What is the rim size of the Golf?
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The Golf comes with 16-inch rims. The rim is the rotating part of the wheel hub that connects the tire's inner contour to the wheel center via spokes, which is the metal component mounted on the axle to support the tire. Taking the 2020 Golf as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4259mm, width 1799mm, height 1476mm, with a wheelbase of 2637mm, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, and a trunk capacity of 380 liters. The 2020 Golf features a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.2L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 116 PS, a maximum power of 85 kW, and a maximum torque of 200 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
When driving my Golf 7th gen, I paid special attention to the wheel specs. The factory default is usually 15-inch, some models come with 16-inch, while higher trim levels get 17-inch. I've seen many owners upgrade to 18-inch aftermarket wheels, but be aware that although larger wheels look better, they make the ride over speed bumps particularly harsh with low-profile tires. The wheel size is marked on the back of the hubcap - just squat down and rotate the wheel to see it. A fellow car enthusiast once blindly installed oversized wheels and ended up with fender rubbing, so I recommend measuring the wheel arch clearance before changing sizes. Honestly, 15-inch wheels with thicker tires are the most practical - they resist pothole damage better and improve fuel efficiency.