ALL THE TIPS! MK7.5 Golf R Wheel and Tire Swap [ Konig Hypergram + Michelin PS4S ]

I swapped my Factory VW Pretoria 19" wheels for Konig Hypergram 18x8.5" wheels and changed to Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (PS4S) tires in a 255/35R18. I decided to share some tips for you in case you might be considering doing some wheel/tire swaps. I'll talk about things like cone (conical) lug bots, hub centric rings, wheel hangers, spacers, torqueing, and air pressure.
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[@rew3809]

I love that you go over what you will talk about in the intro rather than keeping me waiting and searching unknowing if I will be wasting my time or not

[@xavis884]

These look amazing! Keep up with the great content these are def how install videos should be!

[@Nelbone]

Just ordered these wheels and 245/40r18 continental dws06+. This video was so helpful with the accessories required

[@jeezusgarcia4255]

I ordered a set of 18x8.5 42 offset konig heliograms with Bridgestone potenza sport in 235 40 18 from tirerack, they mounted and balanced tires free and included center rings and bolts. Centerrings are prefitted all i gotta do is install. Cant wait 😬

[@livewoutlimit]

Great, concise and thorough video. Look forward to more content. I also have 7.5R in Indium and these wheels look great on yours. I also bought a set of satin bronze wheels (superspeed rf03rr) prior to this vid, awaiting anxiously for delivery. I wasn't sure how bronze would turn out on Indium but I think I also made the right choice. PS -I'm sure you have your reasons, but I find tightening the wheel bolts from 3 o'clock and downward a lot easier since you just use your weight, rather than pulling up from 9 o'clock.

[@jacobusdegroot7557]

It annoys me to see people pulling up on a wrench instead of pushing down.

[@drumbum7999]

@@jacobusdegroot7557 there's an argument to be made for pulling up when torquing to spec so you can less-easily over-torque the bolts/lugs

[@allconstruction1]

Thanks for this kind of video ! Never know so much was involved just by putting mag's...!

[@chloeleedow7250]

Surely you're Australian lol cos so am I and mags sounds very Aussie to me 😂

[@chloeleedow7250]

Nice, and Pretorias are notorious for cracking or buckling it's a good investment to put these on the car so when you sell it put the nice looking but weak stock ones back on lol 1 so people don't think the car has been tracked or dragged and 2 probably retains value having perfect condition stock rims. I really love the look of these and the tyre combo I'd probably not go bronze if I had a choice but I'd certainly take them in that colour if that's all they come in 😊

[@MitchTube]

I have a similar setup with Koenig rennform 18s but with a narrower 245/40 r18. Mine came in 10 pounds lighter per wheel/tyre than the factory 19” Spielbergs!

[@streetshooter8145]

Hi how low are your springs to not rub with that 245 width?

[@MitchTube]

@@streetshooter8145 I ran the racing line sport springs which drop the car 20mm (3/4”). The rennforms have a fairly safe offset, +43 or 45mm

[@streetshooter8145]

@@MitchTube thanks

[@chriskelvin248]

That's interesting. By going from a 19" to a 18" tire and increasing the width by 20mm, the new tire tire weight went up by ~2 lbs each. The stock tire and wheel weighed in @ 42.5 lbs. The 19" Pretoria is known to weigh 22.2 lbs so the stock Continentals must weigh 20.3 lbs. Your upgrade Koenig Hypergrams in 18 x 8.5 are advertised @ 17.4 lbs so the 18/35-255 Michelin PS4s tires must weigh 22.4 lbs. Yes, it's a net 1 lb savings per corner which is good and the added sidewall will increase pothole resistance/ road comfort by X amount, not to mention the phenomenal performance reputation of those Michelins.

[@r3games1985]

Gold info! I bought those tools right away. Thank you.

[@chloeleedow7250]

Bro you know how the bargain hunt lol love that, love they look after vets too, if i was in the US I'd buy from them for giving ex army guys a discount. I want these in black. 😊

[@cosmicheretic8129]

Thanks I learned about load matching and some blingy tools.

[@Zharsergey]

Great looking wheel! Also saved the weight of the spacers/longer bolts :)

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Good point!

[@drsnowmon]

This is the exact same wheel I was looking at with 225/40/18R Michelin PS4S but ended up with Enkei Raijin due to production issues during pandemic

[@simonecaputo3641]

What specs you got the enkei?

[@travismccarthy5681]

Hey man live the videos! Jeep and golf r! Question on the wheel swap….would you say it was worth switching over to 18’s? Did you notice a big difference in ride quality?

[@eligoodwin6900]

Great video. Now that you're flush with the spacers are you worried about the extra road debris being flung on the rocker panel and back bumper? Any plans for mud guards?

[@rabetinhu]

Thank You for share your knowledge

[@TheOnlineCoachTube]

No rubbing going from the 235s to 255s?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Nope. Nothing.

[@scslite5206]

Great setup and very informative video. Wondering what is the ET offset of the Hypergrams you got? I'm just checking to see if 255/35/18s will fit my 18" rims which are also 18x8.5 but with an ET 38 offset. Just checking to see if I may have to worry about any rubbing. My MK7 is also lowered with VWR springs so pretty similar to yours. TIA!

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

I’m never fan of big wheels. 17-18” wheels are my favorite set up.

[@RealRacer06]

I'm looking into a similar setup. What is the offset of your Konig Hypergram 18x8.5" wheels (front and rear if different)? Thanks and great video! (apologize in advance if mentioned in the video)

[@omarafzal8154]

Love your videos. Planning on ordering the same set. What suspension are you using? Thank you!

[@Rnbdbdjejec]

Looks great. How come you didn't go with a 245/40 tire?

[@PistonPerspective]

Are you lowered at all? Did you get any rubbing? A 255 is a serious tire

[@petervanschenck4596]

Wish I had the $2k to make the same upgrade.

[@davidlee7504]

Looks great! I’m about to mount my hypergrams to my golf r, what hubrings do I need to order?

[@deej628]

66.5-57.1

[@deebee68]

I prefer the look of the Pretoria.

[@chriskelvin248]

There are 18" Pretorias, but they're 18x7.5 and cast. And weigh 4 lbs. heavier each.

[@justinlins4720]

Good Stuff... They do look good on your car and color...Can I get your factory set... 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

They will be for sale! :-)

[@justinlins4720]

@@EVERYTHINGcpo cool when ever you decide let me know... Thanks

[@bhstennis04]

Thank you so much for this video. What model Dewalt do you use?

[@goodspeed1618]

what’s the wheel width and offset? thanks for sharing this video.

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

8.5 and 43

[@bradh431]

Should be the same specs for the MK7.5 GTI right? I'm going to put 17's, cause I need more tire on the front.

[@wrestleshute]

any issues with tire rub? I have a mk8 GTiwith Eibach springs and Koni shocks, looking for a wheel and tire combo. Looking for a wheel in the 9" range with as wide a tire as possible, the 255 seems to be as wide as one can go without mods, is that so in your case?

[@ItsLonelyAtTheTop]

So much great information and a beautiful setup! What springs are you lowered with, couldn't find the branding during the tire install!?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Thanks! I’m running H&R Sports

[@joshvann9795]

How was the ride quality and what did you do with the old rims?

[@zinny999]

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[@joshnd14]

How do you like the ride quality? How do the 255s handle compared to 235s?

[@stinkysanchez31]

Yeah flip flops and changing tires make real sence😂😂😂

[@xclusivereef5805]

Nice set!!! i just have a question the wheels are 18" but the rear spacers you got ECS says works on 19" wheels?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

The ECS spacers were what I ran with my 19” factory wheels. I changed to different spacers when I swapped to the 18s.

[@domokun808]

If you want to run just rear spacers, won't that affect the AWD drive system? I am thinking about putting a 10mm spacers in the rear.

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Wheel offset doesn't effect AWD. Go for it.

[@kellykubik4514]

All good information, but don’t torque wheels against the transmission, not the best thing to do, lower car to ground and torque against parking brake

[@drumbum7999]

why do numerous tire and wheel websites say this rim doesnt fit a golf r? is it just the offset value?

[@Keytap15]

Great video! Stock suspension?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

H&R Sport springs

[@davileett1224]

How have these tires been wearing? How do I know which offset I need?

[@tsras1979]

Hey buddy I was wondering why you went with 255/35's? just looking for inputs. also any rubbing?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

I wanted as wide as I could get without rubbing. I have none.

[@sanzrich5952]

Hi, are they not rubbing? I have 235/35/19 +35 and they are rubbing.

[@ATAR1]

What jack point did you use with the floor jack? The jack point is too small to fit the jack stand and floor jack side by side.

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Not if you are using this jack! :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5Cvm62iiriZeLs

[@streetshooter8145]

Hello sir. Thank you in advance for all your good information. I have a 2012 MK6 GTI that I’m finally trying to dress up. I am planning on getting a 18x8s or 8.5 rims with either 235/40/18, 235/45/18, 245/40/18 and the 255/35/18s tires. How low did you go on your springs? I am considering a lowering springs of a 1.75 drop or 2.0 drop. My concern is the rubbing. Can I get your advice? I’m also considering the rims called konig dekagram.

[@ClearViewtoday]

How did you get discount tires to match those wheels and tires ?

[@danejohnson8430]

Very nice review! My Mk 7.5 will be a better ride with your informational investment!

[@lukasbelko]

Hey can you tell me how much you lowered it ?

[@KasamS]

Hi do you know the offset of the wheels?

[@connorhird3390]

Any rubbing at all?

[@TheJlagosd]

hello, whats its the wheels. specs ?

[@josefontanez5988]

It’s literally in the video

[@ethanluu3011]

Do you get any rub?

[@karldanso247]

Is h&r sports spring lower than vwr spring

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Not sure, honestly. I love the height of these tho..

[@rubioalejandro2]

did you do the fender screw mod?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Yes. Previously. With the stock setup I was rubbing on bumps after lowering it, and I removed the fender screws then.

[@RyGuy-]

Is your Golf lowered?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

Yes. In this video I was on H&R Sport springs

[@RyGuy-]

@@EVERYTHINGcpo Thanks I appreciate this video it’s helped me chose me wheel size and tire combo for my R. I’m assuming no rubbing even with the 255 size? Cheers

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

@@RyGuy- no rubbing except sometimes on bumps. I did do the front fender screw mod. (removed the render liner scews at the top of the front fenders.)

[@chriscurtis4763]

What are you lowered on?

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

H&R Sport

[@chriscurtis4763]

@@EVERYTHINGcpo thank you so much. I’m in eibach pro kit and I really prefer to run 255/35 as well as long as I can

[@brycesponsler662]

5% for military discount as of now. What a joke

[@SilverShamrock71]

Nice, but your Prets looked nicer, what width and offset are the Hypers? Also, what is the fitment on your springs?