19s on a MKIV

[smithy1776]

Considering the option of going big. Any one been there and done that? any tips before i start.

thanks

[gareth_oau]

I understand that going 19" is not so good for handling, more for show

also, the very low profile tyres you need makes the ride very firm.

So decide how important handling and ride comfiort is to you

[McCosker]

They will fit easy, if i were getting wheels again i would prob go for 19"s. im by no means part of the 'bling' wheel crew either, i just like wheels that fill guards.
the worst thing about them will be the cost jump over a set of 18"s, 19" isnt a common size, so tyres will cost more also. 18" or 20" are where all the current bargins are to be had. 20" looks dumb on a mkiv, so i wouldn't even consider that.

[smithy1776]

Good point. Maybe 18s will be a better option. I do agree with you in teh 20s though can look a little over the top Thanks for the advise.

[team_v]

I would go 18's.
Big enough to have the looks but not so big as to give an uncomfortable ride.

Plus the cost of tyres is a help.

[gareth_oau]

the overall rolling diameter of the wheel/tyre combo for 18" vs 19" (vs standard) wont change, therefore the 19" wont fill out your guards any more.

you will need to lower your suspension to do that.

If you buy 18s, the money you ssave could go towards some lowered springs.

In addition, and a dfferent challenge - some people put 19 or bigger wheels on, and the standard brakes look rediculous and puny behind them. an 18" wheel will not make this look as bad.

also suggest you consider a heavier spoke on the rim so you arent showing off the standard brakes to much (or buy a set of bigger brakes to match the wheel!!)

[smithy1776]

I agree on the small brakes situation too. On other cars I have had in the past this has always been a consideration. As long as the guards are full and the stance is right I think I should be right. Have found some pretty nice wheels in the UK which I might go for and the offset is listed as fitting a standard guard

[TazzyVR6]

also suggest you consider a heavier spoke on the rim so you arent showing off the standard brakes to much (or buy a set of bigger brakes to match the wheel!!)

This is what puts me off getting OZ Ultraleggeras, they look beautiful and are light, but very thin spokes/little brakes... ew

[dylan8]

Theres heaps of guys running 19s on there boras/golfs
even with 18s the brakes look small, so get something with a full face to hide them.

[Manaz]

the overall rolling diameter of the wheel/tyre combo for 18" vs 19" (vs standard) wont change, therefore the 19" wont fill out your guards any more.

The overall wheel/tyre combo doesn't get any closer, but the wheels themselves do - they come closer to the guards, with less tyre profile wrapped around them.