Current generation of VW Golf R (aka MK7) was sold in 2016 in single wheel/tire combination. Default selection consist of 19" cadiz wheels paired with low profile summer tires. There are no alternative configurations available. Previous models were offered with more durable 18" combination. Complaint is threefold: 1. Volkswagen decided to offer no spare tire (although one can be added (from Audi A3) by small retrofit). This forces disabled vehicle to create obstruction possibly for extended period as it requires roadside assistance for towing (VW "conveniently" will tow to dealer for tire/wheel replacement). Lack of spare or run-flats puts driver and occupants at risk if vehicle is disabled on the road and immobilized for extended period of time. 2. Volkswagen willingly only provided only single wheel/tire option that is unsuitable for common highway roads. Wheel is weaker than one offered in predecessor and together with low profile tire offer limited rebound when contacted with common road obstacles (I define them as mild potholes, crescent, bridge joints, temporary steal bases). This in consequence results in high risk of blowout (happened twice on northbound I-95 in New York, by ct border). Low rebound also results in transfer of shock directly to occupants. Consequently driver must follow erratic driving pattern to avoid common road defects (other vehicles negotiate them safely) or slow down significantly, exponentially increasing risk of rear-end accident. 3. car is only sold with summer tires. I bought it in the middle of NY winter. There are no warnings or any communication from VW that they are highly unsafe in winter. When contacting VW, they offered to sell additional set of wheels. I believe car is unsafe by default. Since VW offered no option to select safer wheels/tires at purchase, I believe they are willingly placing people at risk.

- Valley Stream, NY, USA