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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: CocoPops on 01 August 2017, 12:51

Title: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: CocoPops on 01 August 2017, 12:51
Already starting to think about winter wheels, I run winter tyres as much for the grip as I do to keep the OEM wheels nice (and away from salt), so my question is What is the minium size wheel to fit over the GTI-PP larger front disc?

I assume the larger disc of the Performance Pack is the same size as the Golf R? Thus whatever the smallest wheel for the Golf R is probably the same?

Is it 18s? Or could I run 17s in winter?
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: juicelow on 01 August 2017, 13:37
Definately no problem with 17"....the gti PP in Germany comes standard with 17.
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: Gnasher on 01 August 2017, 14:49
I run a OEM VW Passat 17" rim as a spare on my MK7 GTI PP with no issues.
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: Wide on 01 August 2017, 18:21
I tested my 17" Wintertires, and it is tight.. :sad: :grin:

(https://s2.postimg.org/gpgdwn7lx/tajt_bromsok.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gpgdwn7lx/)
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: Rhyso on 01 August 2017, 18:36
Quote from: Wide on 01 August 2017, 18:21
I tested my 17" Wintertires, and it is tight.. :sad: :grin:

(https://s2.postimg.org/gpgdwn7lx/tajt_bromsok.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gpgdwn7lx/)

Pfft. You could fit two gnats side by side through that gap  :grin:
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: CocoPops on 01 August 2017, 18:46
Wow that is tight.
Might need to look at a spare set of 18s then, not sure I'd want to run 17s if they are that close.
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: fredgroves on 01 August 2017, 19:00
Fit smaller winter brakes too ;-)
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: CocoPops on 01 August 2017, 19:38
Quote from: fredgroves on 01 August 2017, 19:00
Fit smaller winter brakes too ;-)

 :grin:

Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: Rhyso on 01 August 2017, 20:03
Quote from: CocoPops on 01 August 2017, 18:46
Wow that is tight.
Might need to look at a spare set of 18s then, not sure I'd want to run 17s if they are that close.

You'll be fine :afro:

I ran 16's on my old MK4 and A3 and had that much clearance and suffered zero issues  :smiley:
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: Wide on 01 August 2017, 22:10
Quote from: Rhyso on 01 August 2017, 18:36
Quote from: Wide on 01 August 2017, 18:21
I tested my 17" Wintertires, and it is tight.. :sad: :grin:

(https://s2.postimg.org/gpgdwn7lx/tajt_bromsok.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gpgdwn7lx/)

Pfft. You could fit two gnats side by side through that gap  :grin:

 :grin: :grin: Yes the weghts on the wheel is tight..

Is is nice that we don´t have so much ice and snow in sweden.... :sad: :sad: :shocked:
Title: Re: Minimum Wheel size on MK7.5 GTI-PP
Post by: itavaltalainen on 02 August 2017, 11:21
My brother's on his Alfa are even tighter, that is with factory fitted 18" alloys on his Giulietta.
My 16" ones on GTD look similar, but I wouldn't want to get a pebble thrown up there!