What size alloys?

PussCat · 05-07-2005, 20:29

I've got an 03 reg Octy TDi that's currently on steel wheels and I'm looking to put a set of alloys on...

Current tyres are 195/65 R15 and the dealer has told me I can put alloys on that are 6.0J x 15", ET38 and keep the same tyres.

BUT - I'm thinking of putting 16s on instead... anyone know what size I would be looking for?? And what size tyres?

sorry, I really don't understand alloys

plus.... anyone wanna recommend any that look good on an octy but don't cost the earth?

Lummox · 05-07-2005, 20:35

personally I'd have a quick trawl through the for sale section. There is usually a few used sets of 17" Octavia vRS wheels for sale, for a std wheel they really do look quite good.

As for wheel and tyres in general if you go up in wheel size you need to bring the profile of rubber down so the wheel stays the same size.

PussCat · 06-07-2005, 19:08

can anyone tell me then.... would 16" BBS 2 piece alloys that have come off a MK4 Golf GTI fit my Octy?? Need a quick answer as I only have an hour to decide!!

Lummox · 06-07-2005, 19:10

They certainly would, 100% perfect.

PussCat · 06-07-2005, 19:40

thanks for answering so quick!! I'm off to have a look at em now and see if they're ok

PussCat · 06-07-2005, 20:47

Ozzy should have 16" Golf GTi wheels on soon

Tyres on them are legal but a bit low..... but I can wait til next month's pay packet to replace them

Thanks for your help Lummox!!

Lummox · 06-07-2005, 23:00

Your more than welcome, glad to be of service.

05-07-2005, 20:29	#1
PussCat Calendar Girl! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,099 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	What size alloys? I've got an 03 reg Octy TDi that's currently on steel wheels and I'm looking to put a set of alloys on... Current tyres are 195/65 R15 and the dealer has told me I can put alloys on that are 6.0J x 15", ET38 and keep the same tyres. BUT - I'm thinking of putting 16s on instead... anyone know what size I would be looking for?? And what size tyres? sorry, I really don't understand alloys plus.... anyone wanna recommend any that look good on an octy but don't cost the earth?

05-07-2005, 20:35	#2
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,816 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	personally I'd have a quick trawl through the for sale section. There is usually a few used sets of 17" Octavia vRS wheels for sale, for a std wheel they really do look quite good. As for wheel and tyres in general if you go up in wheel size you need to bring the profile of rubber down so the wheel stays the same size. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

06-07-2005, 19:10	#4
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,816 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	They certainly would, 100% perfect. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

06-07-2005, 23:00	#7
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,816 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Your more than welcome, glad to be of service. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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06-07-2005, 19:08	#3
PussCat Calendar Girl! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,099 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	can anyone tell me then.... would 16" BBS 2 piece alloys that have come off a MK4 Golf GTI fit my Octy?? Need a quick answer as I only have an hour to decide!!

06-07-2005, 19:40	#5
PussCat Calendar Girl! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,099 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	thanks for answering so quick!! I'm off to have a look at em now and see if they're ok

06-07-2005, 20:47	#6
PussCat Calendar Girl! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,099 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Ozzy should have 16" Golf GTi wheels on soon Tyres on them are legal but a bit low..... but I can wait til next month's pay packet to replace them Thanks for your help Lummox!!