since i don't know how to post pics here (i'll look into this later) i'll send you to a thread i made over at the vortex -
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2671575

the wheels are 18" wrapped in 255/55 continental summer-only tires (v-spd rated).
during the breakin period i'm keeping them @ 35 psi, but will probably add to that a bit. besides the add'l rolling resistance of a wider tire, what other affects can a wider tire have on the synergy drive? the overall diameter of the wheel is .5" bigger - very close to stock so speedo should be just a pinch slow.
all comments welcome.