What is the best wheel setup for the MK7 Golf?
For the MK7 Golf, a square setup with the same size wheels and tires at all four corners is typically the best option for both street and track use. With a square setup, you will have a more neutral handling balance compared to a staggered setup, as well as the ability to rotate your wheels and tires to maximize tread life.
Where to buy parts for your VW Golf?
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What size tires do you offer for the Golf R?
Available in both 17" and 18" diameters to cater to a variety of performance-focused tire sizes and compounds. With a focus on brake clearance, both our 17" and 18" fitments are able to clear the standard Golf R and GTI Performance Package brakes with ease, as well as a variety of aftermarket BBK's.
What does the fuel filler hose do on a VW Golf?
On the non-R MK7 Golf, Sportwagen/Alltrack, and GTI the OEM fuel filler hose limits rear-inner clearance for wider aftermarket wheels and tires. On the Golf R, VW relocated this fuel filler hose to allow for additional inner clearance to support the wider wheels and tires that come standard.
Do I need different lug nuts for aftermarket rims?
Most OE lug nuts are not designed to fit aftermarket wheels. That's why we recommend purchasing a wheel installation kit to ensure your new wheels come with lug nuts that fit!
Can I use stock lugs on aftermarket wheels?
Remember that nearly all aftermarket wheels require aftermarket lug nuts because the stock ones will not fit. The more you know about lug nuts, the more secure you and your wheels will be. Add lug nuts to your wheel purchase today!
Does it matter what lug nuts I use?
0:354:57Lug Nuts - Everything You Need to Know - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou do want to make sure you are using the star pattern when you're installing a lug nuts to helpMoreYou do want to make sure you are using the star pattern when you're installing a lug nuts to help center at the wheel correctly.
What size lug nuts do I need?
You can easily identify your thread size and pitch with a simple thread pitch gauge available at any hardware store, or you can simply take one of your lug nuts to your local hardware store and spin it onto the bolts they have on hand.
Are some lug nuts better than others?
Once you know what type of lug nut you need, always be sure to have the correct thread pitch and wheel torque specs. Otherwise the nut may not secure the wheel onto the hub properly. That can lead to cross treaded wheel studs, broken wheel studs or even your wheel falling off the car!
Should I get new lug nuts?
Any time you've had a tire change—whether it was done at a repair facility or at the roadside—you should get the lug nuts checked within about 100 kilometres of driving, to ensure they're not too tight or too loose. This also applies after you've had your full set of tires changed for winter or in spring.
How do you install aftermarket wheels?
1:124:12How To Install Your Wheels!! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then place it on the vehicle then to try to put the ring. On the hub try to get the wheel to sitMoreAnd then place it on the vehicle then to try to put the ring. On the hub try to get the wheel to sit perfectly on to the hub with the ring.
Are all lug nuts the same?
Wheel lug nuts may have different shapes. Aftermarket alloy and forged wheels often require specific lug nuts to match their mounting holes, so it is often necessary to get a new set of lug nuts when the wheels are changed. There are four common lug nut types: cone seat.
Is it safe to use aluminum lug nuts?
1:166:18Aluminum vs Steel Lug Nuts - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo aluminum is pretty good for some pieces in the car you know they're light they're pretty sturdyMoreSo aluminum is pretty good for some pieces in the car you know they're light they're pretty sturdy but they're not strong to put this on your car yeah it'll hold the wheel.
What size is most lug nuts?
If the question “what size of sockets for lug nuts should I use” comes to your mind; the most common socket sizes for lug nuts are 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, and 23mm. These four sizes will generally cover 95% of your needs so make sure that the lug wrench you buy has them.
Are lug bolts better than lug nuts?
Lug Bolts vs Lug Nuts: Key Differences When you're changing tires, lug nuts are usually easier to work with than lug bolts, as you can hang the wheel on the stud and tighten the nut rather than aligning two sets of holes, which is needed with the lug bolt.
Can you drive with a missing lug nut?
You can safely drive at legal speeds with a missing lug nut; however, you should head to your nearest tire shop as soon as possible. Over time, this excess pressure can wear down the other lug nuts. This can lead to adverse effects on the wheel bearings.
What tires are used for rubbing?
245/40-18 tires may also be used but may require a "fender screw mod" to alleviate rubbing. 265/35-18 tires can also be used but will potentially require a fuel filler hose relocation on non-R models, as well as additional front and rear negative camber.
What tires are direct fit?
Direct fit. 225/45-17 tires may also be used as a direct fit. 245/40-17 tires may also be used but may require a touch of additional negative camber. depending on your suspension setup and specific tire compounds being used.
What is the best setup for a MK7?
For the MK7 Golf, a square setup with the same size wheels and tires at all four corners is typically the best option for both street and track use. With a square setup, you will have a more neutral handling balance compared to a staggered setup, as well as the ability to rotate your wheels and tires to maximize tread life. However, there are certain situations where the driving characteristics of a reverse stagger setup can provide a handling advantage over a square setup. When driving on an autocross course or a tight track with minimal high-speed sections, a reverse stagger setup can allow you to have more rotational control of your vehicle. With a reverse stagger setup, you will have less rear grip, which can induce oversteer at the limit. This oversteer helps rotate the car during tighter and lower-speed corners, providing you with more control to point the vehicle where it needs to be coming out of a corner.
STUD & NUT KIT
Replace those fiddly bolts with our high tensile stud & lightweight wheel nut conversion. Now with a choice of two stud lengths.
THEY DO?
Remove and install your wheels at the track all the time? Then you’ll know how frustrating the factory wheel bolts can be. Lining up the bolt holes, bashing the wheel against your beautiful brakes calipers, then cross-threading the bolts at the same time. All while trying to balance the weight of the wheel.
IN THE KIT
The lightweight nuts are hand-polished before being anodised. The anodising protects the aluminium, and gives it its beautiful finish. However, as with all anodised finishes, it’s important not to clean them with aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaners otherwise this finish will be damaged.
Why use a rolled end on a lug nut?
Rolled ends were used to allow a socket to go over the lug nut without dinging up the edges, and for aesthetics. The hex end allows you to use a standard socket to engage the lug nut, without needing a specialty deep socket. It will also protect the inner recess of the lug nut hole from marring when tightening.
Do you need a lug nut for an aftermarket wheel?
When you swap to an aftermarket wheel, that stud requires you to run an open-ended lug nut. The end result is front and rear lug nuts that no longer sit at the same depth as OEM. For many it is aesthetically unappealing, and causes difficulty finding a lug nut to run front and rear.
Can a GT350R be converted to aftermarket wheels?
Owners wanted a setup to allow the GT350R converting to aftermarket wheels to have a clean lug nut setup. The extended front studs on the R are too long for any traditional lug nut that isn’t open ended, and none are long enough to cover the length of the stud.
Do GT350R have lug nuts?
The custom lug nuts for the GT350R platform are done. Measurements came out great and are flush front to rear. They do an excellent job of hiding the exposed studs. I will walk you through some photos and my thoughts.
