R36 with Omanyts 19" replicas 255/35R19 ContiSport 5P - They feel unreal!

[levendi001]

Thanks for reply will be looking into. Are Vw logo on alloy purchased separately or included? Thanks

[robbie]

Looks good mate!
I'm sure a few mods will help bring further passion towards your R36. Must say that I do love those number plates

Might be worth looking into getting some lowering springs for a more sportier look without sacrificing ride comfort of the Passat. You can pick up some reputable H&R Sport Comfort Springs for $300 delivered, happy to send you photos if interested as I know they will complement the look of the 19's.

[R36VW]

Thanks for reply will be looking into. Are Vw logo on alloy purchased separately or included? Thanks

The St George Tyre Guys had all the stick on logo's for different cars makes.

Looks good mate!
I'm sure a few mods will help bring further passion towards your R36. Must say that I do love those number plates

Might be worth looking into getting some lowering springs for a more sportier look without sacrificing ride comfort of the Passat. You can pick up some reputable H&R Sport Comfort Springs for $300 delivered, happy to send you photos if interested as I know they will complement the look of the 19's.

Thanks!

I can't lower it anymore it already scrapes the front spoiler on some driveways, and I need the clearance to prevent tyre rubbing. 255 is a lot wider than 235 and right at the limit of what would rub on the front guard.

It also has the electronic DCC adjustable shocks so Im not sure they would work well with after-market springs. As it is, I like the compromise between a low-rider harsh ride and comfort.

The bigger wheels/tyres also fill out the guards a bit better than the factory anyway so I think it's the best overall compromise for me without destroying comfort.

[robbie]

You must be going in and out of some nasty driveways if it scrapes at the height it is at the moment. A mate of mine ran 20" ADV.1 Trackspec wheels mate with H&R lowering springs on his R36, which it didn't rub at all from what he told me. Who said aftermarket springs would not work well with DCC? Might need some of the guys with H&R lowering springs on their R36 to chime in on this thread. Definitely look into them mate for a more "fatter" look with the 19's, IMHO. Like I said, H&R Sport Comfort Springs will not effect the ride and comfort. Just remember its only a 20mm drop! I know of a set for sale in the classifieds section BRAND NEW in the box if interested in going through with my idea.

Would be perfect

[R36VW]

You must be going in and out of some nasty driveways if it scrapes at the height it is at the moment. A mate of mine ran 20" ADV.1 Trackspec wheels mate with H&R lowering springs on his R36, which it didn't rub at all from what he told me. Who said aftermarket springs would not work well with DCC? Might need some of the guys with H&R lowering springs on their R36 to chime in on this thread. Definitely look into them mate for a more "fatter" look with the 19's, IMHO. Like I said, H&R Sport Comfort Springs will not effect the ride and comfort. Just remember its only a 20mm drop! I know of a set for sale in the classifieds section BRAND NEW in the box if interested in going through with my idea.

Would be perfect

Hi Robbie, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I have to cater to everyday driving and the "ramming speed" my wife takes to speed humps and driveways..... she doesnt understand you're supposed to slow down. :rollseyes:

Dropping another 20mm doesnt sound like much, but the R36 is already dropped 25mm from the factory compared to the Passat, and dropping another 20mm with the increased rolling diameter (8mm) of 19's with 255 rubber would give zero clearance to the outside of the wheel arch.. It's just not the look or hassle I want or need.. I could see me having to go to the panel beater every 2 weeks to get the guards straightened.

Springs and shocks are matched for compression and rebound control. You cant just go changing stuff willy nilly without effecting comfort, handling and safety. Unless the springs are designed for adjustable shocks I doubt they would work as well as the factory springs anyway.

Perfect for you maybe, but it's perfect for me as is.

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Cheers

[XXX-1.8T]

I went with kw springs as they only lowered the car 20mm and returned the car back to Oem height.

If you install 19s on a r36 even if you even with 35 profile tyre it is still raised higher than the 40/18's

I lowered my r36 as the 4x4 look the 19's gave frustrated me

[R36VW]

I went with kw springs as they only lowered the car 20mm and returned the car back to Oem height.

If you install 19s on a r36 even if you even with 35 profile tyre it is still raised higher than the 40/18's

I lowered my r36 as the 4x4 look the 19's gave frustrated me

Hi I'm not sure how you ended up with a 4x4 look... mine looks nothing like that.

Sure the ride height is 8mm higher with 255/35R19, but the tyre to wheel arch gap has dropped by 8mm also.
For my setup, dropping another 20mm would effectively drop ride height 12mm below factory height.
Also, for me, the reason for dropping with shorter springs would be to reduce tyre to wheel arch gap, not to reduce ride height.
Its the wheel arch gap that make the 4x4 look IMHO.

If you look at the before and after pics, its hard to see the ride height difference and much easier to see the gap reduction in wheel arch to tyre.

I like having a bit of clearance from road and driveway obstacles anyway.

Before - Factory 235/40R18


After - 255/35R19