How wide is a vRS alloy? (17")

Liverpool-Lad · 09-01-2007, 21:57

Is it 7" or 7.5" as a friend thinks the rim should be 7.5" at least ideally to take the 225/45 tyres.

Cheers

Quinten · 09-01-2007, 22:05

Almost sure it is 17x7J

Irf · 10-01-2007, 00:26

As far as I am aware they are 7x17". Most people put 215/40/17's on them but I'm using 205/40/17's. I'm pretty sure 225/45's will be a bit too wide for them?

Liverpool-Lad · 10-01-2007, 00:43

Hello there fellow scouser

It seems a lot of the peeps use the 225s but it seems like the rim is slightly too narrow??

Beretta · 10-01-2007, 01:00

225/45/17's fit the standard Octy vRS wheels with no problem at all.

Liverpool-Lad · 10-01-2007, 01:12

Just checking as Demon Tweeks think the wheels should be at least 7.5" wide at least.

Beretta · 10-01-2007, 01:16

If you join Freedom and use the calculator, you will see it is well within tolerances, and does also not upset the speedo reading.
I and many others on here have them fitted without a problem.

drm_jones · 10-01-2007, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beretta

225/45/17's fit the standard Octy vRS wheels with no problem at all.

I am running 225/45/17s on my Octy with no problems at all, 225s are a damn sight cheaper than the 205s fitted as standard as well

Liverpool-Lad · 10-01-2007, 01:35

I know, I was sold, but my mate put the wind up me by saying that!

Beretta · 10-01-2007, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liverpool-Lad

I know, I was sold, but my mate put the wind up me by saying that!

Just ask on the forum.................

Do the bolts up tight as................... "Careless torque costs lives"...

Liverpool-Lad · 10-01-2007, 01:44

Haha, nice one.

Beretta · 10-01-2007, 01:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liverpool-Lad

Haha, nice one.

What did you expect at this time of night ???

Dave,(DRM_JONES)... your pm box is full up?

Liverpool-Lad · 10-01-2007, 01:52

And, Toyo T1-R or F1's?

Beretta · 10-01-2007, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liverpool-Lad

And, Toyo T1-R or F1's?

Toyo T1-rs, bit noisier than the standard ones, but hard wearing and very grippy.
I also have them on my 18"s.

Irf · 10-01-2007, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irf

As far as I am aware they are 7x17". Most people put 215/40/17's on them but I'm using 205/40/17's. I'm pretty sure 225/45's will be a bit too wide for them?

DOH! Should have said those wheels were on a furby not octy

Beretta · 10-01-2007, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irf

DOH! Should have said those wheels were on a furby not octy

This is posted in the Octavia section...........

What else can you expect from a squirrel?...........

Irf · 10-01-2007, 13:28

I'm a Squirrelinie-rat actually

OctaviaBuzz · 16-01-2007, 04:44

May I just suggest that 225 is at the upper limit for a 7" wide rim.

09-01-2007, 21:57	#1
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") Is it 7" or 7.5" as a friend thinks the rim should be 7.5" at least ideally to take the 225/45 tyres. Cheers __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

09-01-2007, 22:05	#2
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,000 Members Car: Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDI Thanks: 25 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") Almost sure it is 17x7J __________________ Awooga!!!

10-01-2007, 00:26	#3
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 691 Members Car: Furby vRS Thanks: 148 Thanked 60 Times in 26 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") As far as I am aware they are 7x17". Most people put 215/40/17's on them but I'm using 205/40/17's. I'm pretty sure 225/45's will be a bit too wide for them? __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter, 312mm brakes... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: re-remap & clutch

10-01-2007, 00:43	#4
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") Hello there fellow scouser It seems a lot of the peeps use the 225s but it seems like the rim is slightly too narrow?? __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

10-01-2007, 01:00	#5
Beretta SMOGUS MAXIMUS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 2,638 Members Car: Toyota Auris SR180 Images: 3 Thanks: 50 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") 225/45/17's fit the standard Octy vRS wheels with no problem at all. __________________ Skoda performance was "IMPOSSIBLE", now its Japanese and 177 bhp and 295 lb ft torque of SMOG. Gerry "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE"

10-01-2007, 01:12	#6
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") Just checking as Demon Tweeks think the wheels should be at least 7.5" wide at least. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

10-01-2007, 01:16	#7
Beretta SMOGUS MAXIMUS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 2,638 Members Car: Toyota Auris SR180 Images: 3 Thanks: 50 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") If you join Freedom and use the calculator, you will see it is well within tolerances, and does also not upset the speedo reading. I and many others on here have them fitted without a problem. __________________ Skoda performance was "IMPOSSIBLE", now its Japanese and 177 bhp and 295 lb ft torque of SMOG. Gerry "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE"

10-01-2007, 01:35	#9
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") I know, I was sold, but my mate put the wind up me by saying that! __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

10-01-2007, 01:44	#11
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") Haha, nice one. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

10-01-2007, 01:52	#13
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") And, Toyo T1-R or F1's? __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

10-01-2007, 13:28	#17
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 691 Members Car: Furby vRS Thanks: 148 Thanked 60 Times in 26 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") I'm a Squirrelinie-rat actually __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter, 312mm brakes... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: re-remap & clutch

16-01-2007, 04:44	#18
OctaviaBuzz Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 Members Car: 02 Octavia 1.9 SDI Classic Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: How wide is a vRS alloy? (17") May I just suggest that 225 is at the upper limit for a 7" wide rim. __________________ OctaviaBuzz - '02 Octavia 1.9SDi Current Status: 83k miles, currently averaging 51.5mpg

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