Interesting GTI review

[DoggieHowser]

I don't think it's big wheels per se.

It is true that with a lower aspect tyre and larger rims even with the same compound the pliancy suffers.

But even on the same rims, I prefer the softer Yokohama A048 semi slicks to the equivalent Bridgestones on my Evo. Ditto with the Dunlop Sports vs Bridgestones on my GTR.

It just gives me a bit more feedback on the level of grip left as I corner.

But some of my friends prefer the harder compounds. They prefer to have a binary type of grip which holds true but can suddenly snap off if you aren't familiar with the limits.

I think it's just what you are more comfortable with. On an unfamiliar car and track, I'd probably prefer the former.

[kaanage]

The issue with the Monster wheels is increased mass with the extra alloy, steel and rubber needed for the wider rim/tyre (it needs to be wider to provide the air volume necessary to maintain the load rating).

This leads to increased inertia which hurts both suspension control (linear inertia) and the other aspects mentioned in the Beetle review (due to the rotational inertia). The fact that almost all of the additional mass is added near the outer circumference increases the rotational inertia more than if it was distributed evenly across the radius.

[Ideo]

The issue with the Monster wheels is increased mass with the extra alloy, steel and rubber needed for the wider rim/tyre (it needs to be wider to provide the air volume necessary to maintain the load rating).

This leads to increased inertia which hurts both suspension control (linear inertia) and the other aspects mentioned in the Beetle review (due to the rotational inertia). The fact that almost all of the additional mass is added near the outer circumference increases the rotational inertia more than if it was distributed evenly across the radius.

Fair points.

I used to run a BMW 318is. It came with 17 inch alloys (fake M3 look)

I took them off and replaced them with standard 15 inch alloys.

Handled much sweeter and tidier as a result of that.

[MkVIGTI]

Standard Golf R's are too porky and boring - the GTI would definitely be more fun to drive.

And this is the Euro spec with 199kw.