cheers guys , so the rim width and clearance are an issue Im wondering whether to go to 235/40/18 as every little helps BUT Im worried about the difference re triggering my ESP as Im only changing the fronts.Be nice to try something different though.
Whilst a wider tyre on a small rim may improve traction, I'd be worried about how the sidewall performed on cornering - I could see it rolling a fair bit.
Has anyone got snaps of 235/40/18 tyres on a GTi.... like to see how they look before taking the plunge.Also, are there any compromises that I need to be aware of?