Hi all,

Have done plenty of research on this and can see that some people say 205/40/17 while others say 215/40/17.

Does anyone have any pics of both combinations? Pros/Cons etc?

Thanks in advance

Nick

Personally I'd go for the 215/40/17. I ran that size on both my Fabia Vrs (MK I) Being slightly wider than the 205's they gave more rim protection.

Just now, Auric Goldfinger said:

Personally I'd go for the 215/40/17. I ran that size on both my Fabia Vrs (MK I) Being slightly wider than the 205's they gave more rim protection.

 

 

Thats interesting to know.

 

Did the ride become more comfortable because of that extra bit of tyre?

Any pics?

No Picturs Sorry, Didn't notice any difference in ride to be honest. 

2 minutes ago, Auric Goldfinger said:

No Picturs Sorry, Didn't notice any difference in ride to be honest. 

 

Ok thanks for that matey.

Does anyone have any pics of 215/40s on their Octavia Spiders?

I would avoid 215's if you've lowered it as the inside of the tyre will rub the arch liner. 

 

The below picture is as requested....

 

You won't really tell much of a difference over 205's in terms of ride quality. 

205's....

 

195's.... ok not spiders but to give you an idea ....

205s it is then lads. Thanks for the pics. 

13 minutes ago, jars said:

I would avoid 215's if you've lowered it as the inside of the tyre will rub the arch liner. 

 

The below picture is as requested....

 

You won't really tell much of a difference over 205's in terms of ride quality. 

 

Can I ask how much this is lowered and coilovers? Looks great. 

Cheers dude 

 

Best guess is about 50mm? on KW-V1's, which are awesome. 

2 hours ago, jars said:

Cheers dude 

 

Best guess is about 50mm? on KW-V1's, which are awesome. 

 

Mines a tad low at the moment! Need to raise it. And going to aim for the same as yours. Legend.

Just for debate....

 

Little Bro runs 205/45x17 on his Ibiza. Standard spec is 205/40.

The ride is slightly smoother and the speedo is now pretty much accurate (as opposed to 6-8% high).

He's got a RARB on it but no lowering.

 

J.

5 minutes ago, vindaloo said:

Just for debate....

 

Little Bro runs 205/45x17 on his Ibiza. Standard spec is 205/40.

The ride is slightly smoother and the speedo is now pretty much accurate (as opposed to 6-8% high).

He's got a RARB on it but no lowering.

 

J.

 

 

Have thought about a 205/45 as it would be slightly chunkier.
Can you get some pics? Would love to see.

 

Nick

No pics... he's not quite online-enabled.

Just now, vindaloo said:

No pics... he's not quite online-enabled.

 

That's a shame. :(

205/40/17 Is closer to the standard 205/45/16 assuming you have a vRS 

 

Few pics of mine just to add

 

 

Stance fairies, can it **** a leg?

 

Forgot we're not allowed to use the word for an uncastrated male chicken. Drat, puerile stuff.

Edited 14 July, 20178 yr by sepulchrave

1 hour ago, stevobeavo said:

205/40/17 Is closer to the standard 205/45/16 assuming you have a vRS 

 

Few pics of mine just to add

 

 

 

Perfect! Thanks mate

1 hour ago, sepulchrave said:

Stance fairies, can it **** a leg?

 

Forgot we're not allowed to use the word for an uncastrated male chicken. Drat, puerile stuff.

 

Not a clue what you mean mate lol

17 hours ago, broguer said:

 

Not a clue what you mean mate lol

 

Basically when the car turns a corner is it so stiff on the suspension that the inside rear wheel lifts...what a male dog does when he goes pee. you c... a leg