Larger Wheels: Translation & Benefits | Posts 16+

garth.brooks wrote:

Or how do you get a registration for tires that are not registered anywhere?

Hi Garth,

The 5-iron in my golf set felt a bit too short for me.
I then browsed various wheel manufacturers' websites and found a technical data sheet (TÜV report) for 195/60 R14 tires (the original size is 185/60 R14), without requiring speedometer recalibration.
(In other assessments, an adjustment was required for the same size!)

I was able to get a set of steel rims from a G3 Variant for a cheap price, and they came with almost worn-out 195/60 R14 tires.
I installed them, added my 15 mm spacers underneath, and took them to the TÜV (German technical inspection authority) with the approval document (for completely different rims, of course, aluminum ones).
There, only the freedom of movement was checked, and it was okay -> entry: "paletti" (likely referring to a pallet or something similar).

So, I've managed to increase the top speed in 5th gear by "a good" 4 km/h.

Besides: In my opinion, you can't get a more affordable way to achieve a "fat tire" look .

The transmissions from the TDI models fit without problems to the swirl chamber block; it may also be necessary to replace the clutch. However, as mentioned before, the gear linkage and the hydraulic clutch actuation system must also be transferred.
'With my Golf 1 TD, I have the problem that there was never a standard model with a hydraulic clutch and cable-operated gear shift. Does anyone know if it's possible to mount the gear housing from the old transmission onto the TDI transmission to revert to a rod-operated gear shift?'