Winter Rims?

[sydneycb]

I recently took possession of a 2011 Jetta TDI Highline. It came with stock 225 45 17 summer tires.
I am told that I can drop down to a 195 65 15 winter tire.
Does anyone know the specs on what size rim I can use with the smaller tire. I have 15" rims from a 08 Mazda 3 and was wondering if I could use these.
Also, would rims from an older Jetta (04-07) fit the new 2011?
Anybody have any suggestions on what winter kit to run would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Zedbra]

I flip the same size of rims/tires as you have described above. However, my car is a MK4 - so I am not sure of brake sizing on the 2011s. I do believe the bolt pattern went from 5x100 to 5x112 in 2005.5+, so the earlier rims will not work.

 

[joey003]

Yeah, as Zedbra said, 2005.5 (mkv) moved from 5x100 ro 5x112 bolt pattern. Also, I'm 99% sure the Mazda3 uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern so those probably won't work. If the tires are 195/65R15 those would work if you put them on the right wheels.

 

[Lloyd]

VW wheels

Hi, I have a 2011 GOLF TDI DSG with the same size tires as your Jetta.
My car (US) came with a full size 195/65-15 spare steel wheel and tire.
I belive you need wheels that are bolt pattern 5x110 with a 45 mm +/- offset. I am using some aftermarket alloy wheels from a 2004 Passat with 195/65-15 Blizzak WS60 snow tires.

 

[mo_focus]

I recently took possession of a 2011 Jetta TDI Highline. It came with stock 225 45 17 summer tires.
I am told that I can drop down to a 195 65 15 winter tire.
Does anyone know the specs on what size rim I can use with the smaller tire. I have 15" rims from a 08 Mazda 3 and was wondering if I could use these.
Also, would rims from an older Jetta (04-07) fit the new 2011?
Anybody have any suggestions on what winter kit to run would be appreciated.
Thanks

Mazda 3 rims WILL not fit.
04-07 VW wheels should fit as long as its 5X112's.

I looked at my spare and its 15"s so you can fit 15's i there for sure. I'm running 16"s from my 06 and they MUST fit or else i'm screwed

 

[MayorDJQ]

Get a set of 16" Biolines. They're easily available and can be found for reasonable cash, especially on Vortex.

I ran 205-55-16 General Altimax snow's on my '09 last winter and they performed very well. I'll be using them on my '10 this winter.

 

[sydneycb]

How concerned should I be regarding the offset?
I found a set of alloys with a 45mm offset but I'm told the Jetta calls for a 48mm offset.

 

[lrpavlo]

3mm diff in offset is not enuff to worry about.

 

[740GLE]

Hi, I have a 2011 GOLF TDI DSG with the same size tires as your Jetta.
My car (US) came with a full size 195/65-15 spare steel wheel and tire.
I belive you need wheels that are bolt pattern 5x110 with a 45 mm +/- offset. I am using some aftermarket alloy wheels from a 2004 Passat with 195/65-15 Blizzak WS60 snow tires.

The Passat had a 5x112 bolt pattern, thats why they work on your 2011 as well as the passat.

 

[BarrieCommuter]

will the 2011 jetta take 205/55/R16 winter tires? they are on 16" 5x112 steelies.

 

[dr_p]

yes, i have that setup on my car now.

 

[mo_focus]

i like my set up, 215/55/16's on Passat wheels. They look lot better, they fill the gap much better i think. (i know for winter you should go narrower but rims+tires were only $325)

i'll try to post some pictures soon. So i wonder what i have to use for summer set up now. Car has 225/45/17's, i wonder 235/45/17's would look better?

 

[nicemustang]

Is there enough room for the extra 1"? I'm not sure if there is.

 

[BarrieCommuter]

my 205/55/R16s are Gislaved NordFrost 5s from my wife's 2004 Passat Wagon. I am wondering what TPMS is all about and whether these snows/rims are TPMS compatible?

 

[mo_focus]

my 205/55/R16s are Gislaved NordFrost 5s from my wife's 2004 Passat Wagon. I am wondering what TPMS is all about and whether these snows/rims are TPMS compatible?

They probably did not have TPMS, if you have a Canadian VW TDI then most likely your ride does not have TPMS. I had 06, 10 and 11 VW's Jetta and Golf's none of them have TMPS.

 

[BarrieCommuter]

ok if TPMS is not a feature of the Canadian 2011 Jetta TDI, then forget I mentioned it. I will be putting these babies on my 2011 Jetta TDI Highline when it arrives at Orillia VW end of November. This will be part of my PDI.

I was just uncertain about TPMS in my upcoming vehicle and whether a light will come on in my dash if I didnt put on TPMS compatible tires, etc.

 

[mo_focus]

ok if TPMS is not a feature of the Canadian 2011 Jetta TDI, then forget I mentioned it. I will be putting these babies on my 2011 Jetta TDI Highline when it arrives at Orillia VW end of November. This will be part of my PDI.

I was just uncertain about TPMS in my upcoming vehicle and whether a light will come on in my dash if I didnt put on TPMS compatible tires, etc.

Yeah no more TPMS for 2011 US cars either, now they use ABS sensors to determine flat tires. Its a cool future and no need to buy or replace TPMS sensors for your car anymore.

Congrats on the purchase of your TDI. I have the same.

 

[BarrieCommuter]

I chose white on tan, 6sp manual - not a typical order so custom delivered for me. I have never driven standard before so I am a little scared. However my cousin has a 5sp 2006 model so I can test drive it before delivery.

The gear up/down indicators should help me out, especially going from a 4sp auto to 6sp manual.

 

[mo_focus]

I chose white on tan, 6sp manual - not a typical order so custom delivered for me. I have never driven standard before so I am a little scared. However my cousin has a 5sp 2006 model so I can test drive it before delivery.

The gear up/down indicators should help me out, especially going from a 4sp auto to 6sp manual.

great! Learn to drive on a 6speed. So many times i found myself driving in 5th gear and not 6th. This is the first 6spd car i have even owned. The last 3455555cars were all manuals

 

[sydneycb]

I ended up going with a set of General Altimax Artic 205 55 16. I also picked up a sweet deal on a set of 16" VW alloy rims last night. DOn't have them mounted or installed yet but I will try and post a pic when I do.

Any tips on posting pics?

Thanks

 

[Savageman69]

Yes im with mo just learn on the 6spd, these diesel clutches are hard to wreck so no worries. Ive had countless times already where i forget its a 6spd as well lol. also im not sure if you put your plates on or not but check to make sure they dont screw the plate screws into the paint.

 

[BarrieCommuter]

i think they use plastic plugs for the plates

 

[Savageman69]

not mine

 

[Savageman69]

not mine

 

[itsfatboy]

15" winters on 2011 Trrendline?

My 2006 (2007) Jetta is offlease in February. The new lease pricing on Loaded Trendlines is a no brainer, but they come with 17" wheels/

My 06 has 16" wheels and for winter, I have special VW issued 15"wheels.
I just mounted a fresh set of General Tire Arctimax 195/65R15.

I wonder if those wheels will fit the 2011 Trendline?

Hate to have to get new wheels and tires. I just got the tires for $300CAD shipped from JCWhitney, Crappy Tire wants over $500 for the identical tires.

 

[JM Popaleetus]

Get a set of 16" Biolines. They're easily available and can be found for reasonable cash, especially on Vortex.

I ran 205-55-16 General Altimax snow's on my '09 last winter and they performed very well. I'll be using them on my '10 this winter.

My dealer had Biolines for $98/rim. I was tempted to pick up a set.

I decided however to use my stock Biolines as winter rims because they have a little curb rash and buy something else for my summer tires.