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This is a discussion on wheel/tyre size question within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Hello there, to feed my ebay addiction i am on the look out for some alloys. My standard 16" vrs ...
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20-01-2008, 23:49
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| Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: exeter
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| wheel/tyre size question Hello there, to feed my ebay addiction i am on the look out for some alloys.  My standard 16" vrs wheels have 205x45 tyres. What size tyres do i need for 17" wheels? 40 profile?? Would 205 be OK or a little wider??  Also do 18" fit and if so what profile? My car is standard ride height and i dont intend to lower it or mess around with the arches. My plan is to buy alloys only then get decent tyres separately rather than a wheel and tyre package. Thanks in advance for any replys and yes i have done a search to find this info myself but without any joy. |
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20-01-2008, 23:53
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| Briskodian  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HEREFORD
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| Re: wheel/tyre size question to run 17" you need to run 205 or 215 40 tyres
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20-01-2008, 23:55
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| Briskodian  | Re: wheel/tyre size question I think the ideal size would be 205/40-17, 18'' is too much. As for the width - you can put up to 225 on it, but I'd say don't go more than 215/40-17. Also if you put on 17'' or 18'' wheels it'll look weird without lowering it. here is a tyre yize calculator to play with: Tire size calculator |
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20-01-2008, 23:56
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| Briskodian  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
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| Re: wheel/tyre size question Try these for size (sorry about the pun!) http://www.briskoda.net/forums/maint...culator/99343/ Sorry UWO beat me to it. |
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21-01-2008, 08:16
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| Re: wheel/tyre size question Octavia vrs alloys look nice on a fab! Dont forget to declare it to insurance company too as a "mod"
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21-01-2008, 20:29
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| Re: wheel/tyre size question Cheers for that fellas. Paxton i know what you mean about those Octavia alloys, I will declare them as i think Adrian Flux insurance are fair enough when it comes to modds. Right...ebay here i come! |
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21-01-2008, 20:49
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| Re: wheel/tyre size question Just one more thing...i'll get 205/40/17 alloys i think but what ET...35?? Ive just looked at the alloy archive and it seems there are various ET's so is there an optimum value or doesnt it matter much as long as they are genarally VAG compatable. |
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21-01-2008, 21:16
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| Re: wheel/tyre size question ET35 should be fine. Any of the generic audi/VW ones / copies will fit the fabia. If you need to compare 205/45 R16 with 215/40 R17 in the flesh, gimme a shout. 
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