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This is a discussion on Vrs Wheels - How Wide within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Hello As above really are they 6.5" wide or 7" wide? Need some new tyres soon and am thinking of ...
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02-02-2005, 12:38
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| Briskodian | Vrs Wheels - How Wide Hello As above really are they 6.5" wide or 7" wide? Need some new tyres soon and am thinking of moving upto 215 width Cheers Phill |
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02-02-2005, 12:43
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| they are 7 iirc
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02-02-2005, 12:44
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| You should be able to get tyres at that width for your 16" rims. I've got 15" rims and have 205/50s fitted. |
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02-02-2005, 12:45
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| they are 7J x 17. Go for 225/45, less speedo error than 215
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02-02-2005, 12:52
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02-02-2005, 12:56
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| Ah, it's a little one (makes note to read forum title  ) go for the 215s.
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02-02-2005, 12:56
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| Fabia vRS comes with 16" rims. The Octavia is the one that has 17". |
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02-02-2005, 17:34
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| Are they really 7"s???? That explains why the 205 Michelins look "rounded" and not very wide....would 225s fit under the arches without modification? |
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02-02-2005, 17:41
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| good luck on snow with 225's on lol
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02-02-2005, 17:48
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| Was looking at 215/40 a few months ago. Not many people had that size instock.
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11-02-2005, 15:35
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Ah, well. The Michelins still look nasty, rounded and not very wide So, has anyone managed to fit 225s on? They're more common than 215s, but you'd have to go down to 35% sidewall, I think... | |
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11-02-2005, 16:10
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11-02-2005, 17:12
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| 205s SHOULD be pretty fat looking, but the standard Michelin's are only good for longevity...I've always liked Pirellis, though. Loved my P6000s on my old Punto. Would like to try out P Zeros next time... |
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