c_radicallis

Thanks a lot man. I'll likely buy a set of 6Jx15 ET47 5/112 57.1 since the used market has a lot on offer and I've been able to negociate some down to 40€

I measured my brake rotors at ≈29cm, i'm guessing they are 288mm, so will a 15" ET47 steel wheel fit?

I had the rear seats folded and was storing stuff in the boot while holding to the side airbag part, applying a force directed from outside to inside the car, and it came loose at the top. Figure to showcase the part i'm refering to: Attachment at the top seems to work by a plastic part which first goes into the elliptic hole in the sheet metal, then slides down into the slot below: Attachment at the bottom works by a slotted metal bracket mating to a threaded stud on floor (highlighted in pink, stud not visible), and a U shaped rod sliding down into the sheet metal U (highlighted in blue): I've tried to put it back together by putting the plastic bit in the elliptic hole, lining up the 2 bottom attachment points to where they mate, and sliding the whole part down, but the top attachment point never seems to slide down into the slot enough become really secure, and touching the part is enough to make it slide up and out of the slot. I believe the issue here is in the manufacturing tolerance, where the 2 bottom connectors are bottoming out before the top connector fully slides down into the slot enough to become secure, which also explains how it came loose in the first place just by holding on to it. I'm thinking I can 3D print a new plastic part such that it sits further down, and hopefully becomes fully engaged in the slot before the the other 2 mounting points bottom out. I think I got the diagnostic and solution figured out, but I'm posting this in case I'm doing something wrong, and hopefully someone will correct me. Here's a video to help make sense of the pictures: HnVideoEditor_2025_08_31_224642646.mp4

Thanks, i'll check the brakes. Engine is 1.0TSI so i might be on the smaller ones. I'm expecting the ride to be quite a bit softer since i'll be changing from 225/45 tires on 7Jx17 wheels (OE alloy Trius 17" wheels). Or maybe equal stiffness with the 195's at higher pressures, which should result in meaningful fuel savings. The sidewall height difference is around 2,6cm

I want to fit smaller wheels to improve comfort and fuel economy, and found VW Passat wheels for sale at a nice price. I was wondering if anyone has tried fitting 7J wheels with 15" diameter? Outside diameter will fit for sure. The only question is if the inside of the rim will contact suspension or steering arms at full lock. Here's some simulations i did on "Will it fit?": Biggest OE wheel (7.5Jx17 ET49) vs 7Jx15 ET37: Most inset and widest OE 16" wheel (6.5Jx16 ET48) vs 7Jx15 ET37: Pokiest OE 6Jx15 ET41 wheel vs 7Jx15 ET37: Most inset OE 6Jx15 ET45 wheels vs 7Jx15 ET37: