19" Wheels - Plastic Guard Flares

[BL4CK_R]

After some lengthy research I finally found that the difference in the steering rack is a different steering rack providing less lock to lock stopping any chance of the larger 19s fouling any part of the inner guard or suspension. The official response from VW technical is as

Dear Shane,

Thank you for your email and enquiry. Our technical department advise:

-has to do with lock to lock travel of the steering rack.

-As the 19 inch rims are bigger its possible they may foul on a suspension part or inner guard.

-Each PR number belongs to a package and for each package there is a different steering rack.
Apart from that they are the same.

So looks like no affect on the cars handling, steering etc. It's just that if you do experience any rubbing you will have to not use full lock.

[Lucas_R]

^ that makes sense i guess, as i have the 19inch wheels on my car and the turning circle is rubbish.

Also my car is lowered 20mm and it doesn't scrub/rub anywhere.

[Machine]

I've wondered why I can't make a simple U turn! I thought it was the AWD.