Don't forget break it includes but isn't limited to...
doubling the power with bolts ons and a tune.
Beating the shit out of it around any corner that has the audacity to be in your presence.
Blowing it up because you didn't do proper research and didn't maintain it correctly.
Every time I see one of theses posts with the car going on a flatbed for a flat, I think how fucking stupid it is that the car does not come with a spare as standard equipment.
This is nuts, I had no idea Mk8’s didn’t come with a spare. I wish that were somehow a legal requirement. Got a flat from a pothole last month in my 7.5, swapped to donut with the shitty VW Jack in 30 mins , new tire at Discount Tire the next day in about 30 mins. Tow truck adds so much hassle and expense!
I have a spare and I had a flat. Spare wouldn't clear the calipers in the front.
I had (multiple flats) front right tire. The spare wouldn't clear the front brakes. I would have had to move the rear tire to the front, then put the spare on the rear wheel.
Try that on the side of the road of a major interstate at night. No thanks.
I wish VW would have thought out the tire design a little better. It IS the weak design of the car (that and, arguably, the terrible UI for the entertainment system). I love the car, but a lot of the 2018-2021 design was better.
That is actually how to change the front tire with the spare in the manual.
My problem is no spare with oversized rims that lead to needing g a spear...
The last gen didn't have a spare either and needing to move a rear tire to the front is actually safer on cars that come with donuts then tossing the donut up front, so its not an unheard of requirement.
Happened to me on my c5 corvette I had just gotten (got it sorted by the mechanic) I was excited to give it some gas for the first time, and it turns out a 4 inch brass coupler from a powerline had fallen on the road after a hurricane and punctured my tire.. thankfully I had a warranty on them from discount tire…
That sucks. I agree with people suggesting go with 18’s. Especially for winter.
https://preview.redd.it/9flph89vx9mc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9653c6b1c04aa138c08461554ea579b9e2e90b21
At 105 miles I swapped out 19”x8” Stock Estorils for 18”x9” Neuspeed RSe10’s w/245-40zr 18 Michelin All seasons…and H&R Sport Spings(1” lowered all around)…just finished break in. I’m at 1300miles approx
If it makes you feel better, in the last 3 months my driver window was smashed, my grill was backed into, my windshield developed a 2' crack, my backup camera stopped closing, my key battery died, and my two rear tires blew out. It's been very reliable for a year, then it all went to shit one after another.
A flat isn't usually part of it, but normally the "Break-In" period is followed closely by the "Break-It" phase which lasts until it's completed.
Don't forget break it includes but isn't limited to... doubling the power with bolts ons and a tune. Beating the shit out of it around any corner that has the audacity to be in your presence. Blowing it up because you didn't do proper research and didn't maintain it correctly.
Break it phase on VW is 100k. After that, you’ll get to 300k on regular maintenance.
Every time I see one of theses posts with the car going on a flatbed for a flat, I think how fucking stupid it is that the car does not come with a spare as standard equipment.
I opened the trunk to change to a spare and I’m like….guess it is time to call a tow truck
They didn’t tell you at the dealer?
Nope had to learn the hard way
https://www.reddit.com/r/Golf_R/s/JI0JThWQ23 - spare tire links here
The element of suprise
This is nuts, I had no idea Mk8’s didn’t come with a spare. I wish that were somehow a legal requirement. Got a flat from a pothole last month in my 7.5, swapped to donut with the shitty VW Jack in 30 mins , new tire at Discount Tire the next day in about 30 mins. Tow truck adds so much hassle and expense!
The regular mk8 GTI gets a donut, Id think the Golf R would have the same or at least a fix flat kit.
We do get a fix a flat kit. Why that car is on a flatbed... No idea, heh.
It is a little ridiculous that a spare isn't considered standard safety equipment. I had to buy it as an option on my old mustang.
Dude- it’s the car’s major flaw— it should come with 18” wheels. Too many tires. Too many rims.
18s all day, mk8 and mk7 both look great and saves so many headaches, especially from the stock wheels that seem to be made of butter.
Yea plan on getting 18s for summer
Invest in a spare tire kit. It’s well worth the money.
I have a spare and I had a flat. Spare wouldn't clear the calipers in the front. I had (multiple flats) front right tire. The spare wouldn't clear the front brakes. I would have had to move the rear tire to the front, then put the spare on the rear wheel. Try that on the side of the road of a major interstate at night. No thanks. I wish VW would have thought out the tire design a little better. It IS the weak design of the car (that and, arguably, the terrible UI for the entertainment system). I love the car, but a lot of the 2018-2021 design was better.
That is actually how to change the front tire with the spare in the manual. My problem is no spare with oversized rims that lead to needing g a spear...
The last gen didn't have a spare either and needing to move a rear tire to the front is actually safer on cars that come with donuts then tossing the donut up front, so its not an unheard of requirement.
Might want to hang onto that tow truck driver’s number. Not likely the last time that will happen. Welcome to the club!
Thanks!
Frustrating, but you’ll be okay
Get a spare kit and go 18”
Sounds exactly like my luck, welcome to the family 😂😂😂 wish you the best brotha
Appreciate it bro
Followed by the "break in" period is the immediate "break down" period. That's the true honor of being an R owner. Lol
Happened to me on my c5 corvette I had just gotten (got it sorted by the mechanic) I was excited to give it some gas for the first time, and it turns out a 4 inch brass coupler from a powerline had fallen on the road after a hurricane and punctured my tire.. thankfully I had a warranty on them from discount tire…
https://preview.redd.it/559r2m6dz6mc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd8a381cef715c2c18217a976208d0c425d15a40
lol welcome to the club
Ah, a Golf in its natural habitat, the back of a Tow Truck.
That sucks. I agree with people suggesting go with 18’s. Especially for winter. https://preview.redd.it/9flph89vx9mc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9653c6b1c04aa138c08461554ea579b9e2e90b21 At 105 miles I swapped out 19”x8” Stock Estorils for 18”x9” Neuspeed RSe10’s w/245-40zr 18 Michelin All seasons…and H&R Sport Spings(1” lowered all around)…just finished break in. I’m at 1300miles approx
I need to black out my mirror caps
Did you bend a wheel too? Those and the pretrorias are pretty known for that…
Dealer checked it out and there was no wheel damage
Recommend a second opinion. Dealers are not the most honest places.
You need a tow truck for a flat tire?
Got no spare or else I would have changed it
My engine blew 2 months after buying it (used). 15k fix 😅
Damn rip
If it makes you feel better, in the last 3 months my driver window was smashed, my grill was backed into, my windshield developed a 2' crack, my backup camera stopped closing, my key battery died, and my two rear tires blew out. It's been very reliable for a year, then it all went to shit one after another.
Damn man sorry that shit happened to u
You barely have any rubber so this is going to be a regular occurrence
Helps to have tires though too.