Wheel-size 'Gurus' only!

Verr_Err_Ess! · 21-02-2008, 19:07

In the interests of going as extreme as possible

Is this wheel size practical without modding the arch:

8x17 - 5x100 - ET:30

.........and could I get away with 225/40/17s?

Wardy · 21-02-2008, 19:21

You're starting to push it now

225 is too wide. 8s should be OK, and the offset is such that you're helping as much as possible, buy moving the wheel towards the outside of the arch.

There should be others with more real-world experience than I though. As I've said previously, closest I've come to what you're talking about is a 7.5J 17" at ET32, running 215s.

Steve

Jon TDI · 21-02-2008, 19:34

I agree with Steve.
I ran 7.5 x 17" TT Comps with 215/40 tyres & that was as much as I would dare on a Fabia.

225 tyres are a definate no no.

Verr_Err_Ess! · 21-02-2008, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

You're starting to push it now

225 is too wide. 8s should be OK, and the offset is such that you're helping as much as possible, buy moving the wheel towards the outside of the arch.

Steve

Okay. In the interests of being as sensible as possible

does it sound realistic to enquire from a dealer, (with a view to buying if everything's kosher) about getting these with 215/40/17s?

I remember Shifty ran some 18"s acouple of years ago, but I can't remember how wide they were.

Incidently, I'd be going for an Old Skool 'Euro-Dubmeister' look, hence the width

.

redbaron · 21-02-2008, 20:05

if you want euro look go for 205's

Jon TDI · 21-02-2008, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verr_Err_Ess!

Incidently, I'd be going for an Old Skool 'Euro-Dubmeister' look, hence the width

.

If you were going for the true old skool look, they wouldn't be 18's!

redbaron · 21-02-2008, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

If you were going for the true old skool look, they wouldn't be 18's!

prob why he is asking about 17s

Jon TDI · 21-02-2008, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

prob why he is asking about 17s

Doh! I meant 17's!!!

Wardy · 21-02-2008, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verr_Err_Ess!

I remember Shifty ran some 18"s acouple of years ago, but I can't remember how wide they were.

Dave ran 215/35/18s with his A8 reps. Not sure on the actual width of the wheel, but I'll go for a 7.5.

Steve

Verr_Err_Ess! · 21-02-2008, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

if you want euro look go for 205's

They'd look well-stretched

Knowing my luck, I'd scuff the rims on the way out of the drive

. I'd also have to get it 'slammed' a bit lower than the current Eibach/Koni arrangement. However, negotiating a lumpy cattle-grid near Warslow village.....ain't good

RB, would they fit okay with 215s in your opinion? I think the offset should be 35 by rights, but if 30 would go on, I could save quite a few Euros.

schrickvr6 · 21-02-2008, 20:38

I'll be putting 17x9" and 8.5" on mine soon.

Verr_Err_Ess! · 21-02-2008, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by schrickvr6

I'll be putting 17x9" and 8.5" on mine soon.

Nah....just spray it up lime green:

http://www.extra-tuning.com/holesovice/h_f2.jpg

VRS_Dave · 21-02-2008, 23:05

I agree with SchrickVR6 - I have had 18 x 9's on mine (rear) with 18 x 8's (front), with a bit of calculating with offsets etc you might be suprised what you could get to fit if your fter that Euro look... I am sure Stuart Hatch is running 16 or 17"by 9's Borbet wheels on his Fabia, obviously with stretch...

Verr_Err_Ess! · 22-02-2008, 14:53

it! I've ordered these. The guy at Wheelbase said they'd go on no problem and left me feeling like a wuss for NOT going for 9 x 18

Wheelbase - official ACE, DeCorsa and Konig distributor in the UK

They'll be with Toyo's 215/40/17s. I'll get 'em on no matter what. The extra size should be on the outside anyway.

Seems like a 'Euro' bargain to me. I've been watching re-runs of 'Ronin', 'Triple X', 'The Bourne Identity', 'French Connection' and 'The Ninth Gate', to get ithat 'Euro' feel

.

Bodykits and spoilers to follow............

schrickvr6 · 22-02-2008, 16:48

Good choice, they'll look well nice.

Shifty · 22-02-2008, 17:53

Mine were indeed 18 x 8"

No rubbing issues.

You CAN go 19 x 7" too.

Verr_Err_Ess! · 22-02-2008, 18:39

Thank's lads.....

VRS_Dave · 22-02-2008, 23:31

Good choice dude and a good price which is unusual for Wheelbase lol!

pagh · 23-02-2008, 11:06

I have 215/40/17 on 8x17 rims for my Combi - no serious problems. I think they are around ET35. It`s lowered and on full lock there can be slight rubbing, but nothing else to report.

21-02-2008, 19:07	#1
Verr_Err_Ess! Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Peak District (UK) Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! In the interests of going as extreme as possible Is this wheel size practical without modding the arch: 8x17 - 5x100 - ET:30 .........and could I get away with 225/40/17s? __________________ John. "Yeah....cars, bikes, boards....you name it....I like anything fast enough to do somethin' stupid in." 55 Silver Fabia v/RS; *Totally* standard.

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Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! You're starting to push it now 225 is too wide. 8s should be OK, and the offset is such that you're helping as much as possible, buy moving the wheel towards the outside of the arch. There should be others with more real-world experience than I though. As I've said previously, closest I've come to what you're talking about is a 7.5J 17" at ET32, running 215s. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

21-02-2008, 19:34	#3
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,202 Thanks: 34 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! I agree with Steve. I ran 7.5 x 17" TT Comps with 215/40 tyres & that was as much as I would dare on a Fabia. 225 tyres are a definate no no. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper!

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schrickvr6 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 404 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! I'll be putting 17x9" and 8.5" on mine soon.

21-02-2008, 23:05	#13
VRS_Dave Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! I agree with SchrickVR6 - I have had 18 x 9's on mine (rear) with 18 x 8's (front), with a bit of calculating with offsets etc you might be suprised what you could get to fit if your fter that Euro look... I am sure Stuart Hatch is running 16 or 17"by 9's Borbet wheels on his Fabia, obviously with stretch...

22-02-2008, 14:53	#14
Verr_Err_Ess! Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Peak District (UK) Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! it! I've ordered these. The guy at Wheelbase said they'd go on no problem and left me feeling like a wuss for NOT going for 9 x 18 Wheelbase - official ACE, DeCorsa and Konig distributor in the UK They'll be with Toyo's 215/40/17s. I'll get 'em on no matter what. The extra size should be on the outside anyway. Seems like a 'Euro' bargain to me. I've been watching re-runs of 'Ronin', 'Triple X', 'The Bourne Identity', 'French Connection' and 'The Ninth Gate', to get ithat 'Euro' feel . Bodykits and spoilers to follow............ __________________ John. "Yeah....cars, bikes, boards....you name it....I like anything fast enough to do somethin' stupid in." 55 Silver Fabia v/RS; *Totally* standard.

22-02-2008, 16:48	#15
schrickvr6 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 404 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! Good choice, they'll look well nice.

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Shifty Cereal Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 6,229 Thanks: 71 Thanked 145 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! Mine were indeed 18 x 8" No rubbing issues. You CAN go 19 x 7" too. __________________ Official 0 to 60 mph - 5.85 seconds. Standing 1/4 mile - 14.3 seconds. 251.5 BHP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. Oh - and 55 mpg on a run Everyone knows someone called Dave. And here I am

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Verr_Err_Ess! Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Peak District (UK) Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! Thank's lads..... __________________ John. "Yeah....cars, bikes, boards....you name it....I like anything fast enough to do somethin' stupid in." 55 Silver Fabia v/RS; *Totally* standard.

22-02-2008, 23:31	#18
VRS_Dave Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! Good choice dude and a good price which is unusual for Wheelbase lol!

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pagh Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 259 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wheel-size 'Gurus' only! I have 215/40/17 on 8x17 rims for my Combi - no serious problems. I think they are around ET35. It`s lowered and on full lock there can be slight rubbing, but nothing else to report. __________________ Regards, Michael

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