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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Peter Mitchell on 22 August 2018, 19:23

Title: Mark 7 GTI tyre size
Post by: Peter Mitchell on 22 August 2018, 19:23
I have a 2016 GTI with 19" optional wheels and 225/35R19 tyres. These give a rather harsh ride. Is it possible to fit higher profile tyres, say 225/40 or even 45 with these wheels  to soften the ride. Is there enough clearance in the suspension area for the  higher profile on these wheels or would I be forced to go to a smaller wheel/. Interestingly VW UK seemed unable/unwilling to answer this question!  Peter M
Title: Re: Mark 7 GTI tyre size
Post by: Watts on 22 August 2018, 19:33
I suppose it depends on your frame of reference but I find my 19s to be pretty good, not perfect, but great most of the time. Have you checked the tyre pressures are correct? If you want to go for a lower profile though then you need to look at 18s. Might be worth trying a car on 18s first though before you commit! :smiley:
Title: Re: Mark 7 GTI tyre size
Post by: jv on 22 August 2018, 19:46
225/35 to 225/40's you aren't going to feel that difference. The speedo will be out by a mile or two but that's about it. Go to 45's and your speedo/mileage will be reading under by a fair bit.

Like Watts says, see if you can try a car on 18's - dealer test drive maybe?
Title: Re: Mark 7 GTI tyre size
Post by: SRGTD on 22 August 2018, 19:55
Bear in mind that changing to tyre with a different aspect ratio will result in a speedo error;

Compared to your current 225/35 tyres;
Title: Re: Mark 7 GTI tyre size
Post by: Gnasher on 23 August 2018, 12:23
Don't know if there's space to fit larger tyres, but before you start panicking about speedo error, it's probably worth getting a GPS speedo set up so you can see how far the current speedo over-reads. Could be anywhere between 0 and 5%.

Also, there's a good chance it will rub the inside edge of the tyre on the arch liner at the front on full lock. Not sure about anywhere else though.
Title: Re: Mark 7 GTI tyre size
Post by: Guzzle on 23 August 2018, 12:40
You need smaller wheels or a different spring/damper set-up if the ride is causing you big trouble.

Changing tyre profile to 45 on same wheels doesn't seem a great idea to me. You find going from 225/35/19 to 235/35/19 helps a little as the tyre wall will be slightly deeper. Some members on Skoda forums reported a slightly more compliant ride on 19's by doing this, but may not make enough of a difference to you.
Title: Re: Mark 7 GTI tyre size
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 August 2018, 12:57
I have a 2016 GTI with 19" optional wheels and 225/35R19 tyres. These give a rather harsh ride. Is it possible to fit higher profile tyres, say 225/40 or even 45 with these wheels  to soften the ride. Is there enough clearance in the suspension area for the  higher profile on these wheels or would I be forced to go to a smaller wheel/. Interestingly VW UK seemed unable/unwilling to answer this question!  Peter M

Assuming you didn't try cars with both sizes before buying? Try and find someone who wants to upgrade to 19's and do a swap for their 18's. VW UK aren't going suggest running a different size tyre to standard. Imagine if you crash.