I have a 99 vw new beetle and I'm looking for steel rims it has 16's on now.can I go 15's and a tall tire for a smoother ride and run the tier and rim out to the fenders I am planning a cross country road trip next summer so I don't no nothing about tiers thanks Fred.
We need more back to the basics videos like this. People spend way to much time watching videos of wrecked supercars being rebuilt and wouldn't know the first thing about putting the correct wheel and tire package on the car they own.
An additional factor: if you upgrade to a larger brake caliper, you will need spacers and longer bolts. My OEM Golf R wheels would not fit over the upgrade Stoptech Calipers. There’s always some hidden variable!
I raised my VW Golf MK7 an inch over stock. I live in Idaho and having ground clearance is a good thing to have. I also tow trailers with it, so the stiffer rear spring prevents rear end sag. I am running 17 inch wheels and find the MK7 runs great at 130mph with no stability issues.
Paul thank you so much, you literally saved me from getting the wrong set of wheels literally 10 mins ago!!!! And dont worry, i get you, wheels and rubber calms me down too!
The RSE10 in bronze is probably my favorite wheel ever! Just looks so good. Ive been looking for a set of mk7 Austin wheels to put on my Mk6.5 GLI, I really like the way those wheels fit the design of the Jetta
Brilliant vid, thank you. Compulsory Viewing for VAG & All Car enthusiasts. Some Real Gold Ingot advice and knowledge in here. Excellent. Cheers DAP yet again👏
I’m at a lost with MK7 GTi. I purchased an 18x8 Enkei TY5 and IMMEDIATELY my GTi rejected them, meaning they wouldn’t stay balanced (constant hub ring rejection) , plus conical bolts. Discount tire guy told me that they’re EXTREMELY finicky when it comes to the putting hub rings on them. Gave up on a year and a half of balancing, sold them. Next I’m saving for the Neuspeed wheels since they’re custom made for VWs that require NO hub rings.
Maybe you should make same "episode" abt types of good/bad wheels and types of cast vs semiforged vs forged? THAT is very important and a good thing to consider if you are upgrading. Upgrade can be a tune! You can make -4kilo per wheel via good forged ones on R19. I did so. And that is a DIFFERENCE! Real tune via disc change Pls, make some video abt it. +titanium materials for weight matters. -1kilo total via titanium bolts - also a good way to make yr wheels light. Thanks for yr videos.
@6:28 I don't think that's how bolt pattern is measured.. it's the diameter of a circle passing through the center of each stud or bolt. If you were to measure a 5x112 this way, it'd be close, but you would measure ~106.5mm center to center using those particular studs (~65.8mm for any two adjacent studs)
glad i found this, been looking at changing the wheels on my golf so they don't look like they are the wrong way around on one side (see diamond cut oem wheels in the video!) Still not sure what to go for....sticking with 18" though because no DCS in my car, plus it's firm enough as it is!
Man I wish I'd watched this video before buying aftermarket wheels. Had issues with not knowing about hub centering rings AND the different shapes of bolt seats.
Since you have a very good knowledge about Alltrack vs Golf or GTI, here is the question. My stock tires are 225/40/18 on the Golf Sportwagen 15. My friend's Alltrack has 225/45/18 but it sits higher the a Golf. I wish my car tire's side wall was a bit taller like 45 instead of 40 and I want to keep using 18s because it looks very good". Will my Golf be fine and fit a taller side wall tire? I don't care if my speedometer will be off a bit. The reason is that here in SF Bay area we have many potholes and I already destroyed one tire. Thank you!
Pcd needs clarification I thought it was the diameter of the circle that crosses all the bolt hole centres. Not the distance between holes directly. Ie directly measuring pcd on old number bolt patterns is difficult.
You're correct, PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) does measure the overall diameter of a ring that passes through the center of all the wheel's bolt holes. Using the description he gives would lead to ordering an incorrect size.
Great video applicable to every make & model. The last wheel video I watched this good was from Engineering Explained. I have beautiful matt black Breyton GTSR wheels on my BMW E82. They're 225/40/18s.
regarding the hub spacers if your using a rim with a bigger hub than wats on the car you technically do not need a spacer.because when the wheel is completely tight the "nuts- bolts" -are cone shaped. as is the rim they tighten up against to avoid any imbalances like that .I've done it before with out any issiue or vibration. Only downside is when fitting the rim up on the hub thiers alot play and lining up the bolts is a bit of a pain other than that it's ok
Can't wait to get my new JR23 wheels for my B8 S4! On back order, custom ET35 offset and 9.5J. Gonna look very fat and fill the arches nicely with the 35mm Eibach Pro springs drop.
Reason why I haven’t gone for aftermarket wheels or even oem Audi wheels for my 2015 Passat. Because I do not plan to lower my car, I would like to find a set of 5 bar wheels with a lip that would use my stock size tires and diameter but it seems to be wishful thinking. I really like the Matt bronze or gun metal grey five bar wheels in 16”.
Can’t believe how easy you made it to understand. I am looking for some new wheels for my Mk7 golf but don’t know where to start or where to look, I have some stock 15” wheels and would like to upgrade to 19. Can I just take my car to you and let you work on it?! 😅
Incorrect. If wheels are 5x112 then the 112 isn't a 112mm distance between opposite bolt holes. 112 refers to the PCD. If the bolt holes where on the centre it would measure 112mm, but there would have to be an even number of bolt holes for that to be the case.
DanTheMancUK yeah I thought the same but checked the internet and found others talking about the distance between bolts on a 5 stud. Is this a historical America Europe imperial metric difference? Or just utterly wrong?
I had no idea that the 2nd number was a percentage of the width! I have spent 2 days looking at tire sizes for the19x8s and couldnt figure out where there was such a big difference between 225/40s and 235/40
here’s the thing though. i’ve had aftermarket non hub centric wheels with hub centric rings, all under $200, and you get vibration at highway speeds no matter what you try. lesson learned. don’t buy inexpensive after market wheels. GTI, in my case stick with hub centric aftermarket wheels. especially ones where you can use the OEM ball lug bolts.
I owned an Audi TT 2019 mk3 230hp (facelift) with Quattro all wheel drive system. I would like to install a new set of wheels, however, I do not find any available options within the Audi genuinely made wheel attractive. Thus I am looking for an alternative rims options. After searching around I had my interest on a forged BBS rim. The spect that I would like to install will be Front: 8.5 inches W/ 19 inches D Back: 9.5 inches W/19 inches D The tire selection will be Front: 245/35 R19 Back: 275/30 R19 With the proposed spec it is obvious that the size of the wheel between the two pair of the front and the back will be slightly different. Yet my question is will it be alright to install the proposal spec and will it contribute to damaging the Quattro drive system of the car? (TT mk3 2019 is Haldex gen 5 correct?) I am aware of the tire wearing factor but I don’t have any in-depth knowledge about the Quattro systems, thx
Great video.... I like my wheels on my S3, would you recommend wheels spacers of 10mm just to bring them out just before the fender to give it that slightly fatter look? This is my only issue... never used spacers before and and like to keep my wheels and size...
I have a question: I recently bought a 2023 40th Gen GTI. I live in Chicago and will need to replace the stock summer performance tires with winter or all-season tires soon. I'm completely sold on the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires, but they don't come in the exact dimensions I need. Stock is 235/35 R19 on my GTI, and the CrossClimates only come in 235/40 R19. I know the CrossClimates would slightly affect my speedometer reading, but would they fit in the wheel well and be ok otherwise? Is there a way to know in advance and do you have any experience or recommendations with going just slightly bigger than stock on a GTI or similar?
Thank you so much, so useful! So if I have 19x8.5 +35 stock wheels on my 2018 Audi A5 and I really like particular wheels which only come with +30 offset and the same other dimensions, do you think it's gonna be a good match? Is it a small enough difference to actually change the car behaviour or fitting the wheel wells?
Ammo be real with you. I am the kinda guy who likes when things are made simple. I understood everything but I had issues putting it all together. What would you recommend for a 2019 VW Golf R mk7.5? Full specs including offset and all...
Hi guys..I have a Vw PASSAT 1.6CC 2001...MY RIMS ARE AT 15 INCHES (195/60/15)...i want to upgrade to 17 inches...what should the other 2 dimensions be?? A 225/45/17 is a good option??I don't want to go further than 17 due to the bigger cost....
thanks for this video. quick question, would there be a problem if i upgraded my existing 225/45/R17 (stock) to a 225/45/R18 tires on my VW Golf 2011? Appreciate any input.
I run a 2002 Audi ALMS TT Quattro in autox. This year made the move from D Street to B Street Prepared. Wheel and tires are unlimited. I was thinking about going from the 17" wheels I ran in DS down to a 16" wheel. My thinking is to try and get weight reduction and a favorable engine to pavement gear ratio. The car is trailered/not street legal so I don't care about the speedo being off. Any recommendations on if this would be a good idea? If so, can a 16" wheel fit on a TTQ? And finally, if this is a good idea, what's the maximum offset to consider before the car's tracking negatively affects performance? Thanks!
One thing that wasn't mentioned and it's important info...the hub on your car serves 2 purposes 1center the wheel to the car. 2 The hub is also a LOAD BEARING SURFACE and is designed to SUPPORT 90% the weight of your vehicle! This information has disappeared over the years because wheel manufactures want you to think hubs are just for centering wheel...NOT TRUE Plastic centering rings holding your cars weight? Does that even sound right? Wheel bolts are to hold wheel to your car NOT bear the weight...that's the hubs function. Now I know it's "the accepted practice" to use centering rings in todays aftermarket but it's not the right thing to do. So try to stick with true HUB CENTRIC wheels for your car. I saw this change starting to happen way back in the early 80's and it caught on and has become common practice in the aftermarket wheel industry, I'd be willing to bet most younger people don't know about the hub being THE LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE of you car. Just because most wheels use hub rings doesn't make it right. It was the aftermarket that pulled the wool over your eyes and retailers went along with it.
Numbnuts like bumpier ride, a higher probability of defects and a larger unsprung mass. Also they like the smell if fresh rubber grinding on the wheel arches. What can I say ...
Good video except for the omission of unsprung weight. Big wheels are often fancy boat anchors for posers and end up hurting acceleration, braking and suspension effectiveness. A visual upgrade can be a downgrade in so many other areas.
Great video. I got a question. My 2018 Audi a4 quattro original tyres 245/35/19 . Do you think can I just change the tyres to 255/35/19 without changing the rims? Cheers Zoltan
Yes you can do this no problem. Your speedo will only be out by 1%, so at 100km/h you will really be doing 101. No biggie. Use this site to check how far off your speedo will be if up/downsizing tyres: www.tyresizecalculator.com/tyre-wheel-calculators/speedo-error-calculator
Can you do a follow-up about construction types and cost, and how they relate to overall quality and safety? I mean, how bad of an idea is it to buy those wheels on tires plus that only cost $100 each? I know the OEM wheels are over engineered, and I can't imagine that "cheap" wheels would have the same level of quality. But I don't know if it is a real issue.
Im no expert but IMO u can use 235 or 245/40/19s. I will assume that 19 wheel is 8.5in wide. Since i dont know the ET, i will be conservative with going too wide on tires.
So im pretty new to this, and my question would be: what are the acceptable tolerances between stock and aftermarket wheels when it comes to things like track width and overall diameter? I was trying to figure some of this stuff out yesterday, and one of the things i noticed was that even when speccing out a new S3 on Audi's website, the difference between their 225/40/18 wheels and their optional 235/35/19 wheels is a full 10mm diameter change. They also require that you spec the magnetic ride with the 19s, which leads me to believe that there's a bit more going on than simply bigger wheels - im guessing they've adjusted the ride height, and since a larger diameter package means less effective torque, are they changing gear ratios too? I was looking at how viable it would be to swap the standard 18 inch, 7.5j, 225 wheels out with 18 inch, 8j, 235s, but it doesn't seem quite as simple as i thought it would be.
I had no clue this was so confusing... i have a 2017 jetta. I don't want to lower it, I am more confused on what wheels and tires to get after watching the video. No shops near me do this either
Wheel and tire fitment for running in G Stock SCCA has been a journey. This was really helpful! Any idea why VW stuck with 7.5” wheel width instead of 8?
Please Please Please Please do a video on engine swaps for a Jetta 6 2012 from a 1.4 TSI to a 2.0 TSI. South Africa never received the 1.8 and the 2.0 for the jetta 6 up.
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I have a 99 vw new beetle and I'm looking for steel rims it has 16's on now.can I go 15's and a tall tire for a smoother ride and run the tier and rim out to the fenders I am planning a cross country road trip next summer so I don't no nothing about tiers thanks Fred.
We need more back to the basics videos like this. People spend way to much time watching videos of wrecked supercars being rebuilt and wouldn't know the first thing about putting the correct wheel and tire package on the car they own.
The most informative video on rims/tires I have ever seen.
agree
I totally agree, great job.
All I know about tire/wheel upgrades I learned in high school from Tyga... "too much rim make the ride too hard"
This needs to be a pinned post in every single Facebook group.
Along with "what kinda oil."
Except he got pcd wrong
Did me, I posted this like 2 days ago 💀
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An additional factor: if you upgrade to a larger brake caliper, you will need spacers and longer bolts. My OEM Golf R wheels would not fit over the upgrade Stoptech Calipers. There’s always some hidden variable!
Ugh, more videos need to be this simple in explanation. Really great job! Also that ending was a hilarious and welcome addition.
You side by side by side comparisons made this video a standout. Thank you!
I watched this video 3 times - now I'm a wheel expert. Very good video.
I raised my VW Golf MK7 an inch over stock. I live in Idaho and having ground clearance is a good thing to have. I also tow trailers with it, so the stiffer rear spring prevents rear end sag. I am running 17 inch wheels and find the MK7 runs great at 130mph with no stability issues.
Monster truck height, stock heigh it already too high
Hahaha he is running an all track type set up :D
Paul thank you so much, you literally saved me from getting the wrong set of wheels literally 10 mins ago!!!! And dont worry, i get you, wheels and rubber calms me down too!
Nice explanation. For everyone’s safety, It should be mandatory viewing before a set of wheels can be purchased:)
Under 10 minutes and straight to the point. Thanks
The RSE10 in bronze is probably my favorite wheel ever! Just looks so good. Ive been looking for a set of mk7 Austin wheels to put on my Mk6.5 GLI, I really like the way those wheels fit the design of the Jetta
This video is so underrated. Nice work!
Very helpful, didn't realise how confusing changing alloys could be!
"There is something about wheels that calms me down" AMEN to that brother, agreed! Another great video, cheers dude :)
Love the time laps shots. Brilliant method of visualization of the difference.
Watched the whole video, and I don't even have Audi or VW, so informative and thorough!
Love the OG MCM reference!!!
Sticks' MotorWerks haha I know right! 🇦🇺
That ending made my day haha and the narration was on point. Really liking these little quick videos guys, keep it up!
Brilliant vid, thank you. Compulsory Viewing for VAG & All Car enthusiasts. Some Real Gold Ingot advice and knowledge in here. Excellent. Cheers DAP yet again👏
LOL.... that ending was hilarious :) Cheers, Don, Perth W.Australia (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)
I’m at a lost with MK7 GTi. I purchased an 18x8 Enkei TY5 and IMMEDIATELY my GTi rejected them, meaning they wouldn’t stay balanced (constant hub ring rejection) , plus conical bolts. Discount tire guy told me that they’re EXTREMELY finicky when it comes to the putting hub rings on them. Gave up on a year and a half of balancing, sold them. Next I’m saving for the Neuspeed wheels since they’re custom made for VWs that require NO hub rings.
That's why I purchased Neuspeeds.
I love refreshers, and this was a refresher!
Most easy to understand video ever
I needed this video 5years ago!!! Thank you.
PRAY FOR PAUL AND HIS HEADY WHEEL ADDICTION, WE LUV U FAM
I never knew bigger wheels throw off the speedo, great vid as always 🤙🏼
Only if you don’t use a thinner sidewall.
Maybe you should make same "episode" abt types of good/bad wheels and types of cast vs semiforged vs forged?
THAT is very important and a good thing to consider if you are upgrading.
Upgrade can be a tune!
You can make -4kilo per wheel via good forged ones on R19. I did so.
And that is a DIFFERENCE! Real tune via disc change
Pls, make some video abt it.
+titanium materials for weight matters.
-1kilo total via titanium bolts - also a good way to make yr wheels light.
Thanks for yr videos.
@6:28 I don't think that's how bolt pattern is measured.. it's the diameter of a circle passing through the center of each stud or bolt. If you were to measure a 5x112 this way, it'd be close, but you would measure ~106.5mm center to center using those particular studs (~65.8mm for any two adjacent studs)
Had no idea you guys were right in my backyard. Just got a mk6 gti and I just might need to look into going to the shop
glad i found this, been looking at changing the wheels on my golf so they don't look like they are the wrong way around on one side (see diamond cut oem wheels in the video!) Still not sure what to go for....sticking with 18" though because no DCS in my car, plus it's firm enough as it is!
Man I wish I'd watched this video before buying aftermarket wheels. Had issues with not knowing about hub centering rings AND the different shapes of bolt seats.
Love the ending. Excellent video and great information. Thanks guys and Paul.
Since you have a very good knowledge about Alltrack vs Golf or GTI, here is the question. My stock tires are 225/40/18 on the Golf Sportwagen 15. My friend's Alltrack has 225/45/18 but it sits higher the a Golf. I wish my car tire's side wall was a bit taller like 45 instead of 40 and I want to keep using 18s because it looks very good". Will my Golf be fine and fit a taller side wall tire? I don't care if my speedometer will be off a bit. The reason is that here in SF Bay area we have many potholes and I already destroyed one tire. Thank you!
U will be just fine with 45 profile tires....👍
Pcd needs clarification I thought it was the diameter of the circle that crosses all the bolt hole centres. Not the distance between holes directly. Ie directly measuring pcd on old number bolt patterns is difficult.
You're correct, PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) does measure the overall diameter of a ring that passes through the center of all the wheel's bolt holes. Using the description he gives would lead to ordering an incorrect size.
Love the video! Watched it a few times.
Quick question - do you think a 225/35-19 will fit a mk7 GTI? What about with VWR lowering springs?
Great video! Loved that illustration between 18 & 19”
That's pretty great, I now know what the weird numbers mean and how to look them up. Thanks!
Great video applicable to every make & model. The last wheel video I watched this good was from Engineering Explained.
I have beautiful matt black Breyton GTSR wheels on my BMW E82. They're 225/40/18s.
They're 225/40/18s.
Thats tire size, for rims it shuld be like r18 8j 35et or something.
regarding the hub spacers if your using a rim with a bigger hub than wats on the car you technically do not need a spacer.because when the wheel is completely tight the "nuts- bolts" -are cone shaped. as is the rim they tighten up against to avoid any imbalances like that .I've done it before with out any issiue or vibration. Only downside is when fitting the rim up on the hub thiers alot play and lining up the bolts is a bit of a pain other than that it's ok
Can't wait to get my new JR23 wheels for my B8 S4! On back order, custom ET35 offset and 9.5J. Gonna look very fat and fill the arches nicely with the 35mm Eibach Pro springs drop.
Reason why I haven’t gone for aftermarket wheels or even oem Audi wheels for my 2015 Passat. Because I do not plan to lower my car, I would like to find a set of 5 bar wheels with a lip that would use my stock size tires and diameter but it seems to be wishful thinking. I really like the Matt bronze or gun metal grey five bar wheels in 16”.
This is the best video, all perfectly explained, Great job !!! thank you DAP !
Can’t believe how easy you made it to understand. I am looking for some new wheels for my Mk7 golf but don’t know where to start or where to look, I have some stock 15” wheels and would like to upgrade to 19. Can I just take my car to you and let you work on it?! 😅
MAN! This video is so very helpful!!!!! THANK
YOU!
Awesome video! Even though I knew most of the information already this is a must watch for anyone thinking about getting aftermarket rims.
You got that right......I learned from a young age that there is a lot to know about this stuff to get it right.
Incorrect.
If wheels are 5x112 then the 112 isn't a 112mm distance between opposite bolt holes. 112 refers to the PCD.
If the bolt holes where on the centre it would measure 112mm, but there would have to be an even number of bolt holes for that to be the case.
DanTheMancUK yeah I thought the same but checked the internet and found others talking about the distance between bolts on a 5 stud. Is this a historical America Europe imperial metric difference? Or just utterly wrong?
@@jons6125 Those who wrote what you were reading obviously never studied engineering, because they were putting forth utter garbage.
7:26 I liked the performance of the right life, matte rim and tire.
I had no idea that the 2nd number was a percentage of the width! I have spent 2 days looking at tire sizes for the19x8s and couldnt figure out where there was such a big difference between 225/40s and 235/40
I have noticed that bolts come in different lengths. I assume longer ones are needed for thick rims but this is really mentioned
here’s the thing though. i’ve had aftermarket non hub centric wheels with hub centric rings, all under $200, and you get vibration at highway speeds no matter what you try. lesson learned. don’t buy inexpensive after market wheels. GTI, in my case stick with hub centric aftermarket wheels. especially ones where you can use the OEM ball lug bolts.
Love the ending, definitely subscribed 😂💪
Great vid.. I'm in the wheel pick struggle now....
Excellent tutorial. Please forgive my ignorance but could you tell me what wheels are on that black Audi TT?
Thank you this is gonna help me to replace my 17 to 19 inch on A5 =D question: On time 2:55 what is 91Y on the wheels ?
Alright great info thank you.recently back to the driving market with a way later year audi B7 A4.
I owned an Audi TT 2019 mk3 230hp (facelift) with Quattro all wheel drive system. I would like to install a new set of wheels, however, I do not find any available options within the Audi genuinely made wheel attractive. Thus I am looking for an alternative rims options.
After searching around I had my interest on a forged BBS rim.
The spect that I would like to install will be
Front: 8.5 inches W/ 19 inches D
Back: 9.5 inches W/19 inches D
The tire selection will be
Front: 245/35 R19
Back: 275/30 R19
With the proposed spec it is obvious that the size of the wheel between the two pair of the front and the back will be slightly different. Yet my question is will it be alright to install the proposal spec and will it contribute to damaging the Quattro drive system of the car? (TT mk3 2019 is Haldex gen 5 correct?) I am aware of the tire wearing factor but I don’t have any in-depth knowledge about the Quattro systems, thx
Great video.... I like my wheels on my S3, would you recommend wheels spacers of 10mm just to bring them out just before the fender to give it that slightly fatter look? This is my only issue... never used spacers before and and like to keep my wheels and size...
I have a question: I recently bought a 2023 40th Gen GTI. I live in Chicago and will need to replace the stock summer performance tires with winter or all-season tires soon. I'm completely sold on the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires, but they don't come in the exact dimensions I need. Stock is 235/35 R19 on my GTI, and the CrossClimates only come in 235/40 R19. I know the CrossClimates would slightly affect my speedometer reading, but would they fit in the wheel well and be ok otherwise? Is there a way to know in advance and do you have any experience or recommendations with going just slightly bigger than stock on a GTI or similar?
I have a 2019 GTI. Here I thought an 8.5” +42 with 235/35 would poke out past the fenders. Seems that’s not the case.
Love the bonus content at the end 😂😂😂
Great videos 👌
Great video! What method would you recommend is best for fender rolling on a VW?
Good job guys. The right information.
Omg
Best video offset EVER
Finally
Thank you guys.
Thank you so much, so useful! So if I have 19x8.5 +35 stock wheels on my 2018 Audi A5 and I really like particular wheels which only come with +30 offset and the same other dimensions, do you think it's gonna be a good match? Is it a small enough difference to actually change the car behaviour or fitting the wheel wells?
Been looking at wheels for my alltrack... thank you for this video!!
Ammo be real with you. I am the kinda guy who likes when things are made simple. I understood everything but I had issues putting it all together. What would you recommend for a 2019 VW Golf R mk7.5? Full specs including offset and all...
Thank you! Exactly what I've been looking for 😎
Thank you sir for this informative and tastefully done video !
I'm running my volkswagen Jetta mk6 1.4tsi with 19 inch, with tyre size 235/35r19 I hope I am not wrong with tyres
Hi guys..I have a Vw PASSAT 1.6CC 2001...MY RIMS ARE AT 15 INCHES (195/60/15)...i want to upgrade to 17 inches...what should the other 2 dimensions be?? A 225/45/17 is a good option??I don't want to go further than 17 due to the bigger cost....
That MK5 golf in the background tho 😍
thanks for this video. quick question, would there be a problem if i upgraded my existing 225/45/R17 (stock) to a 225/45/R18 tires on my VW Golf 2011? Appreciate any input.
Wait… so what is preferred? Ball seat or cone seat bolts?? I got a 2014 Audi S5🤯
I run a 2002 Audi ALMS TT Quattro in autox. This year made the move from D Street to B Street Prepared. Wheel and tires are unlimited. I was thinking about going from the 17" wheels I ran in DS down to a 16" wheel. My thinking is to try and get weight reduction and a favorable engine to pavement gear ratio. The car is trailered/not street legal so I don't care about the speedo being off. Any recommendations on if this would be a good idea? If so, can a 16" wheel fit on a TTQ? And finally, if this is a good idea, what's the maximum offset to consider before the car's tracking negatively affects performance? Thanks!
‘Just one more’ hahaha exxxcellent!
One thing that wasn't mentioned and it's important info...the hub on your car serves 2 purposes 1center the wheel to the car. 2 The hub is also a LOAD BEARING SURFACE and is designed to SUPPORT 90% the weight of your vehicle! This information has disappeared over the years because wheel manufactures want you to think hubs are just for centering wheel...NOT TRUE
Plastic centering rings holding your cars weight? Does that even sound right? Wheel bolts are to hold wheel to your car NOT bear the weight...that's the hubs function.
Now I know it's "the accepted practice" to use centering rings in todays aftermarket but it's not the right thing to do. So try to stick with true HUB CENTRIC wheels for your car. I saw this change starting to happen way back in the early 80's and it caught on and has become common practice in the aftermarket wheel industry, I'd be willing to bet most younger people don't know about the hub being THE LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE of you car. Just because most wheels use hub rings doesn't make it right. It was the aftermarket that pulled the wool over your eyes and retailers went along with it.
Video was Very Informative
Numbnuts like bumpier ride, a higher probability of defects and a larger unsprung mass.
Also they like the smell if fresh rubber grinding on the wheel arches. What can I say ...
Great video. You explained it so well
Good video except for the omission of unsprung weight. Big wheels are often fancy boat anchors for posers and end up hurting acceleration, braking and suspension effectiveness. A visual upgrade can be a downgrade in so many other areas.
I ran without some hub centering rings brieffly, and he is right, I'm still dealing with vibration issues.. Why is this?
Hi. Can I use 20mm spacers on my 2013 Audi A4 or is it not recommended for safety reasons? I appreciate the information. Thanks.
Isn't tyer with more hight give the drive less noise when u drive over bump and holes? And can I change from 225 40 18 to 225 45 18 on vw golf mk7
Great video. I got a question.
My 2018 Audi a4 quattro original tyres 245/35/19 . Do you think can I just change the tyres to 255/35/19 without changing the rims? Cheers Zoltan
Yes you can do this no problem. Your speedo will only be out by 1%, so at 100km/h you will really be doing 101. No biggie.
Use this site to check how far off your speedo will be if up/downsizing tyres:
www.tyresizecalculator.com/tyre-wheel-calculators/speedo-error-calculator
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Thanks
Can you do a follow-up about construction types and cost, and how they relate to overall quality and safety? I mean, how bad of an idea is it to buy those wheels on tires plus that only cost $100 each? I know the OEM wheels are over engineered, and I can't imagine that "cheap" wheels would have the same level of quality. But I don't know if it is a real issue.
Great video, just bought a 19" oem VW to upgrade from 17".
Question?
What size of tire will fit if I lowered 1" the car? Actually I have 215/55 R17.
Im no expert but IMO u can use 235 or 245/40/19s. I will assume that 19 wheel is 8.5in wide. Since i dont know the ET, i will be conservative with going too wide on tires.
Which one do u advise ? I am buying a dotz suzuka 18 for a golf 7.5 GTI ?
Can I upgrade the 205/55/16 on my 2021 vw golf TSI to 17” wheels? What specs would u recommend as well as the pros and cons
Thank you 🙏🏻
So im pretty new to this, and my question would be: what are the acceptable tolerances between stock and aftermarket wheels when it comes to things like track width and overall diameter? I was trying to figure some of this stuff out yesterday, and one of the things i noticed was that even when speccing out a new S3 on Audi's website, the difference between their 225/40/18 wheels and their optional 235/35/19 wheels is a full 10mm diameter change. They also require that you spec the magnetic ride with the 19s, which leads me to believe that there's a bit more going on than simply bigger wheels - im guessing they've adjusted the ride height, and since a larger diameter package means less effective torque, are they changing gear ratios too?
I was looking at how viable it would be to swap the standard 18 inch, 7.5j, 225 wheels out with 18 inch, 8j, 235s, but it doesn't seem quite as simple as i thought it would be.
I had no clue this was so confusing... i have a 2017 jetta. I don't want to lower it, I am more confused on what wheels and tires to get after watching the video. No shops near me do this either
Wheel and tire fitment for running in G Stock SCCA has been a journey. This was really helpful! Any idea why VW stuck with 7.5” wheel width instead of 8?
David Elfering money.
Please Please Please Please do a video on engine swaps for a Jetta 6 2012 from a 1.4 TSI to a 2.0 TSI. South Africa never received the 1.8 and the 2.0 for the jetta 6 up.
you failed to mention whether the front tire will scrub into the body when steered to the max, or will scrub into the fender when it hits a bump
Paul... You're pretty funny dude!! Keep up the great work
Young Yoda Paul knows best!
Would the wider offsets shown in the video create any rubbing? Or are these fitments all issue free for this model?
Thank you for the informatious video