gimmick and just show it off to your friends. Then after a while you realise how good it is when you have a really tight spot to get into, its raining, you're running late and you don't want to hit an alloy wheel on the kerb. At times like that it's worth every penny. I miss it on my current car.

I've got park assist and totally forgot about it over the last years ownership 
I used it the other day and must admit it brought a smile to my face as it made parking easy.
I would be wary though of it protecting your alloys as I'm sure it lines up with the car in front and behind if parallel parking. So if they have their alloys on the kerb, your car will also have its alloys on the kerb 

It actually measures the distance to the kerb. There's a setting in VCDS which enables you to adjust it. I've used it before when the car behind me had half parked on the pavement, and it slotted me in perfectly with about 8" from the tyres to the kerb.

[p3asa]

It actually measures the distance to the kerb. There's a setting in VCDS which enables you to adjust it. I've used it before when the car behind me had half parked on the pavement, and it slotted me in perfectly with about 8" from the tyres to the kerb.

That's good to know. Cheers.
I must use it more often as I keep forgetting I have it.

[Optimus prime]

Something must be wrong with either R's or R owners then as the rear camera is excellent and does the distances perfectly.

Yep I agree...must be all the R drivers in so much of a hurry

[mjh_056]

Upgrading alloys is only extra I'm going for as its a company car, unless there is something else worth considering.

That's dangerous talk in these parts... Tick the options... all of them

Reversing camera for 150 is a popular one, and keyless is great.

Do you have a limit for what you can add it being company?

Mine is Company Lease to and actually avoided the Santiago lift as really loved the Nogaro.

Not sure how comfort rates on scale but the DCC really does take car to another level of comfort.

DSG + Comfort + Auto Hold makes for such comfortable and effortless commutes.

Winter Pack is pretty cheap as options go and come winter them heated seats are worth every penny or if have any back complaint to.

[Sootchucker]

If we are still talking about a GTI or GTD (not an R), then winter pack is now standard equipment, along with Nav and keyless entry.

[mike_f]

Get 18"s

I bought the 19"s and have managed to buckle all 4 somehow....

Also due to the hard ride the number of rattles the car has developed is not too good....

Save yourself the £1k on the option.....