Wheels question

[GTI JOE]

Hi guys,

My current stock wheel specifications are as follows:
Tyre: 215/40/17
Size: 17X7
PCD: 5x100
Centre bore: 57.1
Offset: 46
Mounting Bolt: 14 x 1,50
The car has H&R sport springs 25/40mm installed, so it has been lowered a little.

Just wondering if wheels with specs at 18X8, 5X100 ET35 (tyre 225/35/18 ) will fit my car? I know they will be 2mm closer to the suspension and will stick out 24mm, but do you think there will be other issues?

[dylan8]

Tyre size would be worth noting

[GTI JOE]

Yeah sorry guys.....OP amended

[dylan8]

Id just measure it yourself.
Maybe go 215/35/18s if it'll be a issue

[Martin]

The problem with wheels sticking out further is they can spray dirt/grit down the side of the car
(I hate mud guards from an asthetic and aerodynamic point of view)

18*8 are very large for a car of that size (even though it's a GTI)
You will end up with a 1.8% speedo error - almost 2km at 100kmph

Is the 225/35/18 tyre common and easy to get?
If not you will be paying a $ premium for them

From a comfort point of view I find I can't tollerate profiles lower than 40 (gets very harsh)
and there is some risk of tyre/wheel damage in pot holes that you didn't notice

[ATYPIC]

The problem with wheels sticking out further is they can spray dirt/grit down the side of the car
(I hate mud guards from an asthetic and aerodynamic point of view)
– Seriously...are you really worried about getting dirt on your car?

18*8 are very large for a car of that size (even though it's a GTI)
– This is a myth, I'm sorry to inform you.

You will end up with a 1.8% speedo error - almost 2km at 100kmph
– The speedo will be bang on 100km. How do I know this, I have the same tyre. Speedos are also set below 100 from factory.

Is the 225/35/18 tyre common and easy to get?
– Kumho KU39 is a pretty good tyre for the coin and yes it's very easy to obtain.

If not you will be paying a $ premium for them.
– Once again, a myth.