H&R 28851-11 Street Performance Coilovers for 2015-2019 VW Golf/GTI MK7

Vehicle Fitment

• 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, S/SE/SEL, 1.8T)
• 2015-2019 Volkswagen GTI (Mk7)

Fitment Notes

• Compatible with 55mm strut clamp only - verify your specific Golf/GTI trim uses this strut clamp size before ordering, as other Mk7 trims use a different diameter
• Reported lowering ranges vary slightly by retailer (roughly 1.2"-2.3" front, 0.8"-2.0" rear); front and rear ride height are independently adjustable within these ranges

Features

• Fully threaded shock body allows independent front and rear ride height adjustment
• Custom-valved shocks paired with precision-engineered progressive rate springs for a finely tuned system
• Helps balance vehicle weight for a lower center of gravity and improved control
• Delivers a wide adjustment range suited to daily driving through serious street/track use
• Maintains superb ride comfort despite the significant lowering range available
• Manufactured and tested at H&R's ISO 9001 certified facility in Germany

Specifications

• Type: Street Performance Coilover Kit (fully threaded, height-adjustable)
• Front Lowering Range: Approximately 1.2 in to 2.3 in
• Rear Lowering Range: Approximately 0.8 in to 2.0 in
• Strut Clamp Compatibility: 55mm only
• Adjustment: Independent front/rear ride height adjustment

Included Components

• 4x H&R Street Performance Coilover Shock and Spring Assemblies (2 front, 2 rear)
• Installation Hardware

Product Description

The H&R 28851-11 is a Street Performance Coilover kit built for the 2015-2019 VW Golf and GTI Mk7, combining custom-valved shocks with precision progressive rate springs into a single, finely tuned suspension system. Unlike a simple lowering spring, the fully threaded shock body allows independent front and rear ride height adjustment, so owners can dial in their exact stance and handling balance rather than accepting a fixed drop.

This adjustability gives the kit a wide range of use cases - from a mild, daily-driver-friendly setup to a much more aggressive, track-oriented stance - all from the same hardware. Despite the significant available lowering range, H&R's engineering keeps ride quality controlled and comfortable rather than harsh, a hallmark of their Street Performance line.

This kit suits Golf/GTI Mk7 owners who want genuine adjustability rather than a fixed lowering spring, and who are comfortable managing that adjustment themselves or through a shop. Because it's compatible with the 55mm strut clamp specifically, confirming your car's strut clamp size is an important step before ordering - not all Mk7 trims share this dimension.