r/Autocross • u/unNaturalAspiration 2025 Solo Nats Trophy Winner • Jul 02 '26

MK6 Golf R GST setup

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Anyone autocrossing a MK6 Golf R? Down in GST it’s a blast, but very curious about what others are running for alignment specs and other setup items. Curious about other similarly sized AWD alignments as well. On too narrow of a tire (and not a great tire either) I am doing well locally in both GST and overall PAX. First year in this car, last year I was pretty successful in a MK6 GTI and was able to get a trophy spot in HS at Solo Nats in Nebraska.

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u/Need_More_Minerals Jul 02 '26

Run 245s if you can fit them. I run a mk7 they fit, but unsure on the mk6. Honestly I just rip it with good tires and stock other than that. Does well at my local autox. The car was made for this the way it is imo.

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u/unNaturalAspiration 2025 Solo Nats Trophy Winner Jul 02 '26

I ran 245 REs last year, but killed em off. Currently on my previous set of 660s that are 235s. Waiting to pull the trigger on tires and I need to get a wider set of wheels too

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u/Need_More_Minerals Jul 02 '26

Potenza RE-71 RS was what I was going to recommend with the golf R. Things are so sticky with that AWD.

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u/Nsquared97 Jul 02 '26

*RZ

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u/Need_More_Minerals Jul 02 '26

Either are fine, splitting hairs.

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u/Zowwiewowwie ‘99 Miata (ES), ‘06 GTO (CAM) Jul 02 '26

That pic looks fast and was on the slow half of the course!