Swapped the Wheels

1854sailor

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Westerly, RI
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2015 Golf SE SportWagen, 2015 Golf SE Hatch Back.
The BBS VZ wheels are 16X7½ ET37 with 205-55 tires vs 17X7 ET49 with 225-45s that came on the car, so I gained ~ ⅝" of track. What do y'all think?

 
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1854sailor

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Westerly, RI
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2015 Golf SE SportWagen, 2015 Golf SE Hatch Back.
90 views and no comments? I guess nobody likes them as much as I do... :D
 

1854sailor

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Westerly, RI
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2015 Golf SE SportWagen, 2015 Golf SE Hatch Back.
The offset difference is mitigated by the fact that the wheels are ½" wider. I'm not in the least concerned. Handling is impressive.
 

chilichili

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Hanover MN
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2000 Jetta SOLD, 2005.5 Jetta SOLD, 2015 GSW
Really clean look. What do you think of the ride now? I have a sportwagon SEL and I'm not sure what I think of the way the 18's ride. I temporarily have a golf S as well and I much prefer the feel of that car with the 16's I think. Also better mpg right?
 

1854sailor

Resident Curmudgeon
Joined
Aug 10, 2004
Location
Westerly, RI
TDI
2015 Golf SE SportWagen, 2015 Golf SE Hatch Back.
Really clean look. What do you think of the ride now? I have a sportwagon SEL and I'm not sure what I think of the way the 18's ride. I temporarily have a golf S as well and I much prefer the feel of that car with the 16's I think. Also better mpg right?
Thanks! The ride is much better with a bit more sidewall and the handling is amazing. Can't comment on MPG as I didn't have the original wheels on long enough to have anything to compare it with. Getting mid to high 40s on highway trips and I'm fine with that.
 
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