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Golf mk7 / Re: Door LED for alarm and interior alarm monitor deactivation switch not working
« Last post by mattaps on Today at 10:06 »Thank you @2007GTI. I will start there...
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Golf mk7 / Re: Tyre Sizes on TCR
« Last post by pixelcellar on Today at 09:00 »@pixelcellar - Below are the results from the calculator on www.willtheyfit.com of fitting the wheel/tyre combination you’re proposing to fit compared to your existing wheel / tyre setup;
You’ll see that fitting tyres with a higher sidewall height increases the radius and circumference of your car’s wheel / tyre combination which will result in a speedometer error; with your proposed setup the speedo will under-read by 3.6% so the indicated speed displayed will be less than the true speed being travelled. I’m assuming you’re in the UK - be aware that from a legal perspective in the UK, while it is permissible for a car’s speedo to over-read by up to a pre-defined margin, it must not under-read by any amount (presumably to stop drivers unknowingly exceeding the speed limit) - see article at the link below;
https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/how-accurate-is-a-car-speedometer/
I did know about the speedo under/over reading, this tool is useful though for the offset workings, thanks for sharing as i'd not seen that before.
May have to scrap the 40's idea then, maybe just need a quieter tyre than a PS4 if i can't have more rubber, any ideas?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Tyre Sizes on TCR
« Last post by pixelcellar on Today at 08:56 »Have you spoken with CM wheels? I mithered them to death re. clearance / bore size / caliper clearance and bolt fit before I purchased the 19” ‘Pretorias’ a few months ago. Fit is perfect with zero issues. I know you are fitting a different wheel, but the knowledge and customer service at CM is spot on.
I've not spoken to them to be fair but from SRGTD's post it looks like they'll jut out more which is annoying as that will have them jutting out i think. Will need to check.
Thought i'd ask here as more TCR owners about that may have added CM wheels or the higher profile.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Tyre Sizes on TCR
« Last post by SRGTD on Today at 05:47 »@pixelcellar - Below are the results from the calculator on www.willtheyfit.com of fitting the wheel/tyre combination you’re proposing to fit compared to your existing wheel / tyre setup;
You’ll see that fitting tyres with a higher sidewall height increases the radius and circumference of your car’s wheel / tyre combination which will result in a speedometer error; with your proposed setup the speedo will under-read by 3.6% so the indicated speed displayed will be less than the true speed being travelled. I’m assuming you’re in the UK - be aware that from a legal perspective in the UK, while it is permissible for a car’s speedo to over-read by up to a pre-defined margin, it must not under-read by any amount (presumably to stop drivers unknowingly exceeding the speed limit) - see article at the link below;
https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/how-accurate-is-a-car-speedometer/
You’ll see that fitting tyres with a higher sidewall height increases the radius and circumference of your car’s wheel / tyre combination which will result in a speedometer error; with your proposed setup the speedo will under-read by 3.6% so the indicated speed displayed will be less than the true speed being travelled. I’m assuming you’re in the UK - be aware that from a legal perspective in the UK, while it is permissible for a car’s speedo to over-read by up to a pre-defined margin, it must not under-read by any amount (presumably to stop drivers unknowingly exceeding the speed limit) - see article at the link below;
https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/how-accurate-is-a-car-speedometer/
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Golf mk4 gallery / Re: Mr_Orange - mk4 silver 1.8T
« Last post by Mr_Orange on 28 January 2026, 20:23 »Off the road for the winter
Replacement radiator on the way
Also to clean up and protect the rear brake lines
Want/need to retrim the door cards and pillars time and energy permitting
Replacement radiator on the way
Also to clean up and protect the rear brake lines
Want/need to retrim the door cards and pillars time and energy permitting
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Golf mk4 gallery / Re: MK4 1.8t New toy - Anni Nurburg
« Last post by Mr_Orange on 28 January 2026, 20:21 »Late in seeing this but welcome! Looks great 
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Golf mk4 / Re: Radiator options
« Last post by Mr_Orange on 28 January 2026, 20:20 »After some serious internet bashing I've got part numbers/fitment info.
650x414x23 is standard size with part numbers 1J0121253AC, AD etc
Thicker 34mm core as fitted on higher output/capacity golf/Leon/TT etc is 1J0121253S, or Nissens 65011
650x414x23 is standard size with part numbers 1J0121253AC, AD etc
Thicker 34mm core as fitted on higher output/capacity golf/Leon/TT etc is 1J0121253S, or Nissens 65011
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Golf mk7 / Re: Tyre Sizes on TCR
« Last post by Adam T7 on 28 January 2026, 19:10 »Have you spoken with CM wheels? I mithered them to death re. clearance / bore size / caliper clearance and bolt fit before I purchased the 19” ‘Pretorias’ a few months ago. Fit is perfect with zero issues. I know you are fitting a different wheel, but the knowledge and customer service at CM is spot on.
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Golf mk7 / Tyre Sizes on TCR
« Last post by pixelcellar on 28 January 2026, 18:36 »I'm looking to get a 'Winter' set of Reifnitz from CM Wheels or similar that are 19" X 8J 5X112 ET42 as opposed to the standard ET50 genuine wheels.
First question is, will these fit well and not stick out beyond the wheel arch's and second, is there enough clearance for 235/40/R19 tyres, i currently run 235/35/R19 on the genuine ones but loking to try and fill the arch a bit more.
Anyone with a TCR done this or know someone who did? Issues etc.
Obviously as it's lower than a standard GTI as standard i wanted to get some info before making an expensive purchasing mistake.
First question is, will these fit well and not stick out beyond the wheel arch's and second, is there enough clearance for 235/40/R19 tyres, i currently run 235/35/R19 on the genuine ones but loking to try and fill the arch a bit more.
Anyone with a TCR done this or know someone who did? Issues etc.
Obviously as it's lower than a standard GTI as standard i wanted to get some info before making an expensive purchasing mistake.
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by A-Kai on 28 January 2026, 16:49 »I use on of these short vario lances on the end of my Karcher gun, have it at 90 degrees and it removes salt and road crud easily enough. I use it medium power, it’s a bit to fierce on full. About £15.00 off eBay for a Karcher copy.
Much appreciated! Thank you!
Fitted some actual winter tyres and drove to the northern most part of The Netherlands, where it’s been dumping fresh powder every day. Fair to say that my PS4S’ would’ve killed me by now. Bonus: there is something oddly satisfying about a white car on fresh snow.
How did you find the car in the snow? Have recently picked up a set of wheels with winter tyres as I'm planning on driving to the alps for a ski trip. From what I've read they seem to cope fine with good tyres - time will tell!
Car felt well planted and barely triggered the traction control, despite the constant sound of snow and sloshing all around. Good rubber is vital. For reference, I have a set of 19” Hanook Winter i*cept evo3 on with approx. 7mm thread all round, which are a good mid-premium range tyre. They got me through heavy snow just fine, and I passed several cars on All Season tyres awaiting recovery.
That’s being said, the roads leading to ski resorts are usually well maintained, so I’m sure you’ll be fine! If the car does lose traction. I found it to be easily controllable as long as you’re driving smoothly.
Good to know, thanks for the feedback! Funnily enough they are the tyres I'll be using, albeit on 17" wheels. Test fitted yesterday - clears the PP front brakes so should be all good! May take some chains as a fall back.
Good luck, and safe travels!