MK6 77TSI 17" Wheel Problem - Help

[bigdave260]

Hi all,

I am new here and live in Brisbane Australia. I have just bought a 2011 CW 77TSI Golf. It's the new baby golf with the 1.2T engine from the Polo.

I just recieved a set of 17" Goal Anthracite rims that i bought online, I took them down the the local tyre shop and when the guy who works there did a test fit he said that the wheels would scrub. I had a look and he appears to be right, the quarter in question is the rear right where the fuel filler pipe goes down to the tank and there appears to be very little clearance on the inside of the wheel. Now, it appears to me as if they WOULD fit (albeit with nearly no clearance) but I really don't know if there is something different with these golfs compared with the 90's, 118's or GTI's that would mean I couldn't fit these wheels.

I did a fair measure of research before I bought these rims and expected them to be an easy fit. I think the stock steelies are 15x6's and the goals are 17x7.5 ET51. Obviously there is no issue fitting them to the front. The only other thing I noted was the possibility I'd require suspension limiters (as stated on the ECS tuning website) even though my dealer told me it should be fine with 17's (I'm more likely to pay attention to ECS btw).

Your comments on this situation will be greatly appreciated.

Dave

[Lucas_R]

You might need some 5mm or 10mm spacers in order for the wheels to fit?

[Ozram]

Otherwise, you could send the wheels away to have a few mm machined off the inside hub facing part - this would make the wheels sit slightly further out and allow you to clear the fuel filler pipe.

Wouldn't this make them sit further in? Surely machining and adding spacers are two opposites?

[Lucas_R]

Good pick up..... Wasnt thinking clearly about what i was writing. Post edited.

Wouldn't this make them sit further in? Surely machining and adding spacers are two opposites?

[bigdave260]

Yeah, it might come down to using spacers. Online, I've seen plenty of these wheels fit to mk6 Golfs, do some models have more clearance than others?

[bigdave260]

How much clearance do I require to avoid scrubbing, as a general guide?

[DoggieHowser]

I got the missus the 77TSI with the 1.2T engine as well.

It's quite responsive.

The Focus 1.6 is going to be tardy next to this. I tested a C30 with a 2.0NA and Ford/Volvo's version of DSG back to back with the 1.2T Golf and the Golf is just more fun to drive. By a big margin.

There's supposed to be an ECU reflash for the 77TSI as well. But I think that's a bit overkill for the car. I did fit an Alpine 900 7" touchscreen with an Alpine reverse camera for the missus. Dynaudio Esotec 242GT speakers and JL Audio XD400 bridged to stereo. Sounds pretty damn good.

[pologti18t]

I got the missus the 77TSI with the 1.2T engine as well.

The Focus 1.6 is going to be tardy next to this. I tested a C30 with a 2.0NA and Ford/Volvo's version of DSG back to back with the 1.2T Golf and the Golf is just more fun to drive. By a big margin.

I read a UK report of the Skoda Octavia Wagon 1.2TSI (yes!) vs the new Focus 1.6 Wagon.
The Skoda was noticeable faster, especially in gear.
Ford Focus Estate vs Skoda Octavia | Twin Test | Auto Express

[bigdave260]

Hi Guys,

I have the wheels fitted now. To set out all the info:
-2011 77TSI
-17 x 7.5 VW Goal Anthracites ET50
-They fit without any problems or scrubbing whatsoever despite what the guy at the first wheel shop said.
-There isn't a great deal of clearance on the inside of the rim at the back...but i guess you don't need much
Doggie, I heard about an APR stage 2 tune that takes the 77 up to 117 but you need exhaust and intercooler done first, still pretty impressive. I agree that this car is a lot of fun, even when you stack it up to a GTD (a mate of mine has one). Obviously not as much power but you can play with gears and revs alot more. So far I've fitted an RCD510 I bought from a guy on the northside for $300 and am working on Cruise Control, a MFSW, R line Tails, Bluetooth, and the little sunglasses holder that comes in pretty well all the other models.

MrGee - yep 225x45's

Here are some photos, hopefully this works! Oh and its on a hill with handbrake on so gaps aren't that big normally.

[Captain Courteous]

Hi Guys,

I have the wheels fitted now. To set out all the info:
-2011 77TSI
-17 x 7.5 VW Goal Anthracites ET50
-They fit without any problems or scrubbing whatsoever despite what the guy at the first wheel shop said.
-There isn't a great deal of clearance on the inside of the rim at the back...but i guess you don't need much
Doggie, I heard about an APR stage 2 tune that takes the 77 up to 117 but you need exhaust and intercooler done first, still pretty impressive. I agree that this car is a lot of fun, even when you stack it up to a GTD (a mate of mine has one). Obviously not as much power but you can play with gears and revs alot more. So far I've fitted an RCD510 I bought from a guy on the northside for $300 and am working on Cruise Control, a MFSW, R line Tails, Bluetooth, and the little sunglasses holder that comes in pretty well all the other models.

MrGee - yep 225x45's

Here are some photos, hopefully this works! Oh and its on a hill with handbrake on so gaps aren't that big normally.

Car looks great man, good work!

Have you noticed any difference in ride quality with these rims over the stock 15's?