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This is a discussion on Which wheel size? within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Looking to buy a set of alloys & wondering which size to go for 16 or 17? I want the ...
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03-05-2007, 09:24
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| Briskodian  | Which wheel size? Looking to buy a set of alloys & wondering which size to go for 16 or 17? I want the car to look good but still retain some ride comfort, also I'm a little confused over the et issue I have read on some threads this can vary between 35 & 43?  . might be a good idea to get some used vrs alloys but havn't seen that many around.Car is a 2003 Tdi 100 on stock 14 inch wheels  Any help would be much appreciated |
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03-05-2007, 09:39
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| Briskodiodion  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire
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| Re: Which wheel size? the offset (35 or 43) would depend on the width of the wheel you choose |
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03-05-2007, 09:41
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| Briskodian  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks
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| Re: Which wheel size? 17's do look good on the Fabia and with it being a diesel you wont suffer too much of a performance hit from the extra unsprung weight. Having said that 16's would offer better ride quality.
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03-05-2007, 10:29
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| Briskodian  | Re: Which wheel size? i just got 17s fitted not long ago, i was very pleased at how little it altered the comfort of the ride.  sayin that, that was 16s changed to 17s, the smaller a wheel you go from i.e. the bigger profile of the tyre, the more you will notice a change in the comfort of the ride.stu. |
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04-05-2007, 08:57
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| Briskodian | Re: Which wheel size? Thanks for the advice, I think I might go the 16 route with 205/45 tyres, any suggestions on the offset? Also going to drop the car a little maybe 30mm or so, Eibach springs look good anyone got any thoughts? |
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04-05-2007, 10:05
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| Ho Ho Ho  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent
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| Re: Which wheel size? I think there is a thread about here where you can check if there is any change to your speedo reading if you are changing wheel sizes. It can affect it in some circomstances
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07-05-2007, 13:17
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| Briskodian | Re: Which wheel size? Been looking for the thread & unable to find! Could anyone point me in the right direction? |
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07-05-2007, 13:22
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| Briskodian  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northants
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