2017 Volkswagen Golf R

2017 Volkswagen Golf R wheel fitment at a glance

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf R is running Enkei RPF-1 in 18x9 +35 at all four corners, wrapped in 255/35R18 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires.

It sits on 34 lowering springs with a poke stance, meaning the wheels stick out past the fender.

If you are searching for Volkswagen Golf R wheel fitment, Enkei RPF-1 on a Volkswagen Golf R, 18x9 +35 wheels on a Golf R, or what tire size goes with that setup, this build is a real-world answer, photographed and measured by the owner.

Enkei RPF-1 18x9 +35 specs

The wheels are 18-inch in diameter and 9 inches wide with a +35 offset, in the 5x112 bolt pattern the Volkswagen Golf R uses.

A +35 offset on a 9-inch wide wheel puts the wheel face in a mild push toward the fender. Lower offset moves the wheel outward; higher offset tucks it in.

Enkei RPF-1 18x9 +35 on a Volkswagen Golf R is a common Golf R question, and this page shows exactly how it sits, how it clears, and what the owner changed to make it work.

255/35R18 tires on 18x9 wheels

The tire size is 255/35R18: a 255 mm section width with a 35 aspect ratio on the 18-inch wheel, which gives a meaty fit (the tire is wider than the wheel, so the sidewall bulges a little and gives more cushion).

The owner chose Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. We stock Lexani LXUHP-207 255/35R18 at $112 each in this size, and other 255/35R18 tires through the 255/35R18 tire search.

Searching for 255/35R18 tires on a Volkswagen Golf R, or the right tire size for 18x9 +35 wheels? This is one owner's proven combination, and every wheel and tire package we sell ships mounted, balanced and ready to bolt on.

Suspension, stance and clearance

The drop comes from 34 lowering springs, the simplest way to close the fender gap on a Volkswagen Golf R while keeping the factory shocks.

No rubbing at all, front or rear, no spacers, no fender work. That means the setup fits as-is, which is what most owners want to know before they buy.

Stance: poke. The wheels stick out past the fender. Flush fitment on a Volkswagen Golf R comes down to the offset and width above; copy them and you get the same result.

Will 18x9 +35 fit a Volkswagen Golf R?

Will Enkei RPF-1 18x9 +35 fit a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R? This owner's answer is yes, on 34 lowering springs, with no rubbing.

3 other Volkswagen Golf R builds in the gallery run sizes like 20x9.5 / 20x10.5, 18x8.5, 19x8.5, 18x9, 18x9 / 18x9.5, so you can compare offsets, tire sizes and suspension before you order. See all Volkswagen builds.

Our fitment guarantee covers wheels bought through wheels that fit the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R: pick the car, and every size shown is one we have checked for bolt pattern, hub bore and clearance.

Buy the same wheels and tires for your Volkswagen Golf R

We sell this exact wheel: Enkei RPF1 5x112 18x9+35 Silver is $405 each, about $1,619 for the set of four, in stock and ready to ship. Add tires on the product page and it ships as a mounted and balanced Volkswagen Golf R wheel and tire package with free shipping.

Financing is available on every set, and 2017 Volkswagen Golf R wheels ship free when bought as a wheel and tire package.

About this build

Build and photos by @SocalGT350. Every car in the Threepieceus gallery was submitted by its owner or collected from real builds, with the wheel size, offset, tire size, suspension and clearance recorded as fitted. Check two or three builds with the same Volkswagen Golf R and size before you order, and add your own ride once it is done so the next owner can see what fits.