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14's & lowering
This is a discussion on 14's & lowering within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Hi All, I've managed to acquire some 14" Skoda alloys for my Fabia, they currently have 185/60/14 tyres which will ...
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25-10-2006, 22:35
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|  14's & lowering Hi All, I've managed to acquire some 14" Skoda alloys for my Fabia, they currently have 185/60/14 tyres which will need replacing in the not too distant future. I was thinking of going for 185/50/14 tyres and getting it lowered on some lowering springs for a 'euro' look. Does anyone see any pitfalls with the idea? Thanks, Symbol. |
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25-10-2006, 22:40
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| Re: 14's & lowering No. But i'd be worried, that you'd lower your car, and then find, there's still plenty of room between your arches and the 14's. |
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| Re: 14's & lowering Good point hadn't thought that far! Perhaps I should lower the car before changing the tyres and if I'm not happy with it sell the wheels and get some 15's or 16's. |
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| Re: 14's & lowering I had my car lowered on the standard 14" Elegance alloys and it sat nicely on the alloys  Chris
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| Re: 14's & lowering Dump it down on 15's with 195/45 15 tyres.
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| Re: 14's & lowering 185/50 14 tyres will ruin your gearing, as the rolling radius will be much less than 185/60s. Standard 185/60 14s with lowered (eibach) springs look good, the gap all round the wheel becomes even, as opposed to being large at the top of the wheel arch. For alternative tyres you might try 195/55 14s, a rare size but Toyo do them. These will be fatter than your 185/60s and only slightly less on the sidewall depth. |
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