The Official Mk1 Tiguan Wheel Thread

[Naresh]

Yes the tyres on the Omanyt wheels were 255 width and I've kept them on for the new wheels. When it comes to changing them I'll probably move back down to the recommended 235 width which means I lose some width but depending on which deals I can find I may try and source some 245 instead to compromise on looks.

One thing to consider when widening the track is that alot more crap from the roads will get kicked up onto the doors. Luckily I've been ok with that so far but apparently it's vastly reduced if you have side steps fitted.

[DoggieHowser]

I was wondering how we could fit 255 width tires on the 8" R rims

[Diesel_vert]

For everyone's benefit, here are the factory tyre and wheel fitments:

215/65 R16 98H
6.5 J x 16 ET33

215/60 R17 96H
6.5 J x 17 ET33

235/55 R17 99H
235/55 R17 99V
7.0 J x 17 ET43

235/50 R18 97H
235/50 R18 97V
7.0 J x 18 ET43
8.0 J x 18 ET30

255/40 R19 96V
255/40 R19 96W
9.0 J x 19 ET33

[Pickles]

I'm running a set of 19 x 9 Savannah's ET 33 with 255's
Stuck a level straight across the wheel from top to bottom and they were perfectly flush with the guards.
Not too sure of what the definition is in regards to being within the guards to be legal in NSW.
Given that the Savannah's are genuine VW wheels hopefully wouldn't attract the law enforcement, if so one could always pop the fuel cap and look at the tyre info plate and point out to their friendly law enforcement officer that 255/40 R19 are factory fitment.

Will have to agree with Naresh though, they do throw more crap up the side of the car

[team_v]

I'm running a set of 19 x 9 Savannah's ET 33 with 255's
Stuck a level straight across the wheel from top to bottom and they were perfectly flush with the guards.
Not too sure of what the definition is in regards to being within the guards to be legal in NSW.
Given that the Savannah's are genuine VW wheels hopefully wouldn't attract the law enforcement, if so one could always pop the fuel cap and look at the tyre info plate and point out to their friendly law enforcement officer that 255/40 R19 are factory fitment.

Will have to agree with Naresh though, they do through more crap up the side of the car

Bear in mind the savannahs weren't an option here apparently due to failing ADR's (i believe due to poking out too much without the arch extensions.)

I believe the rules actually state any part of the wheel/tyre can't extend past the bodywork as i know a mini owner up here (QLD) that got done for having the bottom of the wheels poke out even though the tops tucked in with camber.

[Pickles]

Have to agree that ideally they should have the guard extensions.

Couldn't say for sure how one should interpret the law, just wondering if VW where covering themselves for the US market as Savannah's standard in the US do have the guards extensions. Might be because the US law states within the guard.
So is flush legal, hard to say
I am planning on putting guards on mine eventually, makes for a better look in my opinion, just need to add it to my wish list though as they aren't cheap.

[Diesel_vert]

Bear in mind the savannahs weren't an option here apparently due to failing ADR's (i believe due to poking out too much without the arch extensions.)

Volkswagen actually goes so far as to say that the 255/40 R19 96V and 9.0 J x 19 ET33 wheel and tyre combination is only allowed with sports suspension and wheel housing extensions.

I believe the rules actually state any part of the wheel/tyre can't extend past the bodywork as i know a mini owner up here (QLD) that got done for having the bottom of the wheels poke out even though the tops tucked in with camber.

It's the same here in NSW:

• The wheel and tyre must be contained within the body work or mudguards (including any flares) when the wheels are in the straight ahead position.
• The wheel and tyre must not foul any part of the body or suspension under all operating conditions.

My interpretation would be that "flush with the body work" is not the equivalent of "within the body work".

[Dr freedom]

Just has a set of 2011 Audi A8 reps fitted. I wanted to try something different from everything Ive seen in forums thus far. Ill probably get bored of them & change them in 12 months time

I have the the wheel extension housings to fit up this weekend or next.

I really want to drop in a set of h&r's, however I dont want to lose ride height. What do you folks think of fitting 45 series tyres?

255/40 19 ET35

[team_v]

They look really sharp, nice design though those inner spoke gaps are going to be a pain to clean

[Dr freedom]

ahh yes, indeed they would be for the lamen.. I come to the tiguan with many moons of pain in the ass experience cleaning rims lol

karcher then my neat little brush makes it an easy task