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17" S3 Alloys or not?
This is a discussion on 17" S3 Alloys or not? within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Are the Audi S3 alloys a direct fitment to the vRS when fitted with 205/40 tyres? I've checked both circumferences ...
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27-06-2007, 08:32
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|  17" S3 Alloys or not? Are the Audi S3 alloys a direct fitment to the vRS when fitted with 205/40 tyres? I've checked both circumferences and the rolling radius and can't find a size that's any closer, although some people use 215/40's why is this? Also, how popular is this wheel choice for the vRS, there's a picture in teh alloy wheel archive, but I'm unable to see it and haven't seen any others, so I'm guessing either no one has them or they look c**p! I need new tyres and have a set of S3 wheels doing nothing..... Cheers for any advice.. |
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27-06-2007, 09:21
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? I know it's not a Furby but I have them on my Octy and think they look the mutts! Star Performance used to run them on their Fabia demonstrator as well so they do fit, but as you rightly said, I think you need 205/40 - I am running 225/45.  
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27-06-2007, 09:25
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? In fact, here is Star's Fabia wearing them... 
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27-06-2007, 09:40
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27-06-2007, 11:43
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Yeah I dont think they suit. The Cupra alloys on the hand MMMMM!!! I think they are Mille Miglia HT3's but apparantly the company has gone bust?!?! |
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27-06-2007, 12:09
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Nope they look awesome. Gayle had some on a silver vRS and it looked sweet too.  |
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Found a pic on my pc |
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? They look alot better in silver.
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? look a tad too big in that picture
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? They look crap IMHO. How about a set of RS2 alloys? Or how about the old model RS6 - very nice. Then again - why are you wasting your money on this? Surely now with the fact some ins companies will not insure the vRS its getting black marks against its name and really you dont want to add to the **** problem (not saying they look that bad but you get the idea). Or how about getting a nice set of Sagaris alloys? |
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Why paint them dark? Personally the std Fabia alloys suit the car better. Would be better to spend the money firming up the Fabia shocks than changing the wheels IMHO.
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? But if you have a brand new vRS why would you take off and throw away perfectly fine shocks? What a waste and very uungreen |
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? That is gorgeous. |
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Wardy had a set on his old Fab. They looked super! Only pic I can find is this one at the mo, but I'm sure he's got some others...  |
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Can't believe nobody remembered I had a set on mine apart from Chris!  - honestly  To confirm - you can use either 205/40 or 215/40 - mine had the latter. And given the choice, I'd use a 215 again. I had no rubbing issues (mine was fitted with Eibach -30mm springs) and personally think 205s are a little too narrow on a 7.5 inch wheel like the S3. I also think that little extra tyre width gives a better stance. Well, here's a selection. Personally, I think they looked great. I bought Gayle's set that were mentioned earlier. And TBH, I'd have a set again. So col6821, if you don't fancy using them, give me a shout Cheers, Steve
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28-06-2007, 00:18
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Nicest set of wheels I've seen on a Fabia vRS were those on Shifty's. Classy i.e. if I had the money spare I'd have bought some. Other than that the Octy 17 inch alloys look pretty good.
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Are you cutting and pasting your replies from other posts you're making Val? Or is it just an echo? Steve
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Quote:
As for painting them dark - again, personal preference - like the dark contrast with the yellow of the car. If we all liked the same it'd be a boring place (and the gallery would be a bit repetitive  )
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| Re: 17" S3 Alloys or not? Thanks for all the replies, this is obviously a subject that people have very definate opinions on. I can't believe how much I like the S3 wheels without the centre caps, never even thought of using them like that! I'd also though about having them re-furbed in a different finish (they could do with a little tidy up anyway), but the standard silver on a black car looks good IMO. Probably going to take them to LapTab in Birmingham. Steve, I'm still in two minds whether to use them or not, I'll either be posting pictures of them fitted or give you a shout if they're available. Cheers Col |
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