Winter Tire / Wheels

[doubleA1]

I am looking to purchase winter tire/wheels. To make sure they fit correctly, what wheel offset would look the closets to stock?

Tire size: 225/45R17, I know the stocks are et49?

Please help!

 

[m00se]

You're on the right track. use this site if you are unsure about your wheel and tire specs:
http://www.willtheyfit.com
it'll tell you everything you need to know and the effect of varying your wheel offset compared to stock.

And yes, the stock wheels are et 49

 

[ATR]

I personally used the wheels that came with my car since the OEM tires weren't that great in the rain and I had serious doubts how they'd do come snow time.

I ended up with a set of Nokian WRG3 in 225 40 18.
They are actually a much better compromise tire then I expected. Better in all respects then the outgoing Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 that came with my car.

Here's a member's ride thread where he used 17"Wheels on his car:
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?p=220640

 

[snobrdrdan]

You're on the right track. use this site if you are unsure about your wheel and tire specs:
http://www.willtheyfit.com
it'll tell you everything you need to know and the effect of varying your wheel offset compared to stock.

And yes, the stock wheels are et 49

Good website

It's worth mentioning that the the stock width is 7.5", btw

 

[doubleA1]

Thank you everyone. This is what I needed!