Scraping the nose on driveways : (

[bluey]

VWs have had well filled wheel arches for a long time. I wonder if the apparently low approach angle caused by the low airdam under the nose is a feature of trying to optimise aero for autobahns.

[Hillbilly]

Not sure there is an aftermarket alternative, apart from a chin spoiler. A chin spoiler would hit the ground more but work better aerodynamically.

When we are up for new tyres, planning to upsize a bit. 205/50 R15 should fit on the 6x15 wheels and increase the diameter a few mm to 589mm. Alternatively the 17inch wheels with 215/40R17 tyres should be about 608mm, so maybe 10-15mm more ground clearance over stock 185/60 R15. (Cant find a diameter spec for the standard Conti's.)

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