2019 Volkswagen Golf R

2019 Volkswagen Golf R wheel fitment at a glance

This 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is running Kansei KNP in 18x8.5 +35 at all four corners, wrapped in 215/35R18 Nitto Neo Gen tires.

It sits on Air Lift Performance air suspension with a tucked stance, meaning the wheels sit inside the fender line.

If you are searching for Volkswagen Golf R wheel fitment, Kansei KNP on a Volkswagen Golf R, 18x8.5 +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.

Kansei KNP 18x8.5 +35 specs

The wheels are 18-inch in diameter and 8.5 inches wide with a +35 offset, in the 5x114.3 bolt pattern the Volkswagen Golf R uses.

A +35 offset on a 8.5-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.

Kansei KNP 18x8.5 +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.

215/35R18 tires on 18x8.5 wheels

The tire size is 215/35R18: a 215 mm section width with a 35 aspect ratio on the 18-inch wheel, which gives a square fit (tire and wheel are about the same width, the clean look most people go for).

The owner chose Nitto Neo Gen. We stock Lexani LXUHP-207 215/35R18 at $81 each in this size, and other 215/35R18 tires through the 215/35R18 tire search.

Searching for 215/35R18 tires on a Volkswagen Golf R, or the right tire size for 18x8.5 +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

It rides on Air Lift Performance air suspension, so it can lay low parked and raise up to drive.

No rubbing at all, front or rear, 5mm spacers, no fender work. That means the setup fits as-is, which is what most owners want to know before they buy.

Stance: tucked. The wheels sit inside the fender line. Flush fitment on a Volkswagen Golf R comes down to the offset and width above; copy them and you get the same result.

Will 18x8.5 +35 fit a Volkswagen Golf R?

Will Kansei KNP 18x8.5 +35 fit a 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? This owner's answer is yes, on Air Lift Performance air suspension, with no rubbing.

3 other Volkswagen Golf R builds in the gallery run sizes like 20x9.5 / 20x10.5, 19x8.5, 18x9, 19x9.5, 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 2019 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: Kansei K12B Knp 5x114.3 18x8.5 +35 Bronze is $375 each, about $1,500 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 2019 Volkswagen Golf R wheels ship free when bought as a wheel and tire package.

About this build

Build and photos by @suspendead.r. 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.