Hey,

 

I bought some 19x9 rims from a fellow user in here last year.

 

They are originally for a VW Toureg so it's also different boltsizes (5x130), as well as different size in ET. so they also require spacers/adapters (From ET60 down to ET45).

 

Disaster struck when I was test fitting them on my own after they arrived and realized that they don't fit at all on my front end,
We're talking sticking out 4-5mm from the side and touching the stock shock absorbers.

 

He owned a vRS while mine is the 1.8tsi.

Is there really a difference in their suspension?

 

Thanks for any answers

Yes, VRS is 15mm lower than standard cars so must use different springs at least.

50mm vs 55mm strut diameter, too.

There's obvious differences, but I didn't think there was enough to make that much of a difference on wheel fitment! I take it you mean these wheels with the adaptors were fitted to his VRs, but have no chance fitting your TSi?

 

I have some Scirocco 17x8 wheels on mine and the fronts are level with the arch but there's not much between the wheel and strut iirc, rears fit fine though with plenty of room

 

Good excuse to do a proper wide arch job??