17" Octy vRS wheels on a Furby vRS

mobtob · 14-03-2004, 22:16

Bought some of Blades yesterday - I can confirm that they do in fact fit the Fabia and they do look scrummy (pics to follows)

I can also confirm that the Octy 205/50/17 tyres fit ok on the fronts, rear right BUT NOT THE REAR LEFT

A piece of arch liner rubs badly and I wasnt prepared to dremmel it. I was prepared to put up with the rolling radius difference and get 205/40/17's when they wear out but hey ho.

So, anyone want some 205/50/17 tyres cheap? - see the for sale section NOW SOLD.

Lummox · 14-03-2004, 22:37

I tried some 18's with 225/40 18's last week, no way...lol.

The 235/35 19's wouldnt even fit in the arch!

mobtob · 14-03-2004, 22:43

When I suggested 18"s on a Fabia and you said they were a no-no I thought "yeah right"

I stand corrected!

Lummox · 14-03-2004, 22:45

Im sure it would drive terrible aswell

mobtob · 15-03-2004, 12:03

Heres a pic with the 17" and 16" wheels for comparison

Ignore the disgusting state of the car!

devonutopia · 15-03-2004, 12:48

17" fills the arch better - IIRC there is actually a 3% or so difference in the rolling radius, so it actually is filling it better.

Hehe - the first time I saw the piccie I thought nothing was different until I read the text below and looked a bit harder.

***Neo_VR*** · 15-03-2004, 12:54

It never really dawned on me how similar the designs of the Fabia and Octy wheels are.... cant decide what would look better as a 17" yet.

mobtob · 15-03-2004, 12:59

I wanted a subtle change and I think I got it!

The 205/50/17's fill the arches too well - one rubbed badly at the rear so I'm getting the correct 205/40/17's

Lummox · 15-03-2004, 13:14

They will look so much better on low profile rubber (not that they look bad

)

The wheel will look bigger if you get me but will fit nicely.

Nigel26 · 15-03-2004, 14:26

looks alot better IMO... hope no one takes this the wrong way but the fabia vRS alloys always looked a bit like trims to me...

<runs and hides>

mumphie · 16-03-2004, 11:57

Has anyone else been to this tyre calculator -

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html

It's quite useful...

Quinten · 16-03-2004, 12:27

I'm sure it is in the links section...

**tfboy** · 16-03-2004, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobtob

I wanted a subtle change and I think I got it!

The 205/50/17's fill the arches too well - one rubbed badly at the rear so I'm getting the correct 205/40/17's

Would 225/40/17's fit do you think? IIRC, the larger tyre is a lot more common (and cheaper) than its 205 counterpart ?

Nigel26 · 16-03-2004, 12:38

i know the 225/40 R17's go on the octy vRS so they would go on those wheels.

the difference between the 2 tyres is minimal though as the 50 and 40 wall depth is purely a % of the tyre width.

the difference between the 2 is near enough 1 inch. The 225's being the smaller IIRC.

mobtob · 16-03-2004, 13:23

The problem with the 205/50/17 tyres is the height of the sidewall - it rubs on the rear left wheel against the wheelarch liner

You may well get away with a 225/40/17

SkodiRS · 16-03-2004, 13:30

IIRC, the more common tyre size is 225/45/17 and 225/40/18.

Phil (pivuk) could confirm.

Nigel26 · 16-03-2004, 13:38

you know i think he's right... i remember there being less difference in the 2 sizes than an inch... it seemed alot when i looked at the tyre calculator link

devonutopia · 16-03-2004, 13:41

IIRC running 205/50 R17 as opposed to 205/40 R17 entailed more than a 10% difference in rolling radius...

mobtob · 16-03-2004, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

IIRC running 205/50 R17 as opposed to 205/40 R17 entailed more than a 10% difference in rolling radius...

I think its about 7%

devonutopia · 16-03-2004, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobtob

I think its about 7%

'tis indeed.

I remembered I was doing from steel 185/60 R14 to the 205/50 R17... which is just a bit over 10%

14-03-2004, 22:16	#1
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	17" Octy vRS wheels on a Furby vRS - PIC ADDED Bought some of Blades yesterday - I can confirm that they do in fact fit the Fabia and they do look scrummy (pics to follows) I can also confirm that the Octy 205/50/17 tyres fit ok on the fronts, rear right BUT NOT THE REAR LEFT A piece of arch liner rubs badly and I wasnt prepared to dremmel it. I was prepared to put up with the rolling radius difference and get 205/40/17's when they wear out but hey ho. So, anyone want some 205/50/17 tyres cheap? - see the for sale section NOW SOLD. __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220 Last edited by mobtob; 15-03-2004 at 12:02.

14-03-2004, 22:37	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	I tried some 18's with 225/40 18's last week, no way...lol. The 235/35 19's wouldnt even fit in the arch! __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

14-03-2004, 22:43	#3
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I suggested 18"s on a Fabia and you said they were a no-no I thought "yeah right" I stand corrected! __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

14-03-2004, 22:45	#4
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Im sure it would drive terrible aswell __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-03-2004, 12:03	#5
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Heres a pic with the 17" and 16" wheels for comparison Ignore the disgusting state of the car! __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

15-03-2004, 12:48	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,194 Thanks: 58 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	17" fills the arch better - IIRC there is actually a 3% or so difference in the rolling radius, so it actually is filling it better. Hehe - the first time I saw the piccie I thought nothing was different until I read the text below and looked a bit harder. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

15-03-2004, 12:54	#7
*Neo_VR* UberMod™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 11,871 Thanks: 61 Thanked 153 Times in 108 Posts	It never really dawned on me how similar the designs of the Fabia and Octy wheels are.... cant decide what would look better as a 17" yet. __________________ ColGod the UberMod VXR, Gti, ST, Type-R, vRS, Shifty... An MPS fears not these things...

15-03-2004, 12:59	#8
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wanted a subtle change and I think I got it! The 205/50/17's fill the arches too well - one rubbed badly at the rear so I'm getting the correct 205/40/17's __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

15-03-2004, 13:14	#9
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	They will look so much better on low profile rubber (not that they look bad ) The wheel will look bigger if you get me but will fit nicely. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-03-2004, 14:26	#10
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	looks alot better IMO... hope no one takes this the wrong way but the fabia vRS alloys always looked a bit like trims to me... <runs and hides> __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

16-03-2004, 11:57	#11
mumphie Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Has anyone else been to this tyre calculator - http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html It's quite useful...

16-03-2004, 12:27	#12
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,008 Thanks: 16 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	I'm sure it is in the links section... __________________ Awooga!!!

16-03-2004, 12:38	#14
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i know the 225/40 R17's go on the octy vRS so they would go on those wheels. the difference between the 2 tyres is minimal though as the 50 and 40 wall depth is purely a % of the tyre width. the difference between the 2 is near enough 1 inch. The 225's being the smaller IIRC. __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

16-03-2004, 13:23	#15
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The problem with the 205/50/17 tyres is the height of the sidewall - it rubs on the rear left wheel against the wheelarch liner You may well get away with a 225/40/17 __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

16-03-2004, 13:30	#16
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	IIRC, the more common tyre size is 225/45/17 and 225/40/18. Phil (pivuk) could confirm. __________________ Adrian.

16-03-2004, 13:38	#17
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you know i think he's right... i remember there being less difference in the 2 sizes than an inch... it seemed alot when i looked at the tyre calculator link __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

16-03-2004, 13:41	#18
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,194 Thanks: 58 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	IIRC running 205/50 R17 as opposed to 205/40 R17 entailed more than a 10% difference in rolling radius... __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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