17" tyres for Fabia (advice please)

texasjohn · 13-04-2006, 00:29

As per the thread title, I see some people have 17" wheels (and thus tyres) on their Fabias.

Which tyres would you recommend, best value for money?

What size? 225/40-17 or 225/50-17?

(If it helps, the tyres are going to go onto Octavia 'spider' 17" vRS alloys. Stock suspension on the Fabia vRS.

Am I correct in saying they need to be ZR rated in order to not invalidate insurance?

Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions!

Tom_vRS · 13-04-2006, 00:34

On a Fabia vRS, to keep the rolling radius as close as possible to the standard wheels, you need to fit 205/40 or 215/40.

texasjohn · 13-04-2006, 00:47

Thanks very much! Would I be better off with the 215 or 205 in your opinion?

I have been looking at Kumho Ecstas so far.

If anyone can suggest any other good brands I will check prices on those...

Tom_vRS · 13-04-2006, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasjohn

Thanks very much! Would I be better off with the 215 or 205 in your opinion?

I have been looking at Kumho Ecstas so far.

If anyone can suggest any other good brands I will check prices on those...

I'd go for 215's personally, that little bit extra grip and rim protection is so worth it...

And Kumhos are good tyres for the money, will most likely get these when I buy some bigger wheels!

texasjohn · 13-04-2006, 01:34

Cheers for that.

Do tyres have to be BS-stamped or kitemarked?

I checked a couple of sites and it says the MoT test checks for condition, tread depth etc, but it says nothing about EU or UK safety specification..?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/Ow...070&chk=vzsMb2

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/carlgvow...entstested.htm

Tyres might be a little cheaper here in the US so thinking of shipping a set back with my furniture and stuff in the container lol. Those Kumhos are $81 (GBP45) per corner (215-40WR17)

P Zero Nero are $117 each for ZRs http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....del=PZero+Nero

Wardy · 13-04-2006, 02:38

I ran a set of 215/40 Ecsta 712s with the S3 rims I had - was impressed, good levels of wet and dry grip. Would go for them again.

I'd go with 215s too....

Steve

Fabia156 · 13-04-2006, 08:21

I have 225/35 ZR 17 on my Fabia.. They look really great and the grip is a different story... amazing..

ItsOnlyMe_vRS · 13-04-2006, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia156

I have 225/35 ZR 17 on my Fabia.. They look really great and the grip is a different story... amazing..

do they not look blooned being 225

Fabia156 · 13-04-2006, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsOnlyMe_vRS

do they not look blooned being 225

Here are 2 pics to show ya how they look like...

ItsOnlyMe_vRS · 13-04-2006, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia156

Here are 2 pics to show ya how they look like...

That's a no then

Do you suffer from any rubbing issues when on full lock etc.

Mil · 13-04-2006, 12:01

Nope. That car used to be owned by a car maniac who knew a thing or two about upgrades...he's got a Jeep Grand Cherokee with big-a** wheels and fat exhaust setup...so loud.

Fabia156 · 13-04-2006, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsOnlyMe_vRS

That's a no then

Do you suffer from any rubbing issues when on full lock etc.

Nope

never happened with me even when on full lock and even some bad conditions...

Fabia156 · 13-04-2006, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mil

Nope. That car used to be owned by a car maniac who knew a thing or two about upgrades...he's got a Jeep Grand Cherokee with big-a** wheels and fat exhaust setup...so loud.

haha.. he owns a Grand Cherokee now? lol..
I really hate the tow bar he attached to my car

ric04vrs · 13-04-2006, 22:48

those front brakes seem a bit lost inside those wheels me thinks

time for 312mm upgrade?

devonutopia · 13-04-2006, 23:20

I'm currently doing the rounds for a set of 215/40 17s. At the moment I've put a shout in with a local place I'm pally with to see what they can do me either the Kuhmo KU31/712 and T1-Rs for, and a special enquiry about possibly getting Eagle F1s as with the Kuhmo's / T1Rs being £78 from mytyres (ish) the Eagle F1s are only £90 so not much greater jump up in price.

Any good reports to be had on Eagle F1s? Not heard of anyone using them on a Fabia yet - on the front.

Fabia156 · 13-04-2006, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ric04vrs

those front brakes seem a bit lost inside those wheels me thinks

time for 312mm upgrade?

Ya... i agree.. they do look lost inside this wheel.. but the problem is that im really very satisfied with the performance of those brakes on 17"s... tbh im afraid that if i upgrade for bigger ones i might be suffering a bit from wheels rubbing when on full lock.. im not sure coz i dont really know much about this

devonutopia · 14-04-2006, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia156

Ya... i agree.. they do look lost inside this wheel.. but the problem is that im really very satisfied with the performance of those brakes on 17"s... tbh im afraid that if i upgrade for bigger ones i might be suffering a bit from wheels rubbing when on full lock.. im not sure coz i dont really know much about this

The size of brakes won't affect the position of the wheel on the hub. The worst scenario is you get some MASSIVE brakes and the spokes on the alloy won't clear. They'll clear the standard 312mm brakes and the vRS normal 288mm ones too I reckon.

Just realised its a 1.4, but the same applies when using vRS hubs too I should think. I'm using them with no probs.

13-04-2006, 00:29	#1
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,676 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) As per the thread title, I see some people have 17" wheels (and thus tyres) on their Fabias. Which tyres would you recommend, best value for money? What size? 225/40-17 or 225/50-17? (If it helps, the tyres are going to go onto Octavia 'spider' 17" vRS alloys. Stock suspension on the Fabia vRS. Am I correct in saying they need to be ZR rated in order to not invalidate insurance? Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions! __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74. Last edited by texasjohn; 13-04-2006 at 00:32.

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Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,793 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 728 Thanked 451 Times in 328 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) On a Fabia vRS, to keep the rolling radius as close as possible to the standard wheels, you need to fit 205/40 or 215/40. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

13-04-2006, 00:47	#3
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,676 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) Thanks very much! Would I be better off with the 215 or 205 in your opinion? I have been looking at Kumho Ecstas so far. If anyone can suggest any other good brands I will check prices on those... __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74. Last edited by texasjohn; 13-04-2006 at 01:01.

13-04-2006, 01:34	#5
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,676 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) Cheers for that. Do tyres have to be BS-stamped or kitemarked? I checked a couple of sites and it says the MoT test checks for condition, tread depth etc, but it says nothing about EU or UK safety specification..? http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/Ow...070&chk=vzsMb2 http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/carlgvow...entstested.htm Tyres might be a little cheaper here in the US so thinking of shipping a set back with my furniture and stuff in the container lol. Those Kumhos are $81 (GBP45) per corner (215-40WR17) P Zero Nero are $117 each for ZRs http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....del=PZero+Nero __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74. Last edited by texasjohn; 13-04-2006 at 01:44.

13-04-2006, 02:38	#6
Wardy Broken :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,874 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 473 Thanked 384 Times in 371 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) I ran a set of 215/40 Ecsta 712s with the S3 rims I had - was impressed, good levels of wet and dry grip. Would go for them again. I'd go with 215s too.... Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

13-04-2006, 08:21	#7
Fabia156 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 619 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) I have 225/35 ZR 17 on my Fabia.. They look really great and the grip is a different story... amazing.. __________________ 1.4 16V

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Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,807 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) Nope. That car used to be owned by a car maniac who knew a thing or two about upgrades...he's got a Jeep Grand Cherokee with big-a** wheels and fat exhaust setup...so loud. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

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ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,265 Members Car: silver Fabia VRS Thanks: 31 Thanked 193 Times in 187 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) those front brakes seem a bit lost inside those wheels me thinks time for 312mm upgrade? __________________ very bored and liable to do something stupid

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,490 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 79 Thanked 381 Times in 322 Posts	Re: 17" tyres for Fabia (advice please) I'm currently doing the rounds for a set of 215/40 17s. At the moment I've put a shout in with a local place I'm pally with to see what they can do me either the Kuhmo KU31/712 and T1-Rs for, and a special enquiry about possibly getting Eagle F1s as with the Kuhmo's / T1Rs being £78 from mytyres (ish) the Eagle F1s are only £90 so not much greater jump up in price. Any good reports to be had on Eagle F1s? Not heard of anyone using them on a Fabia yet - on the front. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. BRISKODA CLUBSTAND @ Castle Combe! 25/04/09! Track session too! Click me! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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