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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Munrohuna on 17 May 2013, 11:03

Title: Will my winter wheels/tyres fit the mk7
Post by: Munrohuna on 17 May 2013, 11:03
Hi everyone ,
I have ordered a new gti in pearl black, dsg, 3 dr with pp, rev cam, and keyless entry.
My query is I still have a pristine set of bbs vs 18" wheels with 225/40/18 winter tyres in the garage from my old mk5 gti,
Will they fit? Did I hear the mk7 has 225/45/18 tyres?
Thanks Derek.
Title: Re: Will my winter wheels/tyres fit the mk7
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 17 May 2013, 11:18
Quote from: Munrohuna on 17 May 2013, 11:03
Did I hear the mk7 has 225/45/18 tyres?

Incorrect Derek. The price list brochure clearly states:

71⁄2J x 18 ‘Austin’ with 225/40 R18 tyres

So you're in luck :wink:


P.S. Add your car spec in the sticky at the top of the page. Be good to get yours included.
Title: Re: Will my winter wheels/tyres fit the mk7
Post by: Exonian on 17 May 2013, 15:20
Yes, same bolt pattern and offset so all is good.
Title: Re: Will my winter wheels/tyres fit the mk7
Post by: Movi on 21 May 2013, 19:57
Similar question Does anyone know if my winter 16" steels from the mk6 will fit on a MK7 GTD?

Guess i'm asking if the discs and calipers are the same size ?
Title: Re: Will my winter wheels/tyres fit the mk7
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 May 2013, 22:28
Nope, according to my information, 17" alloys minimum to fit over the 312mm brakes.
Title: Re: Will my winter wheels/tyres fit the mk7
Post by: Movi on 22 May 2013, 19:42
Quote from: Norbreck21a on 21 May 2013, 22:28
Nope, according to my information, 17" alloys minimum to fit over the 312mm brakes.

Cheers Norbreck ,

Will wait until winter and get them on Ebay.

hmmmm what wheels should I buy for winter use. maybe the 17" standard mk6 GTD wheels.

anyone recommend a decent 225/45/17 winter tyre?

been really happy with my ultra grip 7+ 205/55/16.

Think I will buy now as low demand = lower prices.
Title: Re: Will my winter wheels/tyres fit the mk7
Post by: Movi on 22 May 2013, 20:10
Quote from: Norbreck21a on 21 May 2013, 22:28
Nope, according to my information, 17" alloys minimum to fit over the 312mm brakes.

Good News

Just had a look on vw.de and you can spec the 16" steel winters as an option on the GTD so looks like I should be ok. money saved then.