[dasoxx]

Hi I have a 2014 GLI Autobahn with the 18 inch rims and low profile tires. I have had two tires already show up with bumps on them. I had to have them replaced. Now I have another bump on a front tire as of last night. I've had this car for only a couple months and as you can assume, I'm really feeling it financially at this point.

The roads I drive on every day are just too rough for sensitive tires like this and I can't let this continue. I want to know what the best option is. Should I switch to 17s or would that still leave me with low profiles? I'm willing to buy 16s but will they fit? At this point I just need for tire wall because I can't afford new tires every month.

 

[dasoxx]

Yeah I'm more interested in ditching the big rims than finding a way to deal. I'm in RI and there is no way around the potholes. Will 16s fit that car or are the breaks too big? The tires on the car are Dunlop sports tires so idk about the material.

 

[dasoxx]

From what I see on tirerack, it looks like I can put 16s on it. My concern was the brake size for this car. I'm not sure how much larger than the standard jetta they are. I called a town fair tire and I'm going in today to pick out new rims. I think I'll hang onto the originals for now.