Hi guys,

I have a strange problem. I just upgraded my wheels from the stock 16s to 235/55/17 tiguan wheels (boston style). The tyres are pretty much brand new. However since changing the wheels, it felt like the car has less torque under 2000rpm. By the way, mine is a 6 speed manual 125TSI 2010 model.

I used to be able to go into 6th gear doing 60kph and the car would rev about 1400rpm and not struggle. Now going into 6th gear requires minimum 70kph and it is doing 1400rpm, same as before.

It feels like changing the wheels to 17" made the gearing taller.

Am i dreaming this or is this possible?

regards,

Frank