Which size alloy wheel? HelP!!

[jawa69]

Hi this is my first post and will try and get some pics on this week. I have a 1.9 tdi caddy and have had it lowered at RAD. I want to put new wheels on as currently on 15 inch vw alloys. Can't decide on 17 or 18 inch alloys? Confused by all brands and prices as I don't know what is good or bad. Some people I have spoken to say that if I use 18 inch wheels on low profiles the ride will. E really harsh and I won't be able to carry much weight. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[josh7377]

Hi pal, I have 18's on mine with 40 profile tyres and the ride is fine, never had a problem, carries weight well and to be honest if i was to start again, I'd probably go for 19's lol

[Dangee]

I had 18s with a 40 profile and loads of weight and it was fine, I now have 19s with a 35 profile and its a bit more bumpy but looks better and I do prefer 19s

[DownhillMaxi]

Have 18's on my maxi and not a problem. I can corner better than before and they are not much harsher at all

[jawa69]

Thanks for advice much appreciated. There seems to be mixed view on 17 and 18 so I guess it comes down to personal preference.

[pegger]

hi mate,i have 19" porsche replicas on the lowest vmaxx settings and really i cant fault it.a little more bumpy like they say,but i would always go for 19s..

[jawa69]

Thanks mate your time taken to help is appreciated. Getting in tune with the forum . Cheers all

[mikeystt]

Running 18s best move I made, looked at 17s but looked at others on here and decided bigger is better.

[jim1caddy]

Sorry for stealing the thread but what size of tyres are you fitting when you put on 19's.

Cheers

Jim

[henk155]

Sorry for stealing the thread but what size of tyres are you fitting when you put on 19's.

Cheers

Jim

i have 225/35 on my 19"
the most seen is between 215 and 235 i think.
my wheels are 8" wide.

henk!!!

[Danny]

i have 225/35 on my 19"
the most seen is between 215 and 235 i think.
my wheels are 8" wide.

henk!!!

[Ciaranscar]

Dose anyone find the 18-19's harder on fuel? I'm thinking of getting bigger rims but I do a lot of driving

[awesomeo]

All about the 19's, except opening the sliding door can be an issue

[torque777]

I had 19's on before with 235 /35/19 tyres with et42 fit well but harsh, now on 18x8 et45 with 225-40-18, which are much better ride and are cheaper for tyres

[dubvan]

Agree with Torque as have had same change before. Now on 19's again and love them. But 18's do ride better. Then again 19's fill the arch better......hmmmmm

Jonesy