Octy VRs 17" Alloys on a Fabia?

Wolfofborg · 19-03-2007, 19:07

Hi All, my apologies if these specific questions have been answered elsewhere, I looked and can't see anything

Anywho, I recently bought a set of Excellent condition Octy Vrs Alloys, and thought they'd look good on my 2002 Fabia SDI. I've seen elsewhere that they should fit with no mods. It looks like the ideal is to go from 205/50 to 205/40's for the extra clearance, any thoughts?

However, there appears to be a bit of moulded plastic sitting out on the Rear passenger side that rubs against the wheel that isn't on the drivers side. I've looked, touched, poked, prodded, and damned if I can see why it's there, what is behind it, and if it protects anything. Can anyone enlighten me on this?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, even if it is just to tell me that I'm an idiot.

Jon TDI · 19-03-2007, 19:26

I know that the ideal tyre for 17" on the Fabia vRS would be either 205/40 or 215/40. Should be the same for the SDI.

Can't really see why anything would rub on the tyre. Where exactly is it? Top or bottom of wheel arch?

Wolfofborg · 19-03-2007, 20:20

Cheers for that Jon.

If we look at the rear wheel, and mark the wheel in degrees like a circle, is between 30 and 45 degrees to the rear of the car, at first I thought it was for the fuel tank, but as the tank is on the drivers side, that would be out.

The semicircular arch literally has a box, about an inch and a half in height molded into the plastic.

I'll try and get a picture of it if I can.

Jon TDI · 20-03-2007, 07:57

What size tyres do you have on at the moment?

chowy · 22-03-2007, 15:32

Here's a pic of mine on lowered Eibachs -25mm on 205/40/17 - No rubbing problems for me

chissey · 23-03-2007, 21:21

The area in question is the box section that allows adaquate clearance for the back box of the exhaust (or something like that).
You WILL have to remove the 50 profile tyres for 40's for the clearance.
Im sure the metal section follows the same contour as the plastic.

19-03-2007, 19:07	#1
Wolfofborg Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octy VRs 17" Alloys on a Fabia? Hi All, my apologies if these specific questions have been answered elsewhere, I looked and can't see anything Anywho, I recently bought a set of Excellent condition Octy Vrs Alloys, and thought they'd look good on my 2002 Fabia SDI. I've seen elsewhere that they should fit with no mods. It looks like the ideal is to go from 205/50 to 205/40's for the extra clearance, any thoughts? However, there appears to be a bit of moulded plastic sitting out on the Rear passenger side that rubs against the wheel that isn't on the drivers side. I've looked, touched, poked, prodded, and damned if I can see why it's there, what is behind it, and if it protects anything. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, even if it is just to tell me that I'm an idiot.

19-03-2007, 19:26	#2
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,170 Thanks: 34 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Octy VRs 17" Alloys on a Fabia? I know that the ideal tyre for 17" on the Fabia vRS would be either 205/40 or 215/40. Should be the same for the SDI. Can't really see why anything would rub on the tyre. Where exactly is it? Top or bottom of wheel arch? __________________ 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!

19-03-2007, 20:20	#3
Wolfofborg Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy VRs 17" Alloys on a Fabia? Cheers for that Jon. If we look at the rear wheel, and mark the wheel in degrees like a circle, is between 30 and 45 degrees to the rear of the car, at first I thought it was for the fuel tank, but as the tank is on the drivers side, that would be out. The semicircular arch literally has a box, about an inch and a half in height molded into the plastic. I'll try and get a picture of it if I can.

20-03-2007, 07:57	#4
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,170 Thanks: 34 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Octy VRs 17" Alloys on a Fabia? What size tyres do you have on at the moment? __________________ 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!

22-03-2007, 15:32	#5
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 736 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octy VRs 17" Alloys on a Fabia? Here's a pic of mine on lowered Eibachs -25mm on 205/40/17 - No rubbing problems for me __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

23-03-2007, 21:21	#6
chissey Bumble Bee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West London Posts: 127 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Octy VRs 17" Alloys on a Fabia? The area in question is the box section that allows adaquate clearance for the back box of the exhaust (or something like that). You WILL have to remove the 50 profile tyres for 40's for the clearance. Im sure the metal section follows the same contour as the plastic.

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