MK V Golf

[Kyousuke]

I'm planning to get a 2 year old Mk V golf 1.6 FSI. My idea is to upgrade the rims to 17"

 

I would like to enquire what is the PCD of the rims I should be looking at?

 

5/114.3

5/100 or 5/120

 

In addition, I understand the GB is a 6 speed auto. Is it a DSG or normal tranny?

 

Also what are the areas I should be on the lookout for in terms of wear and tear.

[Koolaba]

Hi,

 

The Golf V 1.6 FSI comes with a 6 speed automatic transmission, according to the info I have found here:

http://www.volkswagen.de/vwcms_publish/vwc...detail.0.4.html

 

I am not too sure about the specifications for the rims.

[Lightspeed]

Golf MkV PCD is 5x112

[Kyousuke]

Meaning my choices are limited then..

 

Does Sachs have a performance coilovers for it?

[Ml2spin]

Go to www.vagsg.com for more answers.

[Lightspeed]

Probably... you might want to check out the SACHS website ... Eibach, Bilstein, KW and Koni would probably have them too

[Magfocus]

112x5? Isn't that an odd size?

[Fluffy]

same as the octavias and also passats i i'm not wrong I believe all the A5 platform cars have the same PCD for rims including the A3, so rims should not be a problem for european brands like OZ, MOMO, etc.

[Try_conti]

FSI ah ? pumping RON98 all the way leh .....

[Try_conti]

paiseh, what does PCD stand for huh & what does the numbers (in this case 5x112) stand for ?

 

5 for 5 lug nuts ?

112 ?

[Sapience]

for a perfect fit, do you like the GTI's rims? or looking for others? if you like, i may be able to sell you mine if our timing fits...

[Lightspeed]

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

 

Look under WHEEL INFORMATION ...

 

5 is the number of bolts/studs

112 would be the PCD (Diameter - one stud across to the other)

[Magfocus]

Right..not familiar with VAG cars lah..

[Try_conti]

hmmm, good read

 

by the way, do you use the 'Max. pressure -10%' theory for tyre pressure ?

 

The sticker for my Octy says 195/65R15 shud pump 200/220 (front/rear). Not too sure if this contribute to my FC of 9.2km/l. If can get it above 10km/l, happy liao.

[Lightspeed]

Nope ... my tyre's max pressure is 44psi ... I've been pumping 36psi so far, not -10% (39.6psi)

 

Perhaps I should try lol

[Rickster]

FSI ah ? pumping RON98 all the way leh .....

 

[Try_conti]

So far I only tried once on 205/225 (front/rear) & already find it quite hard. Can't imagine 'max. pressure - 10%' !

 

Maybe rationale is that the tyre would be harder, less rolling resistance & hence better FC ??

[Lightspeed]

Easier to fly off the roads as well?