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MK7 GTD Winter Wheels

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nads1_uk:
Currently have a 64 plate GTD and looking for some cheap winter wheels.  My current wheels are 225/40/R18 (Rim is 7.5jx18 ET51).  I've got a couple of questions:
 
What is the smallest size wheel I'll get over the brakes?
What Rim size will I need?
What Tyre size would I need to keep the speedo reading right?

Apologies for all the questions.

Thanks in advance

Andy

PatchySan:

--- Quote from: nads1_uk on June 13, 2018, 12:39:12 pm ---What is the smallest size wheel I'll get over the brakes?
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Assuming the MK7 GTD has stock brakes with 312mm discs the smallest wheel you can theoretically fit are 16" though it will be a squeeze. 17" would be a safer bet but what really matters is the clearance from the brakes and strut (offset) and the design of the spokes.

I generally use Willtheyfit to get a rough idea of how much poke you need to clear the strut and brakes from your existing setup, it helped me gauge an idea of what OEM wheel I need to fit over my Porsche Boxster brakes.


--- Quote from: nads1_uk on June 13, 2018, 12:39:12 pm ---What Rim size will I need?
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5x112 bolt patterned 16x6.5+ / 17x7+ wheels mainly but again offset is the key factor here. Use the calculator to see how much inwards/poke the new wheel setup will be.


--- Quote from: nads1_uk on June 13, 2018, 12:39:12 pm ---What Tyre size would I need to keep the speedo reading right?
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205/55/16 or 225/45/17 are standard OEM tyre sizes and will be within <1% margin of error from the speedo.

kam760:
Getting a set of steelies? What brand tyre are you looking at btw?

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