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This is a discussion on 17" Wheels within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Affect the hadling much when the car isnt lowered? Cheers...
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16-06-2008, 18:58
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| 17" Wheels Affect the hadling much when the car isnt lowered? Cheers
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16-06-2008, 19:16
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| Re: 17" Wheels mine has 17's on and isnt lowered it handles prob better than before. let me know how you get on
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16-06-2008, 19:23
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| Re: 17" Wheels Hmm...ok thanks.
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16-06-2008, 22:28
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| Briskodian  | Re: 17" Wheels Just the same really. I had them on OEM suspension. Only problem is the car looks as if its on stilts (eibachs sorts this out nicely though) Id say there much the same maybe a little less spongyness in the tires as the side wall is smaller Comfort wise a little harsher / harder on the road - but this is very minimal
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16-06-2008, 22:32
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| Re: 17" Wheels ok mate, im trying to find some pics of yours!
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16-06-2008, 22:43
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| Briskodian | Re: 17" Wheels Quote:
Theres none with the OEM suspension dude, had a major clean of photobucket. There is however pics of eibachs teamed up with both Octy Spiders and TT comps  If you cant find them i'll post em up
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16-06-2008, 22:44
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| Re: 17" Wheels Yeah that would be great mate ta, as im getting some eibachs too!
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16-06-2008, 22:53
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| Briskodian | Re: 17" Wheels for some reason either briskoda or my computer wont let me put in links or pics 2nyt but type this into your browser http://briskoda.net/forums/briskoda-...bia-vrs/97297/
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16-06-2008, 22:58
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| Re: 17" Wheels Corking mate, ta muchly! Im thinking of graphite for mine though, or black...!
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17-06-2008, 19:17
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| Re: 17" Wheels does it affect your acceleration or top speed much.? |
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17-06-2008, 21:17
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| Briskodian | Re: 17" Wheels Quote:
Not at all as the 16" and 17" wheels share a very similar rolling road radius due to tire sizes have a look here Tire size calculator
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17-06-2008, 22:17
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| Re: 17" Wheels I'm running 17's with a 40mm drop on H&R set up. As Jas said, its a little harsher but not much. My initial acceleration was better on the 16's but with alot more "traction light" flashing. The 17's "feel" better IMO, more feedback through the steering wheel.
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17-06-2008, 22:44
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| Re: 17" Wheels Got them fitted ok, and it drive great , a lot more responsive i think.
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