MK8 GTI

• Optimum - No Rinse (ONR) - Amazon

• McKee's - 37 N-914 - No Rinse - Amazon

• Elite Finish - Wash Mist - Direct

• P&S Brake Buster Wheel Cleaner - Amazon

• Rag Company - Big Sponge - Amazon

• Rag Company - Big Drying Microfiber Towel - Amazon

• Rag Company - Edgeless 365 Microfiber Towels - Amazon

• Rag Company - Microfiber Window Towels - Amazon

• Chemical Guys - Microfiber Cleaning Towels Detergent - Amazon

• iK Multi Pump Spray (35oz) - Amazon

• The Grit Guard Insert - Amazon

• 5 Gallon Bucket - Harbor Freight

Budget Priority

• $599 Solowerks S1

• $1275 ST X

Comfort Priority:

• $1400 ST XA

• $2599 KW V3 (Best balance)

• $2000 KW V2

• $1600 KW V1

Track Performance Priority:

• $1399 Bilstein EVO S (Best balance)

• $1450 BC DR-Series (8G/10G)

• $2800 Ohlin Road & Track

Low Height Priority:

• $1450 BC DR-Series Extreme Low (10G/12G)

• $1200 BC BR-Series Extreme Low (10G/12G)

18" Wheel

• 18x9 ET42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Flush, clean

• 18x9 ET45 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Super safe

• 18x9 ET38-40 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber

• 18x9.5 ET38-42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber

• 18x9.5 ET45 - 255/35/18 - Fuel tube in rear clearance, need rear spacer

• 18x8.5 ET35 - 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 - Flush

• 18x8.5 ET45-47 - 235/40/18 or 245/40/18 - Weak, space needed 5mm front, 10mm rear

• 18x8 - Just don't do it, say no. Weak

19" Wheel

• 19x9 ET42 - 245/35/19 or 255/30/19 - Flush, clean

• 19x9 ET45 - 245/35/19 or 255/30/19 - Super safe

• 19x9 ET38-40 - 245/35/19 or 255/30/19 - Aggressive, add camber

• 19x9.5 ET38-42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber

• 19x9.5 ET45 - 255/35/18 - Fuel tube in rear clearance, need rear spacer

• 19x8.5 ET35 - 225/35/19 or 235/35/19 - Flush, may need camber

• 19x8.5 ET45-47 - 235/35/19 or 245/35/19 - Weak, space needed 5mm front, 10mm rear

• 19x8 - Just don't do it, say no. Weak

** Disclaimers

** Please make sure you do alignment with lowering, specifically the toe specs since some vehicles come with toe out.

*** 255 width tires need ET42 or lower, rear fuel tube interference possible

**** Aggressive/flush fitment always pushes the clearance, please take these recommendations with your own caution.

Also refer to Apex Wheel Fitment for MK8 here.