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18" wheels and tyres
This is a discussion on 18" wheels and tyres within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Would a be ok 2 fit 225/40/18 to my vrs which is not lowered and what differences would it make ...
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15-05-2006, 23:08
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| Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lockerbie
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|  18" wheels and tyres Would a be ok 2 fit 225/40/18 to my vrs which is not lowered and what differences would it make to the ride etc? Any help would be very greatful off ev 
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16-05-2006, 07:32
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| Re: 18" wheels and tyres Don't do it! Without lowering it will look like the car's on stilts...
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16-05-2006, 14:41
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| Re: 18" wheels and tyres and 225 will scrub the arches. 215 is as wide as you can go on any tire size for a furby. Scott
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16-05-2006, 16:47
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| Re: 18" wheels and tyres thanks for the help kinda thought they would be a big tyre for the car so if thats the case do 215 scrub at all?
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16-05-2006, 16:50
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| Re: 18" wheels and tyres mine do when pushing hard over large bumps but i've got et37 and car is dropped 40mm everything makes a difference! Scott
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16-05-2006, 17:13
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| Re: 18" wheels and tyres aww well i had the chance ov kahn rss wi nearly new tyres cheers 4 the help
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