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Title: Wheel size
Post by: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 08:33
Can't decide 18 or 19s for car.....don't want problems with either
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: PenguinGTI on 12 February 2012, 08:49
Voted 18's. IMO 19's aren't worth the extra hassle.
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: Neil gti on 12 February 2012, 09:12
Quote from: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 08:33
Can't decide 18 or 19s for car.....don't want problems with either

I'd go 18s
Cheaper tyres, no chance of rubbing if lowered, and you cannot really tell the difference between 18s or 19s visually when fitted to the car because of the high slab sided look of the GTi  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: Ess_Three on 12 February 2012, 10:09
Quote from: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 08:33
Can't decide 18 or 19s for car.....don't want problems with either

19"s are fine, and make the steering more precise (my winter wheels are 18"s) but if they aren't decent quality, strong wheels...you'll bend them. There is verly little by way of protection offered by the tyre.
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: Ess_Three on 12 February 2012, 10:13
In saying that...for everyday use, with everything considered...I'd probably go with 18".
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 10:21
It would be everyday use. 17s I have now are fine but comparing it to other rides it's harsh but web ur in the same car u tend not to notice if u get me...
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: Mr GTD on 12 February 2012, 11:20
Quote from: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 08:33
Can't decide 18 or 19s for car.....don't want problems with either

18s all the way...
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 11:46
8.5j front and 9.5j rear. Bad thing as I want 3sdm
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: Ess_Three on 12 February 2012, 12:47
Quote from: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 11:46
8.5j front and 9.5j rear. Bad thing as I want 3sdm

You have been told this...8.5"s are marginal...9.5"s ARE TOO WIDE.
Title: Re: Wheel size
Post by: Edi35 on 12 February 2012, 16:14
Quote from: Ess_Three on 12 February 2012, 10:09
Quote from: jonesltd on 12 February 2012, 08:33
Can't decide 18 or 19s for car.....don't want problems with either

19"s are fine, and make the steering more precise (my winter wheels are 18"s) but if they aren't decent quality, strong wheels...you'll bend them. There is verly little by way of protection offered by the tyre.

I agree the 19's sharpen up the steering, I also felt on the test drive I had of the ED35 the front end felt more planted with optional 19" Glendale than the 18" Monza shadows I have on my GTI. Also the ride did not suffer other than on poor country roads.  I have gone for the 19" Glendale on my ED35. In short go for which ever you fancy.