Have 18' wheels, looking for 16'

[RodinNSW]

Hi all
I hope the title shows what I mean. We have a 2009 Tiguan which was optioned up to the 18 inch VW rims when new (we bought it 2nd hand) and we'd like to either buy (if not too expensive) or exchange for, the standard Tiguan 16 inch alloy rims.

Reason is as we live in a rural area and would like to put some more robust tyres & they're not available in larger rim sizes - I guess the 18s are considered sporty.

We live in SE New South Wales approximately 20 mins drive from Canberra.

Many thanks

Rod

[Safferbogun]

VW Tiguan Wheels AND Tyres | eBay

Found these on the bay mate

[z1000]

VW Tiguan Wheels AND Tyres | eBay

I think Rod is looking for 4 wheels rather than 2 from the ebay link.

Rod, is your 18" the New York style? I have 16" Portland rim (in good condition) and thinking up a size or two for stickier wider tyres. FYI wheel database http://www.4130-products.com/wheels/

PM me if you are interested.

[willzyw]

Are you still interested in those wheels/types?

[brad]

Hi all
I hope the title shows what I mean. We have a 2009 Tiguan which was optioned up to the 18 inch VW rims when new (we bought it 2nd hand) and we'd like to either buy (if not too expensive) or exchange for, the standard Tiguan 16 inch alloy rims.

I have a set of 16x7.5 Audi rims in the For Sale section. 5x112 PCD. offset is ET45. Centrebore is 66.6mm I know the PCD & width is right for the Tig but I'm not sure about the offset. You can buy hub rings if the centrebore is too big.

The rims don't have any kerb rash & are cheap at <$200 for the set. Even they tyres have a bit of tread left. My company has a depot near Bowral. I can drop them off there for P/up if your interested.

[RodinNSW]

Hi. Sorry for the late reply - my pc crashed (1 of the joys of living in a rural area) just as I was entering the post and I didn't think it worked.
Volkswagen Fan - I think my wheels are the Portland style. They look like this http://www.wheelcollision.com/wccpix/0wcc2514.JPG
Brad - Thanks for the offer (great price too) but I'm looking for the standard Tiguan wheels which I believe is 6.5 inch width tyre as this really opens up the range of the tyres I'd prefer to use. I like the look of the Tiguan Portland style too.
New Dubber - Yes still interested.

Many thanks

Rod

[08elf]

Pm sent

[brad]

95% of tyre sizes that will fit a 6.5" rim will fit a 7.5" and comply with the mfrs recomended sizing tables (unless you intend going much narrower than what comes on the vehicle OEM).

Make sure you get your load rating = or higher. Speed rating is a bit more flexible but you may as well get that = or better too or you have to put a sticker on your windscreen.

What tyres are you thinking? Coopers or one of the more off-road focussed Bridgestones?

[Melon Head]

I don't have a Tiguan yet (LOL) but I'm seriously considering getting a set of these Steel Wheels 9922 Black 16" Alloy Wheels - Wheelbase and putting on a set of BFgoodrich All Terrain 235/70 R16 tyres.
Not sure if that helps you.

[brad]

I don't have a Tiguan yet (LOL) but I'm seriously considering getting a set of these Steel Wheels 9922 Black 16" Alloy Wheels - Wheelbase and putting on a set of BFgoodrich All Terrain 235/70 R16 tyres.
Not sure if that helps you.

That's 50mm bigger in diameter from the stock 215/65r16 isn't it?. In most Australian states that would be illegal without an engineers certificate.
eg: In NSW:

The outside diameter of the wheel and tyre combination must be no more than 15mm over the largest diameter
wheel and tyre combination specified for the vehicle and not more than 15mm below the smallest diameter wheel
and tyre combination specified for the vehicle.

How do you intend to recalibrate the speedometer as +50mm will make it read slow eg: 110kph indicated will be about 115kph actual.

Not quite sure why you'd buy a set of steelies for GBP250 + shipping when there are so many cheap 2nd hand alloys out there.