Wheel advice

[Dutch77]

They are my fav rims for sure. Can't wait to see them on either car. Will 225s fit on 8.5 inch rims? Will be some stretch for sure.

A few guys on here didn't recommend 8.5 inch rims nor 235 tyres (on 8 inch rims) on the occy. What's the ET of the VMRs?

225s on x 8.5 is fine, albeit there will be some stretch (depending on your definition of course).

The VMRs will be ET45.

The 235s will often be cheaper as 235/40 is a Falcodore sizing, although the 225s can be bought fairly priced if you hunt around (eg the Goodyear info under the relevant section). On the Mk5 I think you'll want 225s to minimise any rub, the 235s will definitely cause more issues in that regard unless you start fiddling with camber or the guards.

[Martin]

It's more common for the VMR wheels to be ET35
They do make ET45 - but most people got for ET35

ET45/8.5"/235 is going to have very little clearance to the shock
ET35 will increase the outside poke

I would expect some rubbing with 235's