The Official Mk1 Tiguan Wheel Thread

**Pullstarter** · 28-05-2010, 08:15 PM

Hey Guys,
There seems to be the same questions popping up a lot about the size and specs of peoples wheels, tyre widths etc so I though it would be a good idea to start a thread on it. Maybe the mods can make it a sticky?

Anyway, I think if we can post up our wheel brand and model, diameter, width, offset, tyre size, comfort factor compared to stock and a pic or 2 if you feel like it we can make an interesting and useful reference thread.

I'll kick it off with my own;
RS4 replicas, 18"x8", ET45, tyres 235/50/18, ride comfort is pretty much the same as stock, maybe a little firmer but barely, if at all, noticable. Also lowered on H&R springs (about a 35mm drop). I would have preferred an ET30 wheel to fill out the guards a bit more but they seem to be impossible to get in this style.

**Sharkie** · 29-05-2010, 10:48 AM

RS4 Replicas 18"x8", ET45, tyres 235/50/18, H&R Sport Suspension

**clip** · 29-05-2010, 05:10 PM

"Jap" looking AMG Techart wheels (cost me a fortune

) 19" ET32, tyres 245/40/19, H&R suspension.

Rear shot might show the offset difference maybe (unfortuantely I don't have a before shot sorry):

**Pullstarter** · 30-05-2010, 04:20 PM

That's a nice fat offset John, they're 9" wide yes?

**clip** · 30-05-2010, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Pullstarter

That's a nice fat offset John, they're 9" wide yes?

yep, still fit nicely within the guards - just though

**Tigger** · 02-06-2010, 11:06 PM

Hey guys!

Nice idea for a thread topic. I would like to contribute in order to help all avoid the issues I went through with my new wheels. As many of you may have read on my other threads ("new wheels" and "huge vibrations in Tiguan") I went through hell with wheel issues.

As I am unable to repost the pics of the wheels properly, can someone please put them up on this thread for me? They can be found in the other threads just mentioned.

Thanks for your help!
Tigger

**tig18u** · 02-08-2010, 01:26 AM

hi
say one would wish to put RS4 limited ed. titanium 18" wheels on the current model tiguan.
not having a car to trial a fitting, i was wondering if any1 out there had cross this bridge and knows the straight out answer.

RS4 rim is limited edition (200

PCD:5x112
Diameter: 18x7.5
Offset: 54
-> more abt them rims here
WTB: RS4 18" Titanium Wheels

Given some members here have dabbled with Audi rims for VW Tiguan, Would the above rim fit given the offset is so extreme ??????

- if the answers is "fit spacers" - are spacers deemed legal by the insurers ?

what are ET limitations on a current model TIGs ?

cheers, Z

**team_v** · 02-08-2010, 06:16 AM

Mine are 19x8.5 ET 45 so you should be able to fit them on.

You could look up some wheel offset calculator websites and put the stock vs proposed wheels through and measure the difference on your tig.

**tig18u** · 04-08-2010, 07:04 PM

team V
according to the wheel offset calcs, your new wheels had taken up 38mm of the strut housing clearance and extended extra 12mm (compared to the original assuming 6.5 / ET32 )

now, i suppose your front wheels do not scrape at the full lock nor you would mind the extra rubber sticking past the wheel arches. (tuff look appearance

but 38mm less clearance is a bit of a concern...
sure you didnt use some spacers ie: 15mm or 20mm even ??
my logic struggles to accept this.. surely without spacers wheels would rub at full lock. alas, you can confirm the use of spacers or not.

when i take these RS4 ltd ed wheels thru the calcs.
it spits 35mm less strut clearance and retracting 9mm (not an ideal look) many would agree.

Use of spacers is my concern..... has anybody here fitted spacers ????? recommend or not. what abt insurance ?

**Pullstarter** · 04-08-2010, 07:40 PM

ET54 in 7.5" is gonna sit way inside the guard, thats 21mm further in than the stock wheel, going in the wrong direction in my opinion. Have a look through this thread and you will see many different sizes and offsets of wheels with pics to compare.