Hi bought a Mk5 GTi 6 months ago and just got a set of GTC GT-CX 18x8.5 et 45 matte black rims (they are a VMR look alike but a cheaper non replica set). Have 225/40/R18's on them now.
As the rim is wider than the 18x7.5 et 51 stock Pirelli rims, the cars stock suspension height does look more...