omakase Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Hi all, I'm new here and a soon-to-be owner of a red 3dr Mk5 GTI M/T 18" alloys + full option (interior). Am a bit concerned about the the turning circle of the GTI, and the dealer has no info on it. Wonder if anyone here can comment on both 17" and 18" wheels? Many thx, omak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Haven't you test driven it? I've driven both and can't say I noticed any difference between the 2, or indeed any other car. It's not an issue I've ever considered. Have you had probs with a particular car in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Take a look at this Group test where the figures quoted for the 2.0 GT TDi are 10.9m turning circle / 3 turns lock-to-lock. Presumably the same for the GTi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omakase Posted April 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 No test driven available in where I live, hence the question in the forum. Had previous experience with an Alfa Romeo 147 which is known for having a large turning circle. Thx for your comments, glad to know it doesn't seem to be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Am a bit concerned about the the turning circle of the GTI, [/ QUOTE ] my god you must be the only man on the earth that cares about 'turning circle' (except for the 10,000+ london cabbies!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omakase Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 well, if you live in a small city with very narrow roads and tiny carparks you might be too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] well, if you live in a small city with very narrow roads and tiny carparks you might be too. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Are those 17's on Pat's golf GTI...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 17mm I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Colour coded rear valance though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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