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Picked mine up yesterday and put a couple hundred miles on the clock! Apparently the first order this dealer's had arrive with the 18" wheels

Some notes so far;

- I love the DSG, still getting used to it coming from all manual cars
- The brakes are excellent
- The steering wheel buttons are ...

Sold My Polo GTI, i needed a bigger comfortable car.

I got myself a 2018 320i M Sport Shadow Edition with 13000miles. very happy with how it drives and feels!

From my experience leaving the car in normal mode makes for smoother driving and never had a "jerky" DSG issue. I also like to use the engine to brake the car and guess it comes down to different driving styles?


The car is jerky, when you come to a stop, you can feel the engine braking and ...

From my experience leaving the car in normal mode makes for smoother driving and never had a "jerky" DSG issue. I also like to use the engine to brake the car and guess it comes down to different driving styles?


The car is jerky, when you come to a stop, you can feel the engine braking and DSG ...

Picture attached.

Trying to get the video.

Hi All

Here in South Africa the following part number were fitted to address the noise. So far 2 weeks and no noise according to the owner.

V2Q0615413
VWHT010011

I will try and get a picture of the parts.

Regards

Just saying that there are no issues with 225 vs 215 (clearances etc) so anyone changing has no good reason to stick with 215 for replacement and suffer the much higher cost...but didn't want to get that wordy. :lol:


Again, no argument there.
But it was suggested changing to 225 will improve ...

I got the pro-kit on the Polo GTI, I cannot comment on how the Sportline is too drive but the Pro-kit on the GTI is abit firmer but it looks awesome. I have wheel spacers too, that is a must!

On the normal Polo it should be great!
Mine looks very close to having coilovers on!

FYI
The Pro-kit is ...

Hi,

I would go with the 17inch wheels and tyre option on the Polo GTI.Deflated to your tyre pressure levels will absorb bumps well.Upgrading from 215/45r17 to 225/45r17 will add more rubber. Most of the GTI users have gone from 215/40r18 to 225/40r18 as the extra rubber makes the ride quality ...

yeahhnl wrote: Sat Jan 09, 2021 4:31 pm Would 8x18" wheels with 225/40 tyres cause any problems on the Polo GTI (AW)?
I'm just wondering would they fit nicely and would it affect the speedometer too much?

Yes they fit even with 35mm lowering springs.

Those who have Michelin PS4 225/40r18 fitted .

What tyre pressures do you run for daily?
Front and rear...

Thanks

I have an early produced GTI (DSG) and while the car is fun to drive the amounts of issues I’ve had with it has had me seriously doubt whether I’d get another VW again.

DSGs jerkiness at stop&go traffic.
Moo’ing brakes on reverse
Sound actor rattles
Unknown rattle from rear compartment ...

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Headlights are adjusted on VW diagnostic Computer. which adjust the beams and beam throw and start up etc . Dont adjust the screws with a screwdriver, you could break the headlight LED motor. 15mins at the dealership and you are off.

Regards

Hi,

Did they put your car on a 4D wheel alignment system?
Not all dealerships have this as it is quite costly.

The handbrake noise, small amount of white silicone grease fixes the issue.

Regards

Would VW knowingly fit dangerous or sub standard tyres to the Polo? If they are passed as fit for use BS standard then it may be down to individual preference. Not sure if there are any tyres that allow you to use full throttle in any situation without the car feeling unstable.


Substandard is ...