Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

**DrK** · 23-05-2014, 06:00 PM

Just set up my radio logos. Win!

**wasabiz** · 23-05-2014, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by DrK

Just set up my radio logos. Win!

What size and format did you have to make it? I tried PNG but no luck.

**DrK** · 23-05-2014, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by wasabiz

What size and format did you have to make it? I tried PNG but no luck.

Used jpg and less than 600x600 size

**Mikey1** · 23-05-2014, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Dutch77

It's about the load rating, to suggest 225 on 8 inch wide tyres is a stretch is just wrong.

For tyre aspect ratios of 45 or less, there is generally a 1.5 inch variation between the minimum and maximum wheel rim width. Vehicle manufacturers tend to match specified tyres to minimum wheel rim width specification. This is probably due to a combination of factors, but does mean sidewalls sit square in the rim. Tyres are considered stretched if they are splayed, but are completely legal when fitted to wheels up to the 1.5 inch variation, or whatever the tyre manufacturer specifies. Of course, fitting wider rims to any car has to meet the relevant ADR.

Putting all technical issues aside, including load limits, the tyres fitted to DrK's car are not what he would have reasonably assumed to be correct based on the specifications listed in the product brochure, which of course are subject to change at any time, but they haven't changed. As far as I know, all R's delivered before and after DrK's have been fitted with 235/35 R19 91Y tyres, so why is Volkswagen Australia dragging their heels on this issue? This appears to be Volkswagen's modus operandi and the lessons learnt from last year's public relations fiasco seem to have been long forgotten.

**Dutch77** · 23-05-2014, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mikey1

Putting all technical issues aside, including load limits, the tyres fitted to DrK's car are not what he would have reasonably assumed to be correct based on the specifications listed in the product brochure, which of course are subject to change at any time, but they haven't changed. As far as I know, all R's delivered before and after DrK's have been fitted with 235/35 R19 91Y tyres, so why is Volkswagen Australia dragging their heels on this issue? This appears to be Volkswagen's modus operandi and the lessons learnt from last year's public relations fiasco seem to have been long forgotten.

I wasn't implying that DrK shouldn't complain - my response was purely the contention earlier that 225 on x 8 wheels is a stretch fitment when it's actually a perfect fit.

I agree completely with your comments, these tyres absolutely should be changed over to meet the specs as ordered/bought, but most importantly the load rating at 88 is below that specified at 91. No idea why VW plays games like this but hopefully this gets resolved on Monday. Still not sure why a resolution is required, a simple yes we shall swap that over ASAP should suffice.

**prcurrie** · 24-05-2014, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by HPSOV

The Bad-
Oh my god that GPS screen is terrible. In this day of HD, Retina displays etc etc to put in such a rubbish screen is almost a deal breaker.
The gloss black console looks a bit tacky, I looked in a PP GTi and it had a lovely matt textured trim that looked so much nicer than the gloss in the R.
The GPS screen is terrible.
No electric seats? Really?
Did I mention the screen?

A work colleague got one yesterday and that's the first thing I noticed. Looks terrible and cheap. I thought there was a premium 8inch system or something that gave you the good quality screen?

**Dutch77** · 24-05-2014, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by prcurrie

A work colleague got one yesterday and that's the first thing I noticed. Looks terrible and cheap. I thought there was a premium 8inch system or something that gave you the good quality screen?

There is - saved for Skoda

, or a very expensive ($2k plus) retrofit.