L&k Tdi Combi Lowering & Big Wheels

JayTee · 10-07-2003, 13:47

First, not sure if this is Performance or Styling.

I am very pleased with my L&K but fancy some bigger wheels as the std 16" look a bit small - also the suspension is very soft and there's quite a bit of body roll.

I have found these replica Audi wheels on link below - quite fancy the RS4 style which can be supplied with Skoda badged centre caps - I was thinking about 17" but having spoken to them, 18" are only going to be about another £35 for the set.

If I lower the car, (and am thinking KVWs?) by about 30mm, would I get away with 18" or should I use 17". I use the car for business and it gets loaded up from time to time, so thinking about wheel arch clearance etc.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions - Link to supplier is below.

http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/asp/p...chFor=&PT_ID=1

John.

**TaviaRS** · 10-07-2003, 13:56

John, you should be OK (standard disclaimers apply).

Rolling diameter should be the same whatever wheel tyre combination you go with so isn't really an issue.

Yes, you can lower it that much, or more for that matter, and still be clear of the arches.

Jon

Freakcrab · 10-07-2003, 15:54

I think the 18" RS wheels are the ones that Tobmob had on his vRS, along with the Goodyear F1s. He had the Audi badges on them, but they still looked really cool.
I'll maybe try and find a link to pics later.

Dmac1969vRS · 10-07-2003, 19:42

Do A4 wheels fit the Octavia? I thought the a4/6/8 wheels only fitted the Superb , and the A3/TT/Golf/Leon wheels fitted the Octavia/Fabia?

JayTee · 18-07-2003, 13:17

Thanks for the advice on the 18" wheels.
One quick question regarding offsets - I believe the std offset for Octavai is ET37 or 38.
The wheels that I am considering are 8x18 with 225/40 tyres & offset of ET30. Is this going to be OK or will it cause me problems, i.e. change steering characteristics etc.

Also, I am going to go for lowered springs, 30-40mm - as I have a TDi Combi I guess I need to be careful about getting the correct spec to suit addl engine weight? Any recommendations for type, supplier and someone to fit them - I am in London (ish) area.
As usual, thanks in advance for any advice given.
John.

devonutopia · 18-07-2003, 13:40

John - I wouldn't lower too much , AND go for massive wheels. I don't know what rubbing issues may arise.. ?

I couldn't go any bigger than 17" with mine, and I'll shortly be lowering by 30mm. But, then again, its not an Octavia, so I'm no expert!

*awaits the rapid confirmation of that fact by every Briskodian...

SkodiRS · 18-07-2003, 14:50

Get yourself over to Micheldever (off the A30....or is it A303?.... in Hants); or get a quote from them and get Kwik Fit to price match them.

If your a member of Costco in Watofrd they do the Michelin Sport Pilots for a good price; I was quote £124/tyre inc balancing and fitting FRO 225/45/17s.

***DGW*** · 18-07-2003, 15:02

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Originally posted by JayTee in this post
One quick question regarding offsets - I believe the std offset for Octavia is ET37 or 38.

I don't think that is right. The offset for my 4X4 Estate with 6.5J x 16" wheels is ET42. if you are interested, there is more (general) info on wheels and tyres here.

10-07-2003, 13:47	#1
JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	L&k Tdi Combi Lowering & Big Wheels First, not sure if this is Performance or Styling. I am very pleased with my L&K but fancy some bigger wheels as the std 16" look a bit small - also the suspension is very soft and there's quite a bit of body roll. I have found these replica Audi wheels on link below - quite fancy the RS4 style which can be supplied with Skoda badged centre caps - I was thinking about 17" but having spoken to them, 18" are only going to be about another £35 for the set. If I lower the car, (and am thinking KVWs?) by about 30mm, would I get away with 18" or should I use 17". I use the car for business and it gets loaded up from time to time, so thinking about wheel arch clearance etc. Thanks in advance for any suggestions - Link to supplier is below. http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/asp/p...chFor=&PT_ID=1 John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

10-07-2003, 13:56	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	John, you should be OK (standard disclaimers apply). Rolling diameter should be the same whatever wheel tyre combination you go with so isn't really an issue. Yes, you can lower it that much, or more for that matter, and still be clear of the arches. Jon __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

10-07-2003, 15:54	#3
Freakcrab Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 616 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think the 18" RS wheels are the ones that Tobmob had on his vRS, along with the Goodyear F1s. He had the Audi badges on them, but they still looked really cool. I'll maybe try and find a link to pics later. __________________ 2001 Rally Red RS Cthulhu dreams on my parcel shelf, not in R'lyeh.

18-07-2003, 13:17	#5
JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the advice on the 18" wheels. One quick question regarding offsets - I believe the std offset for Octavai is ET37 or 38. The wheels that I am considering are 8x18 with 225/40 tyres & offset of ET30. Is this going to be OK or will it cause me problems, i.e. change steering characteristics etc. Also, I am going to go for lowered springs, 30-40mm - as I have a TDi Combi I guess I need to be careful about getting the correct spec to suit addl engine weight? Any recommendations for type, supplier and someone to fit them - I am in London (ish) area. As usual, thanks in advance for any advice given. John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

18-07-2003, 13:40	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,103 Thanks: 60 Thanked 280 Times in 226 Posts	John - I wouldn't lower too much , AND go for massive wheels. I don't know what rubbing issues may arise.. ? I couldn't go any bigger than 17" with mine, and I'll shortly be lowering by 30mm. But, then again, its not an Octavia, so I'm no expert! awaits the rapid confirmation of that fact by every Briskodian... __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me.* See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

10-07-2003, 19:42	#4
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do A4 wheels fit the Octavia? I thought the a4/6/8 wheels only fitted the Superb , and the A3/TT/Golf/Leon wheels fitted the Octavia/Fabia?

18-07-2003, 14:50	#7
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Get yourself over to Micheldever (off the A30....or is it A303?.... in Hants); or get a quote from them and get Kwik Fit to price match them. If your a member of Costco in Watofrd they do the Michelin Sport Pilots for a good price; I was quote £124/tyre inc balancing and fitting FRO 225/45/17s.

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