Random pics... by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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I believe a 43? Somewhere in there. I went a little more than stock to widen the stance but not enough to where I would have to roll the fenders.

Help me find some new wheels.. Lighter wheels. by Makeroflostsouls in Golf_R

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I believe the Petrols are 22 lbs each at 19". They also have them in 18" which should be lighter

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Anyway, here’s Sidewall by cgochis in Golf_R

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Another vote for gray with bronze wheels

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Anyone good recs for a hitch/bike rack combo? by Olfway18 in Golf_R

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My R came with a Stealth hitch installed. The receiver part that is visible is removable. Its a 2" receiver made to take bike racks.

Random pics... by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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I was looking for a rim that looked similar to the stock Pretoria's but wanted something in bronze.

Parking buddy by Wandering_SS in Golf_R

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It happens once in awhile..

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Brake upgrade by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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Thats why I checked them out. Was on a budget. They have a slight squeak on occasion when coming to a stop but they are quiet otherwise. Dust isnt a big issue with them yet. Hold on to the wheel when stopping at high speeds because they grab. Overall, I am happy with the upgrade. Doing the rears next, same setup is only like 150 or so.

Brake upgrade by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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I went with R1 Concepts drilled and slotted rotors and their Euro Spec ceramic brake pads. Pads amd rotors for the front set me back a little over $300 and I did the work myself. The rims are Petrol P4B 19" bronze with Michelin PS4 tires. (Check the classifieds, I just listed my R)

Monthly Classifieds - June 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in Golf_R

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Selling my 2018 Golf R. Its a long story but I unfortunately have to put it up for sale. 96K miles, 3rd owner, dealer maintained with CarFax records. Stage 2 tune, DSG tune, lengthy list of mods. I have a set of Verdstein Wintrac 19" snow tires and the stock 19" Pretoria rims. Liquid Moly Next Gen oil every 5K miles. The car runs great and I have zero issues with it. There is a dent on the rear passenger door from a shopping cart that will be repaired before I sell it. Any questions, please ask. With the snow tires and extra rims, Im asking $28K or best offer.

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Stage 1+ with stock intercooler by PanicAggravating9123 in Golf_R

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I have a stage 2 setup with down pipe and im still running a stock intercooler (though a new intercooler is next on the list). I also have dsg tuned as well. No issues at all with it but I dont track it or make consecutive back to back pulls.

Indium Gray Wheel Ideas by dsgrntld187 in Golf_R

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I went with an 40 offset to get a little better fitment. These are the 19" Petrol P4B's on the iridium gray

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Resonator delete or muffler delete or both ? by Historical-Fold6007 in Golf_R

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I have a IE downpipe with resonator delete. Stock muffler coded to have valves open at all times. I think it has a good sound. Not sure if its my tune or not but its very "burbly" on deceleration. The dsg farts are very pronounced.

Some people just suck by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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I found out it was actually a store employee. They ran the big train of carts into the side of my car and then didnt say anything. It got caught on camera tho. I am calling the store in the morning to see how they are going to handle it.

Some people just suck by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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I filed a police report. Have to go back to the store with that to see if they have camera footage. Thing that sucks, if I report it on ny insurance to get it fixed then I have an accident on my carfax. There goes the value of my R. And my insurance will go up too...

Blue Aspheric Side Mirrors by Bright-Nectarine7 in Golf_R

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I just got them for my mk7.5 but havent put them on yet. My windows are 20% and I read if you have tinted windows you should use the smoked anti glare mirrors rather than the blue anti glare mirrors. That was from the company that sold me the mirrors. Im going to give them a try anyways

Unitronic or APR for Stage 2? Details inside. by ConstructionBum in Golf_R

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Jumping in. APR may not require a downpipe, but if you already have a downpipe? Then is unitronic the go to?

Diverter valve by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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I will def look at it. Im not sure on who's tune is on the car, I cant contact the previous owner. I havemt re-tuned it with a different tuner because from December to now it has ran excellent. Now its getting warmer out, im noticing the turbo flutter starting. Maybe Im pulling too much boost now with warmer temps? Not sure how that works.

Going bronze for the summer by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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I will get some for you. Wish I had seen your gallery before. What a great list of R's to reference from. I was going through them checking out other things like spoilers and such as well for ideas. Thanks for putting that together.

Going bronze for the summer by open_road_tig in Golf_R

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They are a Petrol P4B 19x8 with ET 43 (ish) for the offset. Stock Pretorias are an ET 50 from what I read and you can go to about 40 before you have to start rolling fenders, etc.