THanks alot for the information fella's! like noted above the 2005 steel golf rims wont work as they are 100mm bolt pattern, glad to have found that out.
I can buy new steel rims for 45$ a piece and am going to go that route.
Now, in regards to size. I understand that a larger diameter tire will throw off the speedo a bit. BUt that doesn't concern me in the least.
Gearing will be slightly affected, but i doubt it will affect the tdi much due to the low end torque we are blessed with.
I drive on alot of unplowed roads commuting back and forth to work in storms, when the plows arn't on the road, everyone else's work/ businesses get shut down due to the storm. But since I am a paramedic we don't get storm days.
I am considering a 205/75 R15. it is a 27" diameter vs a stock 25" diameter. But only a 1" greater radius, and there appears to be lots of room in the wheel well for 1".
I know alot of you may think this is not a wise thing to do, but think about all the guys out there lowering their cars. They are essentially moving the tires higher into their wheel wells.
THe added height may reduce handeling, but snow means slow, I don't think it will be a big deal.
I am not 100 percent on this whole thing yet, but I drove to work this morning while it was snowing. I need to get winter tires first of the week.
ill be sure to post pics if I go with a larger then stock tire.
thanks!