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
@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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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?! 😅
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.
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.
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
At the 7:25 mark the camera pans over two wheels that are side by side. One silver and one dark grey. Does anyone know the name of the dark grey one? Thanks for any help
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 ...
I have a first gen mark 6 gti and I'm on h&r street performance suspension I hate it it's rough on the car and rough on me . I say this because I tighten down may sway bar end links and after about a month they loosen back up
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....
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?
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?
How do u correct the speedo? Putting a larger diameter tire on changes your final gear ratio just as it would if you had tires in a go kart ratio goes by tires clutch teeth and rear sprocket teeth same for a car
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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.
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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All I know about tire/wheel upgrades I learned in high school from Tyga... "too much rim make the ride too hard"
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.
Ugh, more videos need to be this simple in explanation. Really great job! Also that ending was a hilarious and welcome addition.
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.
Monster truck height, stock heigh it already too high
Hahaha he is running an all track type set up :D
Under 10 minutes and straight to the point. Thanks
This video is so underrated. Nice work!
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!
Watched the whole video, and I don't even have Audi or VW, so informative and thorough!
"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.
That ending made my day haha and the narration was on point. Really liking these little quick videos guys, keep it up!
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
Very helpful, didn't realise how confusing changing alloys could be!
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
Nice explanation. For everyone’s safety, It should be mandatory viewing before a set of wheels can be purchased:)
I love refreshers, and this was a refresher!
Love the OG MCM reference!!!
Sticks' MotorWerks haha I know right! 🇦🇺
I needed this video 5years ago!!! Thank you.
LOL.... that ending was hilarious :) Cheers, Don, Perth W.Australia (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)
@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)
PRAY FOR PAUL AND HIS HEADY WHEEL ADDICTION, WE LUV U FAM
Most easy to understand video ever
MAN! This video is so very helpful!!!!! THANK
YOU!
7:26 I liked the performance of the right life, matte rim and tire.
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👏
Great video! Loved that illustration between 18 & 19”
Love the ending. Excellent video and great information. Thanks guys and Paul.
That's pretty great, I now know what the weird numbers mean and how to look them up. Thanks!
Alright great info thank you.recently back to the driving market with a way later year audi B7 A4.
I never knew bigger wheels throw off the speedo, great vid as always 🤙🏼
Only if you don’t use a thinner sidewall.
Love the ending, definitely subscribed 😂💪
Great vid.. I'm in the wheel pick struggle now....
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.
This is the best video, all perfectly explained, Great job !!! thank you DAP !
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 ?
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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....👍
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.
Excellent tutorial. Please forgive my ignorance but could you tell me what wheels are on that black Audi TT?
Good job guys. The right information.
Love the bonus content at the end 😂😂😂
Great videos 👌
Omg
Best video offset EVER
Finally
Thank you guys.
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.
For my audi a4 i buyed 19 inch et 40
Thank you sir for this informative and tastefully done video !
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.
Been looking at wheels for my alltrack... thank you for this video!!
Great video. You explained it so well
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?! 😅
Thank you! Exactly what I've been looking for 😎
That MK5 golf in the background tho 😍
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.
‘Just one more’ hahaha exxxcellent!
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.
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
Paul... You're pretty funny dude!! Keep up the great work
I ran without some hub centering rings brieffly, and he is right, I'm still dealing with vibration issues.. Why is this?
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?
Nice... but what happened with the S2 VR?
At the 7:25 mark the camera pans over two wheels that are side by side. One silver and one dark grey. Does anyone know the name of the dark grey one? Thanks for any help
That looks, to me, like a Rotiform RSE without the center cap.
@@brandons9138 After looking them up it looks like you are correct. Thanks a lot for the reply
@@DBbytheSea I'm looking at wheels for my Mk7.5 GTI. The RSE is one of the wheels I've looked into.
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
Sir, can you do a what fits my mk5 gti please.
Video was Very Informative
Good video ....s5 wheels can fit on audi a6???
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 ...
I have noticed that bolts come in different lengths. I assume longer ones are needed for thick rims but this is really mentioned
Wait… so what is preferred? Ball seat or cone seat bolts?? I got a 2014 Audi S5🤯
Great video, so informative
I have a first gen mark 6 gti and I'm on h&r street performance suspension I hate it it's rough on the car and rough on me . I say this because I tighten down may sway bar end links and after about a month they loosen back up
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....
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?
Great vid! Can we get a mk7 tire review video?
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.
Would the wider offsets shown in the video create any rubbing? Or are these fitments all issue free for this model?
Great video! What method would you recommend is best for fender rolling on a VW?
That ending was priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Young Yoda Paul knows best!
Grreatt video. What size rims would look nice on my vw tiguan 2015 ?
Hi. Can I use 20mm spacers on my 2013 Audi A4 or is it not recommended for safety reasons? I appreciate the information. Thanks.
How do u correct the speedo? Putting a larger diameter tire on changes your final gear ratio just as it would if you had tires in a go kart ratio goes by tires clutch teeth and rear sprocket teeth same for a car
Awesome! Thanks Paul 🤘🏽
I have 17" rims from a 2006 audi avant and was wondering if I could use them as winter rims on my 2013 audi tt comp pkg 19" rims. Thank you
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
Which one do u advise ? I am buying a dotz suzuka 18 for a golf 7.5 GTI ?
Am just seeing this video and need your help my original tire set up is a 245/45/17 and I have a 19inch rim now but don't know what size tire to get?
Is there a special name for the wheels allowing you to put say a box of matches onto the space between the outer edge of the wheel and its spokes?
Learned a lot thank you
Do you know if you will void your warranty on a VW golf Alltrack if you lower it.