Octy vRS 18" Alloys

steviec · 20-07-2007, 14:57

The Octy vRS with 18" Wheels as an option I believe comes with an 18" Steel Spare Wheel with the same size Tyre on it as the rest of the Car so 225/40/R18.

Is this correct?

Reason I ask is I don't want to order and get an 18" Alloy only to discover it will not fit in the Spare Wheel slot in the boot.

Thx

Jonno VRs · 20-07-2007, 15:17

The steel wheel will not be 18" but it is a full size wheel, i.e. not a space saver. Mine is a 16" wheel.

bahnstormer vrs · 20-07-2007, 15:26

No; you do not get an 18" spare.

Mine has a 16" steelie with (I think) 205/55 16 tyre.

steviec · 20-07-2007, 15:28

Thanks, do you think if I got an 18" Wheel and the 225/40 tyre it would fit in the spare wheel slot in the boot.

Just measured mine as I'm assuming the slot is the same in all model and with a 16" Wheel and a 205/55 Tyre there is just about an 1" available all the way round.

Would hate to get an 18" Zenith & Tyre for the spare only to find it won't fir in the Boot in the Spare space slot.

steviec · 20-07-2007, 15:34

Just found a wheel & tyre calculator on the web and it shows a difference in diameters of only 5mm between the two sizes. So should be ok in theory.

bahnstormer vrs · 20-07-2007, 15:45

The critical factor in this will be the width of the tyre/wheel not the diameter.

Remember the wheel will be lying on its side; you may finish up with a bump in your boot floor.

Makefish · 20-07-2007, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Mine has a 16" steelie with (I think) 205/55 16 tyre.

That is correct

, however an 18" wheel with the correct size tyre will NOT fit in the boot well as the 225 profile will be too wide and protrude too far and disfigure the boot carpet

steviec · 20-07-2007, 15:59

Many thanks for that suppose I'll stay with the standard wheel that it comes with then.

Just noticed a 18" Zenith in Stoke going for £25 on eBay due to finish at 16:30 and was debating bidding.

apd007 · 20-07-2007, 16:06

I've been watching that wheel for a day. Still undecided.

Makefish · 20-07-2007, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by apd007

I've been watching that wheel for a day. Still undecided.

Me too

bahnstormer vrs · 20-07-2007, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

That is correct

, however an 18" wheel with the correct size tyre will NOT fit in the boot well as the 225 profile will be too wide and protrude too far and disfigure the boot carpet

As I said; "you may finish up with a bump in your boot floor."

As to the Zenith on e-bay; not for me but got to be useful for someone just in case of .....

PS> Give me £10 and I will NOT bid for it

apd007 · 20-07-2007, 16:31

Well, I went for it. £41 all in, I think its worth it.

bahnstormer vrs · 20-07-2007, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by apd007

Well, I went for it. £41 all in, I think its worth it.

Good deal; they're about £160 NEW. Well done.

Now all you need is a tyre - 225/40 18 around £95 - £150

IMHO I'd just keep it in reserve in the garage.

apd007 · 20-07-2007, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Good deal; they're about £160 NEW. Well done.

Now all you need is a tyre - 225/40 18 around £95 - £150

IMHO I'd just keep it in reserve in the garage.

I was thinking about looking for a decent part worn tbh, its only for a spare. Either way, I don't think I can lose on it.

20-07-2007, 14:57	#1
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Octy vRS 18" Alloys The Octy vRS with 18" Wheels as an option I believe comes with an 18" Steel Spare Wheel with the same size Tyre on it as the rest of the Car so 225/40/R18. Is this correct? Reason I ask is I don't want to order and get an 18" Alloy only to discover it will not fit in the Spare Wheel slot in the boot. Thx __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

20-07-2007, 15:17	#2
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,240 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys The steel wheel will not be 18" but it is a full size wheel, i.e. not a space saver. Mine is a 16" wheel. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

20-07-2007, 15:26	#3
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,672 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 154 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys No; you do not get an 18" spare. Mine has a 16" steelie with (I think) 205/55 16 tyre.

20-07-2007, 15:28	#4
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys Thanks, do you think if I got an 18" Wheel and the 225/40 tyre it would fit in the spare wheel slot in the boot. Just measured mine as I'm assuming the slot is the same in all model and with a 16" Wheel and a 205/55 Tyre there is just about an 1" available all the way round. Would hate to get an 18" Zenith & Tyre for the spare only to find it won't fir in the Boot in the Spare space slot. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

20-07-2007, 15:34	#5
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys Just found a wheel & tyre calculator on the web and it shows a difference in diameters of only 5mm between the two sizes. So should be ok in theory. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

20-07-2007, 15:45	#6
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,672 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 154 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys The critical factor in this will be the width of the tyre/wheel not the diameter. Remember the wheel will be lying on its side; you may finish up with a bump in your boot floor.

20-07-2007, 15:59	#8
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys Many thanks for that suppose I'll stay with the standard wheel that it comes with then. Just noticed a 18" Zenith in Stoke going for £25 on eBay due to finish at 16:30 and was debating bidding. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

20-07-2007, 16:06	#9
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 3,082 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 55 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys I've been watching that wheel for a day. Still undecided. __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

20-07-2007, 16:31	#12
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 3,082 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 55 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Octy vRS 18" Alloys Well, I went for it. £41 all in, I think its worth it. __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

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