Wheels

Ender · 12-06-2007, 19:59

The wife has scuffed my standard alloys to hell and back and back and back again so im looking for some.

I dont wish to go the old "oh ill stick audi replicas on.

I found a set I like I think and am looking for feedback what do you think?

http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1063&V_ID=26771&strPageHistory=se arch&strKeywords=5x100%20et30,5x100%20et33,5x100%2 0et35,5x100%20et37,5x100%20et38,5x100%20et40,5x100 %20et42,5x100%20et45,5x100/57-1%20et35,5x100/57-1%20et38,5x100/57-1%20et40,5x100/57-1%20et42,5x100/57-1%20e45&numPageStartPosition=15&strSearchCriteria= any&PT_ID=all&Make=Skoda&Model=Octavia%20%2097>&st rSize=18"&searchSize=18"&strSort=Low

mdk1 · 12-06-2007, 20:05

They look nice

another trip round the M25 then.

mluton · 12-06-2007, 20:09

Will look good on the Red motor

th4neuk · 12-06-2007, 21:31

Like those!!

Cheers

Ender · 12-06-2007, 21:50

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12213 12 Jun 2007, 21:46:23 12 Jun 2007, 21:46:23 £ 650.00

man thanks guys yall agreed so i brought them!, now i just hope to live to see them on the car!

th4neuk · 12-06-2007, 22:08

Cool,

Looking forward to seeing the pics of them on the car.

Doesn't seem a bad price with tyres etc thrown in.

Result.

Cheers

mluton · 12-06-2007, 22:15

Will it be sitting at standard height with the new ones on ?

Ender · 12-06-2007, 22:21

I just had fsd's fitted and have no plans on lowering it due to where I live thats the other reason im changing wheels to gain an inch and that should close the gap between wheel and arch considerably, I just cannot lower the car right now due to speed humps/my current drive/the wife and kerbs So im hoping they look sweet at standard height, if not I'll lower it SLIGHTLY but im thinking they should look the bussiness as is.

mluton · 12-06-2007, 22:26

I know nowt about suspension, but do the Koni FSD's reduce the standard height or are they a direct replacement with the same ride height ?

Ender · 12-06-2007, 22:32

same as standard ride height, they are shocks, the springs do the lowering and I have left those as standard, the Koni's are something electromagnetic gobbly gook so in standard talk when you drive normal the ride is only slightly stiffer then standard, but up the pace and they sence this and stiffen up alot thus making it feel more sporty I would say about 80% stiffer then normal at pace and about 10% stiffer then normal at daily pace.

mluton · 12-06-2007, 22:36

Cheers, dont know much about suspension.

Cant wait to see the new alloys on yours as my vRS is red to.

Whats the delivery time you looking at ?

Ender · 12-06-2007, 22:40

48 hours they reckon, its 25 pounds for a direct courier vechle, So fingers crossed if they are in stock they should send them out tomorra to arrive the day after, if they are not in stock then I doubt they can keep their delivery promice and i'll whant me 25 pound back lol!.

They come pumped and balanced rdy to bolt on so thursday my car will be on bricks at work waiting for them

they better arrive!.

The only thing im thinking is if i may need spacers to stop any rubbing but I guess I'll find that out!, I cant wait as my Superskoda grills, vents and bonnet lifters should be here thursday aswell!

mluton · 12-06-2007, 22:42

Did you go for the 215/35's or 225/40's.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...intrest free option to, tempting.

Ender · 12-06-2007, 22:49

/40's

if you buy some dont sned the missus my way when mine finds out ill be grounded as is!

Ender · 12-06-2007, 22:50

P.S is that not the longest link in the interwebs history? lol

mluton · 12-06-2007, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

/40's

if you buy some dont sned the missus my way when mine finds out ill be grounded as is!

Thats why the interest free option is so tempting. I'd be slaughtered otherwise.

Beretta · 13-06-2007, 07:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

I just had fsd's fitted and have no plans on lowering it due to where I live thats the other reason im changing wheels to gain an inch and that should close the gap between wheel and arch considerably, I just cannot lower the car right now due to speed humps/my current drive/the wife and kerbs So im hoping they look sweet at standard height, if not I'll lower it SLIGHTLY but im thinking they should look the bussiness as is.

Sorry, but I dont think you'll gain an inch as the 18"s with 225/40/18's are the rolling same size as the standard 205/50/17's that your taking off.

Go to freedom and use the tyre size calculator, and it should confirm it, also there was a guy on SeatCupra.net selling a set of these.

Makefish · 13-06-2007, 08:07

Much that it pains me!

Gerry is right. Fitting 18's will only lower the profile of your tyres although I believe the 17's are fitted with 205/45/17 tyres.

Loads of information on wheels & tyres calculator here including a wheel/tyre calculator just over half way down the page.

Beretta · 13-06-2007, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Much that it pains me!

Gerry is right. Fitting 18's will only lower the profile of your tyres although I believe the 17's are fitted with 205/45/17 tyres.

Loads of information on wheels & tyres calculator here including a wheel/tyre calculator just over half way down the page.

Much as it pleases me

The standard Mk1 Octy vRS is fitted with 50 profile tyres, and not 45 profile.

Steve, the only time they go to 45 profile is when we fit 225/45/17, as most of us have done.

Makefish · 13-06-2007, 08:16

I stand corrected

T7ODD · 13-06-2007, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

I found a set I like I think and am looking for feedback what do you think?

Personally I don't like them. I think the black gets lost behind the chrome finish silver which is much more noticeable, the downside to this is the spokes are too thin and make the wheels look a bit puny. I think the Octavia needs something more beefy.
Fuel do some nice wheels though.

mluton · 15-06-2007, 10:20

Have the wheels arrived ?

Ender · 15-06-2007, 18:12

out of stock lol, they assured me they will arrive tuesday however they are refunding my 25 pounds in delivery cost's so very honest/decent service.

Ender · 19-06-2007, 21:11

I whent for differant ones in the end, it will need dropping

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...h/DSCF1017.jpg

mluton · 19-06-2007, 21:20

Those 18's ?

12-06-2007, 19:59	#1
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Wheels The wife has scuffed my standard alloys to hell and back and back and back again so im looking for some. I dont wish to go the old "oh ill stick audi replicas on. I found a set I like I think and am looking for feedback what do you think? http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1063&V_ID=26771&strPageHistory=se arch&strKeywords=5x100%20et30,5x100%20et33,5x100%2 0et35,5x100%20et37,5x100%20et38,5x100%20et40,5x100 %20et42,5x100%20et45,5x100/57-1%20et35,5x100/57-1%20et38,5x100/57-1%20et40,5x100/57-1%20et42,5x100/57-1%20e45&numPageStartPosition=15&strSearchCriteria= any&PT_ID=all&Make=Skoda&Model=Octavia%20%2097>&st rSize=18"&searchSize=18"&strSort=Low __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

12-06-2007, 20:05	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,181 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Wheels They look nice another trip round the M25 then. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

12-06-2007, 20:09	#3
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Wheels Will look good on the Red motor __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

12-06-2007, 21:31	#4
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 437 Members Car: Lotus Esprit V8GT Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Wheels Like those!! Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 GT - Lots of mods and over 400BHP

12-06-2007, 21:50	#5
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels My Account Order History Your orders are show below, most recent first. No. Order Date Last Update Amount 12213 12 Jun 2007, 21:46:23 12 Jun 2007, 21:46:23 £ 650.00 man thanks guys yall agreed so i brought them!, now i just hope to live to see them on the car! __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

12-06-2007, 22:08	#6
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 437 Members Car: Lotus Esprit V8GT Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Wheels Cool, Looking forward to seeing the pics of them on the car. Doesn't seem a bad price with tyres etc thrown in. Result. Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 GT - Lots of mods and over 400BHP

12-06-2007, 22:15	#7
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Wheels Will it be sitting at standard height with the new ones on ? __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

12-06-2007, 22:21	#8
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels I just had fsd's fitted and have no plans on lowering it due to where I live thats the other reason im changing wheels to gain an inch and that should close the gap between wheel and arch considerably, I just cannot lower the car right now due to speed humps/my current drive/the wife and kerbs So im hoping they look sweet at standard height, if not I'll lower it SLIGHTLY but im thinking they should look the bussiness as is. __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

12-06-2007, 22:26	#9
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Wheels I know nowt about suspension, but do the Koni FSD's reduce the standard height or are they a direct replacement with the same ride height ? __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

12-06-2007, 22:32	#10
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels same as standard ride height, they are shocks, the springs do the lowering and I have left those as standard, the Koni's are something electromagnetic gobbly gook so in standard talk when you drive normal the ride is only slightly stiffer then standard, but up the pace and they sence this and stiffen up alot thus making it feel more sporty I would say about 80% stiffer then normal at pace and about 10% stiffer then normal at daily pace. __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

12-06-2007, 22:36	#11
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Wheels Cheers, dont know much about suspension. Cant wait to see the new alloys on yours as my vRS is red to. Whats the delivery time you looking at ? __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

12-06-2007, 22:40	#12
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels 48 hours they reckon, its 25 pounds for a direct courier vechle, So fingers crossed if they are in stock they should send them out tomorra to arrive the day after, if they are not in stock then I doubt they can keep their delivery promice and i'll whant me 25 pound back lol!. They come pumped and balanced rdy to bolt on so thursday my car will be on bricks at work waiting for them they better arrive!. The only thing im thinking is if i may need spacers to stop any rubbing but I guess I'll find that out!, I cant wait as my Superskoda grills, vents and bonnet lifters should be here thursday aswell! __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

12-06-2007, 22:42	#13
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Wheels Did you go for the 215/35's or 225/40's. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...intrest free option to, tempting. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

12-06-2007, 22:49	#14
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels /40's if you buy some dont sned the missus my way when mine finds out ill be grounded as is! __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

12-06-2007, 22:50	#15
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels P.S is that not the longest link in the interwebs history? lol __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

13-06-2007, 08:07	#18
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Wheels Much that it pains me! Gerry is right. Fitting 18's will only lower the profile of your tyres although I believe the 17's are fitted with 205/45/17 tyres. Loads of information on wheels & tyres calculator here including a wheel/tyre calculator just over half way down the page. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

13-06-2007, 08:16	#20
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Wheels I stand corrected __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

15-06-2007, 10:20	#22
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Wheels Have the wheels arrived ? __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

15-06-2007, 18:12	#23
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels out of stock lol, they assured me they will arrive tuesday however they are refunding my 25 pounds in delivery cost's so very honest/decent service. __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

19-06-2007, 21:11	#24
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Members Car: Octy VRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wheels I whent for differant ones in the end, it will need dropping http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...h/DSCF1017.jpg __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

19-06-2007, 21:20	#25
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Wheels Those 18's ? __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*