wheel/tyre size question

ollymonkeynuts · 20-01-2008, 22:49

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.

TDi Vrs · 20-01-2008, 22:53

to run 17" you need to run 205 or 215 40 tyres

UWO · 20-01-2008, 22:55

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

mathepac · 20-01-2008, 22:56

Try these for size (sorry about the pun!)
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/maint...culator/99343/

Sorry UWO beat me to it.

paxton · 21-01-2008, 07:16

Octavia vrs alloys look nice on a fab!

Dont forget to declare it to insurance company too as a "mod"

ollymonkeynuts · 21-01-2008, 19:29

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!

ollymonkeynuts · 21-01-2008, 19:49

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.

devonutopia · 21-01-2008, 20:16

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.

20-01-2008, 22:49	#1
ollymonkeynuts Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: exeter Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	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.

20-01-2008, 22:53	#2
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20-01-2008, 22:55	#3
UWO Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Slovenia Posts: 133 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	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

20-01-2008, 22:56	#4
mathepac Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Posts: 1,038 Thanks: 31 Thanked 56 Times in 54 Posts	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.

21-01-2008, 07:16	#5
paxton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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" __________________

21-01-2008, 19:29	#6
ollymonkeynuts Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: exeter Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	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!

21-01-2008, 19:49	#7
ollymonkeynuts Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: exeter Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	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.

21-01-2008, 20:16	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,196 Thanks: 60 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	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. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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