17 or 18 inch ?

[andyvrs19]

i have seen a set of wheels, in 17 and 18 inch but what are the draw backs of having 18's. mind you they would look pimp but my car is lowered on coils but just wanting some advice because am not sure what size.

[Mr Grumpy]

18's will ruin your ride, if the car is lowered too much they may rub, and dependant on tyre size your speedo will be way out.
17's still spoil the ride, but for a larger wheel are a more sensible option.

[Lofty86]

17's all the way.

[Captain Scarlet]

I would say 17's. Let see some pics then. lol

[andyvrs19]

Originally Posted by Captain Scarlet

I would say 17's. Let see some pics then. lol

the wheels i have seen are the wheels off the new audi rs4. would they fit ?

[Marty77]

I have some photos that I seen on ebay of a black VRS with 18" RS4s on it, looks awesome.

I am unsure how to post pics though!

[ap0gee]

To fit 18"ers on a Fabia, you'd need 35-profile tyres, which will severely limit your choice. I think you can get Proxeses in that size, but I can't think of any others off the top of my head. IMHO, something that thin would look daft, let alone the atrocious ride you'd end up with - here's a pic of a 35-profile tyre on a Focus:





But it's up to you at the end of the day...

[Johnny50]

Originally Posted by andyvrs19

the wheels i have seen are the wheels off the new audi rs4. would they fit ?

I'm presuming they are replicas ?

As the bosses RS4 has 19's.

Check they're 5x100 fitment and you should be ok.

And yes, go for 17's.

[Captain Scarlet]

Originally Posted by Marty77

I have some photos that I seen on ebay of a black VRS with 18" RS4s on it, looks awesome.

I am unsure how to post pics though!

Result he'd really appreciate seeing those. You could either use an image hosting site such as photobucket or e mail them direct to me or Andy. I can put them up for you or pass them on.

[novaneil]

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

18's will ruin your ride, if the car is lowered too much they may rub, and dependant on tyre size your speedo will be way out.
17's still spoil the ride, but for a larger wheel are a more sensible option.

Sorry disagree a bit. My 17's made no difference to the ride comfort of my car at all. And 18's will actually make your speedo a lot more accurate! As my 17's have brought the speedo up a bit compared to the Road Angels figure but its still under reading as all standard cars do.

If you go 18's then 215 35 18 is the tyre of choice! And dispite what people think there's plenty of manufactures that make this size. Have a look on Mytyres.co.uk Prices start from £50 for this size.

[Lummox]

And it depens on what 18's you buy. Go for something like OZ SuperL's or T's and i'd bet they are a darn site lighter than TT comps.

[jasc1988]

Originally Posted by Lummox

And it depens on what 18's you buy. Go for something like OZ SuperL's or T's and i'd bet they are a darn site lighter than TT comps.

Shhhh

18's look a bit too much IMO, but thats my opinion, go for what you want dude and you cant go wrong

[FAST FITZ]

18's rub on the rear when people are in the back, 17's don't

[ap0gee]

Originally Posted by novaneil

Sorry disagree a bit. My 17's made no difference to the ride comfort of my car at all. And 18's will actually make your speedo a lot more accurate! As my 17's have brought the speedo up a bit compared to the Road Angels figure but its still under reading as all standard cars do.

If you go 18's then 215 35 18 is the tyre of choice! And dispite what people think there's plenty of manufactures that make this size. Have a look on Mytyres.co.uk Prices start from £50 for this size.

By my reckoning, 215/35/R18s will make your speedo UNDER-read by about 3% - not much, but enough to have to make sure you're careful round speed cameras!

[Marty77]

Right here goes!

Hope this works and hope whoevers car it was doesnt mind me using the pics

[IainsTheName]

Is that tint on the front legal?

[Mr Grumpy]

Originally Posted by novaneil

Sorry disagree a bit. My 17's made no difference to the ride comfort of my car at all. And 18's will actually make your speedo a lot more accurate! As my 17's have brought the speedo up a bit compared to the Road Angels figure but its still under reading as all standard cars do.

If you go 18's then 215 35 18 is the tyre of choice! And dispite what people think there's plenty of manufactures that make this size. Have a look on Mytyres.co.uk Prices start from £50 for this size.

You can disagree all you like fella, you are wrong.

[novaneil]

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

You can disagree all you like fella, you are wrong.

I apoliguise if im doing my maths wrong but from my calcs a standard VRS rim (205 45 16) has a rolling radius of 275mm
And an 18" rim with 215 35 18 has a rolling radius of 287mm

Hence moving the actual speed of the car up closer to what speedo says?

And my other point is that there's no noticeable difference in ride comfort from the 16's - 17's in my car.

[jasc1988]

Originally Posted by novaneil

I apoliguise if im doing my maths wrong but from my calcs a standard VRS rim (205 45 16) has a rolling radius of 275mm
And an 18" rim with 215 35 18 has a rolling radius of 287mm

Hence moving the actual speed of the car up closer to what speedo says?

And my other point is that there's no noticeable difference in ride comfort from the 16's - 17's in my car.

No difference here either, maybe a tad less rolly which is good

[Captain Scarlet]

Those RS4's look ace. Are they 18's?