17" wheels on ED30?

[hotrod]

Hi Guys,

Maybe a daft question, but would 17’s fit comfortably on the ED. Reason being... the car feels every bump, lump and surface imperfection. Now I like precise handling, however it’s a little tiring on longer journeys. I’ve always liked the Euro deep-dish look so I would fancy black or dark grey with polished rims. The trend recently has been to go larger 19+ but surely this is killing the ride/comfort (although they look amazing).

Maybe the answer lies in Koni upgrades instead, although I don’t want to go any lower.

As an aside, I’ve been turning off the ESP recently and it really transforms the car... no daft engine kill jerkiness. Should have tried it earlier.

I await your thoughts good buddies... Hotrod

[Greenouse]

I can't see any reason why not hotrod? Maybe a set of coilover's maybe the answer as in most cases these improve the ride comfort.

It's all about aesthetics for me and I think the 17's would look lost? 

[182_blue]

the standard GTI comes with 17s so as long as correct fitment is used then all should be ok, that said I wouldn't want smaller rims on mine

[RedRobin]

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Hi Hotrod

17's will definitely fit the Mk5 GTI whether Ed30 or not. I started off with Monza 17's (still have them) but now run on Monza 18's White Worm Special Edition (soon to be powdercoated to banish the worm forever!!).

I found the difference in ride on the Monza 17's and 18's to be negligible and most others have reported the same - Perhaps a little firmer but certainly not harsher. Going 18" to 17" isn't likely to be hugely felt imo.

Subject to what VW Racing advise on my slightly bouncy front end, I may be selling my Koni FSD's - So far, they reckon it's my springs and not the KoniFSD's.

[JonnyG]

As RR says .. don't expect a big difference in the ride.  I have also driven a a GTi  with both 17"'s and 18"s,   and agree with RR comments.  The tyre brand nearly made as big a difference as the size of wheel (to the ride).  What tyres are you currently on ?

IMHO 17"s do look a bit too small on the GTi,  although I'm sure they will fit OK

[Hurdy]

I'd try an aftermarket suspension set-up before going to 17" alloys. I found the OEM set-up of the golf acceptable, but after having Eibach coilovers fitted I was amazed that the ride was actually smoother than OEM. Ruts and poor road surfaces upset the standard suspension, but in my current set-up the same roads feel much smoother

[RedRobin]

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Are the Eibach coilovers adjustable?

Haven't you gone to bed yet, Hurdy?

[Hurdy]

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Are the Eibach coilovers adjustable?

Haven't you gone to bed yet, Hurdy?

Fixed damping, but adjustable height and spring rate.

Been to bed, but on nights again tonight, otherwise I'd have been in Blackpool cruising in my motor

[Saint Steve]

Why didnt they go dueing the day!, no ones gonna see em in the dark lol!!, wouldnt it have been better in the Sunshine!!.

Or are there some pretty coloured bulbs hanging around at night they wanted to see??   bless em!

[candy turbo]

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Hi Hotrod

17's will definitely fit the Mk5 GTI whether Ed30 or not. I started off with Monza 17's (still have them) but now run on Monza 18's White Worm Special Edition (soon to be powdercoated to banish the worm forever!!).

I found the difference in ride on the Monza 17's and 18's to be negligible and most others have reported the same - Perhaps a little firmer but certainly not harsher. Going 18" to 17" isn't likely to be hugely felt imo.

Subject to what VW Racing advise on my slightly bouncy front end, I may be selling my Koni FSD's - So far, they reckon it's my springs and not the KoniFSD's.

hi red , if you decide to sell the fsd s i m more than interested , cheers