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I doubt that i will buy new. Too much $$ for me.
I'm also only interested in SWB as that will meet my needs once all 2nd and 3rd rows removed. LWB would be too long, and it will not fit into my...

Thanks, you've all confirmed what I had thought.

I know a 2WD will be Ok for my needs, having used my Polo GTi for a couple of ski seasons in the past. I just need to be careful when the vehicle...

Remapping is what I would do as well (I did that on my previous Polo GTi).
I doubt anybody would be selling their T6 4Motion unless they got into financial difficulties, their kids left the home, or...

What Multivan (MV) would you buy?
-T5.2 Highline TDI400
-T6 Comfortline TDI340
T6 Highline TDI450
*4Motion is ideal but low km models are rare (under 80K km). I saw a 2015 MV T5 Highline 4Motion...

I use Volvo's own 'spider' snow chains. These were rebadged RUD Centrex V. Thule-Konig also makes similar ones. RUD has the sizes...

Coming back to a VW soon but I thought I'd chime in.
In winter 2019 Perisher ski season, I was driving at 10pm towards Guthega. Road was covered in pure ice. My Volvo XC60 just slipped across the...

I've done on the GTi along the highway to/from Can-Melb and hit as low as 6.8lt/100km (cannot remember in which direction). This is with a DNA tune (only engine mod) and very cruisy (no heavy foot,...

I try not to brake in a turn, but the occasional feather on the brake pedal feels neutral, at worst, ever-so-tiny push. When you accelerate from there it balances back nicely in. I have not done...

Had my anti roll bar installed and it makes the following noticeable:
1) Naturally much less body roll instigated on the rear.
2) Thus more planted feeling.
3) Less under steer. Feels neutral. ...

No spacers. The pictures show a lot of room left over.

I went with 35 profile. There was around 20mm of space to the wheel well on 215/35/18 tyres (on the turned steering wheel, not full lock as...

Car - 06 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 18x7.5 (Speedy FIN rims)
New Tire - KU21
Tire Size - 215/35/18
Cost - $640 (special price through Kumho, install Bob Jane)
Tire Replaced - Original Continental ...

Thanks. Those bolts look good. I will organise a time to collect the second key from you later (only one key in the bag).

I have to agree that a 40 profile looks good on your 215/40/17 wheelset....

OK, I mounted the 18"x7.5", ET45 Speedy FIN wheels onto the car.

I bolted the ball seat bolts of the VW just enough tightness to hold it in proper place (Speedy FIN uses taper seat bolts). Going...

I am going to pop the wheel on the car to see the clearances tonight. Obviously without the tyres I will not be able to confirm if there is rubbing or not (will advise once I know). If there is...

Just ordered the tyres...finally committed (through Bob Jane, Kumho approved pricing). Went with Kumho KU21 at $160 each fitted. Will be getting the 215/35/18 size on Monday.

Given that I am...

Just bought the Whiteline rear sway bar BWR19Z from eBay new for $200 delivered to the door (coming from Melbourne). Now to wait for the delivery and get it installed. I think that I will start on...

Just threw my hand behind and above the front wheels and there definitely isn't much room around on the 16"x6.5" standard setup. I don't even know what I was thinking when I considered a 40...

For those that have installed the Whiteline rear sway bar, what setting have you set it on (soft/medium/hard)? What are your views on setting (initial) and let me know if you are on stock suspension...

Saw the following pics that helped me make the decision between low or high profile.

The Polo GTi looks perfect with low profile. Not keen on black wheels anymore as it tends to get 'lost'. If...

Kumho website for KU31 specs for 18" wheels has minimum width of 215.

For stock 205/45/16 (standard 16" size) Overall Diameter (OD) on KU31 16" is 590mm, Circumference (C) 1800mm

For KU31...

The offset is ET45. I know they fit as they are the same as the Lavinhard FIN advertised at Ozzy Tires (they also have a pic of the polo GTi with them installed). I had a chat with Brad from Ozzy...

I just purchased a set of Speedy FIN Lite dark silver (darker than hyper black) in 18"x7.5".

They don't sell them here in Aust. anymore so sadly had to import from the US. Should be ere in a...

yes. mine was 2006 and they replaced.

I'm going to have to do more research :mad:

Buying wheels is such a personal thing as it gives the car 'the look'. I saw a new Golf GTi with black gloss rims (Kiama) and it looked great. I am...

I'm looking at 17*7 wheels for my red Polo GTi, ET40/43/40 (acceptable tolerance?). I want to keep the car legal (no wheel spacers) and to avoid insurance problems in the future as the car would not...