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23/3/2019 at 3:34pm
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First thing to establish is whether or not the 18" wheels are recognised as being suitable for your car. A VW garage should be able to easily answer that question. From the insurance viewpoint, your car must be equipped with wheels that are suitable for the car - if you bought it with wheels that are not suitable, it is you, as the current owner, who could be in trouble.
Also check if the suspension has been lowered, as this could make the situation worse.
Another thing to consider. If you have insufficient clearance for the edge profile of your front wings, braking whilst on a bend, with your wheels turned to the side, any dipping at the front end could cause a wing profile to bite down onto the tyre, and the consequences could be severe.
On the subject of wheel diameter, the actual diameter at the treads is important, as any deviation from standard will render your speedometer readings incorrect and the gear ratios will not be right for the car.
Bertie.
Bertie.
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