APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs - VW MK8/MK8.5 Golf R (2022-2026)
Regular price
$289.95
Sale price
$259.95
APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs - VW MK8/MK8.5 Golf R (2022-2026)
Regular price
$259.95
Regular price
$289.95
Sale price
$259.95
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APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs - VW MK8/MK8.5 Golf R (2022-2026)
Regular price
$289.95
Sale price
$259.95
APR Part Number: SUS00017
Fits 2022-2026 Volkswagen Golf R (MK8 & MK8.5)
Overview
The Golf R has the power and the AWD grip. What it gives up from the factory is body control. APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs fix that without turning a refined daily driver into something you dread on a rough road.
We developed these springs through multiple rounds of track and street testing to land on a ride height and spring rate combination that changes how the car drives, not just how it looks. Ride height drops 21 mm (0.83 in) up front and 24 mm (0.94 in) out back, while spring rate climbs 45% front and 61% rear. The car rolls less, rotates more willingly on corner entry and stays composed through fast transitions, with ride quality that remains comfortable every day.
Each spring is designed in house and made in the USA from high-tensile chrome silicon steel, finished in APR's signature red powder coat. They bolt in place of the factory springs, work with both DCC and non-DCC dampers and fit every 2022-2026 Golf R, including the 2025+ MK8.5. Add APR Lowering Bumpstops (SUS00025) for the complete package.
Measured on US 2022 MK8 Golf R (DCC), Front:
365 mm (OEM) vs 344 mm (APR), a 21 mm reduction in CF height
220 lbs/in (OEM) vs 319 lbs/in (APR), a 45% increase in spring rate
Measured on US 2022 MK8 Golf R (DCC), Rear:
367 mm (OEM) vs 343 mm (APR), a 24 mm reduction in CF height
278 lbs/in (OEM) vs 448 lbs/in (APR), a 61% increase in spring rate
Features:
- Lowers the Golf R 21 mm (0.83 in) front and 24 mm (0.94 in) rear for a tighter wheel gap and a more aggressive stance
- Increases spring rate 45% front (319 lbs/in) and 61% rear (448 lbs/in), the largest rear rate gain in the APR MQB spring lineup, to control body roll and help the AWD chassis rotate
- Dual-rate front (183 to 319 lbs/in) and rear (327 to 448 lbs/in) springs operate as single-rate linear springs under normal driving loads
- Track and street tested through multiple iterations to deliver real handling gains without a harsh, bouncy ride
- Correct ride height pairing keeps the dampers working in their range so the car does not crash or bottom out
- Direct plug-and-play replacement for the factory springs, works with DCC and non-DCC OEM dampers
- Fits 2022-2026 VW Golf R, including the 2025+ MK8.5 refresh
- High-tensile chrome silicon steel resists sagging and fatigue for long-term ride height consistency
- Signature APR red powder coat protects against corrosion and road salt
- Designed in house and made in the USA
- Pair with APR Lowering Bumpstops (SUS00025) for maximum handling, performance and comfort
Specifications
| Brand | APR |
|---|---|
| Category | Suspension |
| Color | Red |
| Emission Code | 5 |
| Lowering maximum | 21mm (Front) (2022 MK8 Golf R DCC), 24mm (Rear) (2022 MK8 Golf R DCC) IN |
| part type | Coil Spring Lowering Kit |
| Product Type | Suspension Systems (Springs) |
| Spring Material | Premium high tensile chrome silicon steel |
| Spring Rate | 319 lb/in (Front) / 448 lb/in (Rear) |
| Spring Type | Dual Rate (unloaded) / Linear (loaded) |
| Sub Category | Suspension, Springs and Related Components |
| Version | MK8 Golf R |
| UPC | 810009934325 |
| Part Number | SUS00017 |
Emissions
5
This part is legal for sale or use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles, and Racing Use Only Vehicles because it does not affect vehicle emissions and is not covered by emissions regulations.
Tech Resources
Measured on a US-spec 2022 MK8 Golf R (DCC). OEM vs APR center-of-wheel-to-fender (CF): Front 365 mm vs 344 mm (-21 mm). Rear 367 mm vs 343 mm (-24 mm). Spring rate: Front 220 vs 319 lbs/in (+45%). Rear 278 vs 448 lbs/in (+61%).
Vehicle Applications
- 2022–2026 Volkswagen Golf R (CD, MQB-EVO, Mk8) — 2.0L; United States
Fitment Requirements
For maximum handling, performance, and comfort, combine with APR Bumpstops (SUS00025)._x000D_ _x000D_ All center of wheel to fender (CF) measurements were recorded on our in-house US Spec 2022 MK8 Golf R (DCC) test vehicles and may vary slightly from vehicle to vehicle. Lastly, while this system was designed specifically for the US Spec 2022 MK8 Golf R, it will fit other similar platform vehicles.
Instructions - tl100169_sus00017_mk8_r.pdf Measured on a US-spec 2022 MK8 Golf R (DCC). OEM vs APR center-of-wheel-to-fender (CF): Front 365 mm vs 344 mm (-21 mm). Rear 367 mm vs 343 mm (-24 mm). Spring rate: Front 220 vs 319 lbs/in (+45%). Rear 278 vs 448 lbs/in (+61%).