The Official Mk1 Tiguan Wheel Thread

**MGV** · 22-11-2011, 07:57 PM

Haywire, i have a set of 19"x8.5" ET35 VMR wheels on my Tig. You're welcome to check 'em out anytime! No issues... apart from worrying about damaging them on a kerb or something... I'm Melbourne eastern sub's.
PM if interested!
Matt.

**Pullstarter** · 22-11-2011, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by HaywireTig

Hi Pullstarter,

As u wld know from above posts, I'm a new V-Dubber. Referring to ur post just before, there is a VMR set of wheels that I absolutely love but comes in either 19"x8.5" ET35 or 20"x9" ET35. I'm interested in getting the 20's but w the 9" width, hearing that there might be some brushing of the wheels, would u think that's way too much? I'm also thinking of getting wheel arch extensions too. Therefore the 9" width would be more flushed.

Do you (or anyone else) think that would be as issue w H&R lowering springs? Would you (or anyone else) recommend the new ST coilovers by KW advertised by ECS Tuning selling at US$799.95 worth looking at w the 20's?

Thanks

HaywireTig | A new V-Dubber!!!!
2011 Candy White TDI

20x9 ET35 will be fine for width, just legal I'd say. However if you lower it you may have some minor scrubbing with a full car load, probably not annoyingly bad though. Coilovers are a good option as they have height adjustability.

**HaywireTig** · 23-11-2011, 04:50 PM

Thanks Pullstarter for the additional info. Might consider coilovers for the height adjustability and (would you say) slightly better comfort?

Ever been pulled over by cops due to ur rims??

HaywireTig | A new V-Dubber!!!!
2011 Candy White TDI

**Pullstarter** · 23-11-2011, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by HaywireTig

Thanks Pullstarter for the additional info. Might consider coilovers for the height adjustability and (would you say) slightly better comfort?

Ever been pulled over by cops due to ur rims??

HaywireTig | A new V-Dubber!!!!
2011 Candy White TDI

Nah no trouble at all with the popos. Advantage of an SUV they don't even look twice at them lol. I've heard good things about H&R and KW coilovers comfort wise, but more comfortable than stock I doubt it, they'll definitely be firmer but will improve your handling a great deal.

**HaywireTig** · 23-11-2011, 05:43 PM

That's exactly what I want! A firmer ride but not like a rock. Makes sense that SUV's aren't the most popular targets of the 5-0's!!

Some friends have told me coilovers are much firmer than lowering springs. Some others told me the other way around especially H&R springs being overly uncomfortable in the Q5's and Q7's. I'm unsure why such opposite reviews. It's confusing me. But I'm swaying towards coilovers due to height adjustability that you mentioned. Do they make the vehicle un-road worthy?

HaywireTig | A new V-Dubber!!!!
2011 VW Tiguan 103TDI | Candy White | ..... Waiting to fill the rest of this list....

**Pullstarter** · 23-11-2011, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by HaywireTig

That's exactly what I want! A firmer ride but not like a rock. Makes sense that SUV's aren't the most popular targets of the 5-0's!!

Some friends have told me coilovers are much firmer than lowering springs. Some others told me the other way around especially H&R springs being overly uncomfortable in the Q5's and Q7's. I'm unsure why such opposite reviews. It's confusing me. But I'm swaying towards coilovers due to height adjustability that you mentioned. Do they make the vehicle un-road worthy?

HaywireTig | A new V-Dubber!!!!
2011 VW Tiguan 103TDI | Candy White | ..... Waiting to fill the rest of this list....

Coilovers are legal in all states afaik. However, some states like ACT (booo!) they need to be engineer certified, not sure about Vic?

I have read that the KW V1s are quite comfortable, have a chat with Chris (preen59) he can fill you in on KWs and I think he sells them also.

**99Reza** · 24-11-2011, 01:15 AM

I used to run a Carlsson (rebadged KW V1) coilover on my old C-class, spun all the way down with 35 (f) and 30(r) profile tyres. I ran an Eibach spring before switching to coilover.

I would choose coilover anyday over spring. The ride is slightly firmer than spring alone, but the body control is much better, ie; less bumpy and a much more secure and tighter ride. The trade off in firmness is worth it.

I'm guessing the difference between the ride is a matching spring rate with the shocks. I know it's a totally different car, but similar logic should apply.

**HaywireTig** · 26-11-2011, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Pullstarter

Coilovers are legal in all states afaik. However, some states like ACT (booo!) they need to be engineer certified, not sure about Vic?

I have read that the KW V1s are quite comfortable, have a chat with Chris (preen59) he can fill you in on KWs and I think he sells them also.

Thanks Pullstarter. I'm actually not sure about te legality about using coilovers in VIC. Does anyone know? I have a number of frds who use them in their cars.

Chris..? Thanks. I will try to look out for him. He's in Melbourne?

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