16/17" Alloys for Fabia.

skodaseven · 19-01-2007, 18:16

Hi! I have just got a Fabia 1.2 and want to get some alloys for it. I would like to get 16", or 17" if they will fit the body ok, pref with 205/ 40 tyres, or similar but don't want ones that suffer kerb damage if possible, as the other driver of the car WILL kerb them! Does anyone know of any that fit the bill? Thanks.

Robshaw · 19-01-2007, 18:24

have you not seen the massive alloys post?? search alloys

think its a sticky..

panda · 19-01-2007, 18:25

lol, if you find any alloys that don't kerb. Give us all a shout because i'm sure we'd all want some!
I fitted VRS alloys onto my 1.2 Polo. They have 205/45 R16 tyres on and have the same rolling radius of the standard wheels. Thats the size you want when you buy tyres.

anonymouse · 19-01-2007, 18:36

Have to make sure the tyres you buy have 'Rim Protection' - this will help a little.

WW_VRS · 19-01-2007, 19:22

I'd probably go for 16" ones at the largest, 17" you'll probably end up with a fairly hard ride, although it could be made to work I suppose

Jon TDI · 19-01-2007, 19:36

I was suprised how little difference the 205/40 17" tyres made in ride comfort, compared with the 205/45 16" tyres.

Steve Sanders · 19-01-2007, 20:59

Hi, If I were you I would go no bigger than 16", with a small engine 15" would be better.

barney_b · 20-01-2007, 11:48

I'd stick to 15". I had 16's with 205 tyres on my 1.2 and it was not a good day out, poor MPG and you better hope there's a tail wind behind you when going up hill. It really did make a difference IMHO.

19-01-2007, 18:16	#1
skodaseven Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Members Car: Fabia 1.2 Ambiente HTP Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	16/17" Alloys for Fabia. Hi! I have just got a Fabia 1.2 and want to get some alloys for it. I would like to get 16", or 17" if they will fit the body ok, pref with 205/ 40 tyres, or similar but don't want ones that suffer kerb damage if possible, as the other driver of the car WILL kerb them! Does anyone know of any that fit the bill? Thanks.

19-01-2007, 18:24	#2
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Swindon or Bournemouth Posts: 2,540 Members Car: A Clio 1.2 16v Thanks: 231 Thanked 132 Times in 114 Posts	Re: 16/17" Alloys for Fabia. have you not seen the massive alloys post?? search alloys think its a sticky.. __________________ Current: Renault Clio 1.2 16v Dynamic Sold: Honda Civic Type R Skoda Fabia vRS

19-01-2007, 18:25	#3
panda Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 28 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 16/17" Alloys for Fabia. lol, if you find any alloys that don't kerb. Give us all a shout because i'm sure we'd all want some! I fitted VRS alloys onto my 1.2 Polo. They have 205/45 R16 tyres on and have the same rolling radius of the standard wheels. Thats the size you want when you buy tyres.

19-01-2007, 18:36	#4
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,447 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 151 Thanked 260 Times in 193 Posts	Re: 16/17" Alloys for Fabia. Have to make sure the tyres you buy have 'Rim Protection' - this will help a little.

19-01-2007, 19:22	#5
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,962 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 48 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Re: 16/17" Alloys for Fabia. I'd probably go for 16" ones at the largest, 17" you'll probably end up with a fairly hard ride, although it could be made to work I suppose __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

19-01-2007, 19:36	#6
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,229 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 36 Times in 34 Posts	Re: 16/17" Alloys for Fabia. I was suprised how little difference the 205/40 17" tyres made in ride comfort, compared with the 205/45 16" tyres. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

19-01-2007, 20:59	#7
Steve Sanders Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 31 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 16/17" Alloys for Fabia. Hi, If I were you I would go no bigger than 16", with a small engine 15" would be better.

20-01-2007, 11:48	#8
barney_b Skud Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 435 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: 16/17" Alloys for Fabia. I'd stick to 15". I had 16's with 205 tyres on my 1.2 and it was not a good day out, poor MPG and you better hope there's a tail wind behind you when going up hill. It really did make a difference IMHO. __________________ My Fabia > Mikey the Pikey

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