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Golf mk6 / Re: MK6 GOLF GTI FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH TO DRIVE
« Last post by VW91 on 05 January 2026, 17:36 »
I did some research when I seen them. I THINK they are to check tyre wear
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I did some research when I seen them. I THINK they are to check tyre wear
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Golf mk7 / Re: Battery low voltage
« Last post by Carbon VW on 05 January 2026, 16:46 »2013 gti here with stop start coded out for many years still on the original EFB battery and it’s healthy ! Drive the car more to give it a good recharge. If you’re only doing short trips your battery will be toast in 3-4 years. My wife also has a golf and she’s on her 3rd battery on a 2016.
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Cars and parts for sale / 4 x Mclaren Super Lightweight 19" wheels (will fit Golf)
« Last post by Tiglon on 05 January 2026, 15:11 »Full set of 4 very rare front (the rears are too big for VAG, so you need four fronts) Mclaren 570S super-lightweight wheels - will fit many VAG models (VW, Skoda, Seat, Audi) including Golf. Happy to help check if they'll fit your vehicle.
These are the forged wheels that were a £10,000 Mclaren extra when new. Incredibly light (about 7.5kg each) and strong.
All 4 wheels are 19 inch/8J/ET32.5
Bolt pattern 5x112
Centre bore 57.1mm
All come with 235/35/19 Pirelli P-Zero (PZ5) tyres fitted in 2025 and used for approx 5,000 miles. Ranked first in tyrereviews .com "Best Performance Tyres for 2025" test.
No known cracks or other structural defects. Happy to provide more photos/closeups on request.
Bought these in 2025 (took months to find all 4) and ran them on my Yeti over the Summer (they fit perfectly) - back on winter wheels and tyres now. I've seen a set on a Skoda Superb before and they looked brilliant.
Could do with a refurb if you want perfection, but they're very presentable as is.
Happy to meet part way or deliver depending on location. Happy to answer any questions and provide additional photos on request.
£1,950 based in Wiltshire.
These are the forged wheels that were a £10,000 Mclaren extra when new. Incredibly light (about 7.5kg each) and strong.
All 4 wheels are 19 inch/8J/ET32.5
Bolt pattern 5x112
Centre bore 57.1mm
All come with 235/35/19 Pirelli P-Zero (PZ5) tyres fitted in 2025 and used for approx 5,000 miles. Ranked first in tyrereviews .com "Best Performance Tyres for 2025" test.
No known cracks or other structural defects. Happy to provide more photos/closeups on request.
Bought these in 2025 (took months to find all 4) and ran them on my Yeti over the Summer (they fit perfectly) - back on winter wheels and tyres now. I've seen a set on a Skoda Superb before and they looked brilliant.
Could do with a refurb if you want perfection, but they're very presentable as is.
Happy to meet part way or deliver depending on location. Happy to answer any questions and provide additional photos on request.
£1,950 based in Wiltshire.
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Golf mk6 / Re: MK6 GOLF GTI FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH TO DRIVE
« Last post by Nino on 05 January 2026, 14:52 »
Wear indicator I think? Same on all 4 tyres. Think the outer side more worn than inner. So maybe needs a 4 wheel alignment aswell
They look like tyre plugs, meaning the tyre has has 3 puntures
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Golf mk8 / Re: Bum warming mystery
« Last post by Exonian on 05 January 2026, 14:49 »Hot bot syndrome!
Most of the vehicle’s settings automatically moved from one car to the next which saves fiddling through menus on the dealer forecourt.
And you’re right, the steering wheel gets warm rather than hot in the refreshed model which is a positive.
Most of the vehicle’s settings automatically moved from one car to the next which saves fiddling through menus on the dealer forecourt.
And you’re right, the steering wheel gets warm rather than hot in the refreshed model which is a positive.
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Golf mk6 / Re: MK6 GOLF GTI FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH TO DRIVE
« Last post by VW91 on 05 January 2026, 13:55 »Tyre pressure on 3 tyres was 34 PSI
1 tyre I couldn’t remove the cap. Prev owner put on metal VW ones and it’s stuck. Great 😂
1 tyre I couldn’t remove the cap. Prev owner put on metal VW ones and it’s stuck. Great 😂
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Golf mk8 / Re: Bum warming mystery
« Last post by JoeGTI on 05 January 2026, 13:21 »Are you sure you aren't self-warming the seat Exonian 
I've definitely noticed some subtle differences in the 8.5 compared to the 8. For me, I think the steering wheel doesn't get as "hot" as it did in the MK8. It only seems to get a bit lukewarm in the new car, even when it's at the full setting.
Both my seats and wheel do come on automatically these days though, I am fairly certain that setting to have them come on when temps are low (below 11?) is still there in the menus.
I've definitely noticed some subtle differences in the 8.5 compared to the 8. For me, I think the steering wheel doesn't get as "hot" as it did in the MK8. It only seems to get a bit lukewarm in the new car, even when it's at the full setting.
Both my seats and wheel do come on automatically these days though, I am fairly certain that setting to have them come on when temps are low (below 11?) is still there in the menus.
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Golf mk6 / Re: MK6 GOLF GTI FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH TO DRIVE
« Last post by VW91 on 05 January 2026, 12:24 »
Wear indicator I think? Same on all 4 tyres. Think the outer side more worn than inner. So maybe needs a 4 wheel alignment aswell
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 05 January 2026, 12:00 »Yeh they are awesome mate always loved them lol...
Im 42 lol... yeh I do like to properly clean my car etc too but yeh when clean u see the few blemishes which at the end of the day its a daily and cant expect too much..il get some pics later if can remember haha
Im 42 lol... yeh I do like to properly clean my car etc too but yeh when clean u see the few blemishes which at the end of the day its a daily and cant expect too much..il get some pics later if can remember haha
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Golf mk6 / Re: MK6 GOLF GTI FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH TO DRIVE
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 05 January 2026, 11:57 »Is that a couple of holes in the tyre?
