Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

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Has anyone read this story about a Golf R accident in QLD?

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Wow, that is just crazy. So when they say at "speed", so what actual speed were they doing, and who will foot the repair bills? Is that warranty claim or insurance claim?

[DrK]

Wow, that is just crazy. So when they say at "speed", so what actual speed were they doing, and who will foot the repair bills? Is that warranty claim or insurance claim?

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

[andrew7]

Dropped of my R tonite to Dan at Dans Garage for some paint correction TLC and opticoat magic

Report post 1 week of ownership: 2 longish freeway trips dispatched quietly and comfortably no drone good fuel economy about 7-8l/100kms, xenons spesh at night and interior lighting fabulous, sat nav whilst small screen is working well and choosing good routes, traffic reports enabled and accurate, the odd squirt is occurring with poise and grip happy with the soundalator at 75% can hear Dsg burp much clearer and induction whine, overall very happy with the striking Lapiz Blue and holding off for now on painting the Cadiz which are looking good/classy. No regrets on saving $10k over an S3 (PP)

[readerr0r]

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

Whats wrong with the tyres?

[Paul_R]

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

That's a bloody disgrace!

Have you told VW that they sold you a car that doesn't comply with ADRs? I'm astonished that a major car manufacturer could let that through quality control. I would refuse to drive the car until they replace them and I wouldn't be paying for the loner they give you either.

[Mikey1]

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

Hi Koe, that is one hell of a blunder from Volkswagen to fit 225/35 R19 88Y instead of a 235/35 R19 91Y tyres. I presume your "illegal tyres" comment is in reference to the load rating being below the minimum value. What is South Yarra Volkswagen doing to correct the problem?

[DrK]

Hi Koe, that is one hell of a blunder from Volkswagen to fit 225/35 R19 88Y instead of a 235/35 R19 91Y tyres. I presume your "illegal tyres" comment is in reference to the load rating being below the minimum value. What is South Yarra Volkswagen doing to correct the problem?

Yup. Illegal load rating. Too narrow. Stretched onto rim. All great things as far as insurance, popo's, ADR etc go.

I'm pushing for ALOT. And after the rim debacle in QLD, I'm sure VW will be very accommodating... Stay tuned.

[nat225]

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

if the tyre placard says 235 35 19 & 92 min load rating (highly likely), by all rights VW should replace yours with the correct size and load rating.

i have only seen the pzero 225 35 19 fitted onto the GTI PP and none on all of the mk7 R's i have seen in Brisbane.

[readerr0r]

Yup. Illegal load rating. Too narrow. Stretched onto rim. All great things as far as insurance, popo's, ADR etc go.

I'm pushing for ALOT. And after the rim debacle in QLD, I'm sure VW will be very accommodating... Stay tuned.

I'm interested, International Octavia's with 19" Alloys I'm ordering have the exact same tyre, rating and all. Wheres info the the relevant adr and whatnot?

[anduril]

wrong thread