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'15 VW GTI
I thought a long time about it...IMHO, I didn't want a slimmer sidewall with the 19s. Plus, I want the lightest rims possible for rotating mass reduction. Also, 19" tires are more expensive.
Trying to stay relatively close to the stock diameter, if you were to run 19s in the back you would need at least 285/30(to avoid a slim sidewall), which I think will cause rubbing issues, especially at high cornering loads. I can barely fit my fingers between the rear tires and the inner fender well as it is.
Lastly, I think 18s will track better than 19s. And the rubber band look that 19s will give with the slim sidewalls....I don't like.
Trying to stay relatively close to the stock diameter, if you were to run 19s in the back you would need at least 285/30(to avoid a slim sidewall), which I think will cause rubbing issues, especially at high cornering loads. I can barely fit my fingers between the rear tires and the inner fender well as it is.
Lastly, I think 18s will track better than 19s. And the rubber band look that 19s will give with the slim sidewalls....I don't like.
