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19 inch wheels on a mk5
« on: February 24, 2010, 11:39:54 am »
Just wondering if it's a good idea fitting 19 inch wheels to my mk5 gti? Does anyone know if they will rub or affect the handling? Just think they look awesome  :happy2:
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2010, 11:47:03 am »
I along with others have had 19s on but it really depends on the ET? Mine were ET41 I think and I did get minor rubbing issues.
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2010, 11:51:44 am »
mine are et45, not lowered and ive never had any issues  :smiley:
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2010, 12:00:51 pm »
Thinking about a set of bbs ch or bbs ck rims. Just tink 19's are maybe the new 18's?
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2010, 12:08:43 pm »
17's are the new 18's !!
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2010, 12:10:35 pm »
check out your ET's first and suitable tyre widths that go with it...
also depends if you want to go low , lower or touching frame ...

also consider wheel quality and weight. It would be preferable to not go up in weight compared to a std 18 or even go down.
(consider 19's tyres are heavier too)

do your research thoroughly before buying anything would be my advise  :happy2:
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2010, 12:20:28 pm »
i am putting 19" bs ch with a et 0f 50 and the tyres will be 225/35/19 as mine is lowered :smiley:
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2010, 01:11:21 pm »
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2010, 01:33:42 pm »
19's look great - especially CH

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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2010, 03:40:49 pm »
Quote from: neg on February 24, 2010, 01:33:42 pm
19's look great - especially CH


.........looks great. :drool: Mine is black (standard GTI) with edition 30 alloys. BBS ch style on a mk5 & you can't go wrong. :happy2:
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2010, 03:46:42 pm »
Mine is on 19" BBS CH's and eibach sportslines. Tyres are 235/35/19, no rubbing whatsoever  :happy2:



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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2010, 06:47:47 pm »
What if any handling differances have yous noticed guys?
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2010, 06:51:47 pm »
Stop fannying about and get them bought :signLOL:
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2010, 07:19:28 pm »
Quote from: Toast on February 24, 2010, 06:51:47 pm
Stop fannying about and get them bought :signLOL:
.........love you'r style mate.  :mad:  :grin:  :congrats:  :congrats:.
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Re: 19 inch wheels on a mk5
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2010, 07:31:15 pm »
I was running FSD's and H&R springs (not in that picture though) and I found it pretty good, a little 'firm' but nothing too drastic.  Not sure what difference the wheels made as they were only on a day before I had the suspension done.

Just remove the front arch screw and I had no rubbing problems - even with weight in the back.
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