18"s on a Fabia RS?

mobtob · 07-01-2004, 23:25

Do 18"s go ok on a Fabia? Or is 17" the best bet

What about if its lowered?

**roo** · 08-01-2004, 10:35

Ross Clarke has his on SEAT Leon Cupra 17" wheels and says they are just fine, 18" will fit, but you would have to get the right tyres which may be a bit on the thin side, so the ride would be quite hard.

Lummox · 08-01-2004, 21:02

7.5 x 17's (ET 33) with 205/40 17 Toyo Proxes tyres lowered 35mm.

Did think about going to 18's but think it will spoil what is a really good ride. Plus I think the more common 225/40 18 tyre might be a bit wide for the back arch clearance. 215/35 18 would probably be a better size but its a harsh ride, I know had them on my Astra before the Fabia

17's I think look just right.

mobtob · 09-01-2004, 00:36

I think you're right - 18"s might also make it sit too high?

Lummox · 09-01-2004, 00:40

Yeah, bit of the rollerskate look

Jon Blakeburn · 09-01-2004, 14:10

I'm quite tempted by some Audi RS4 replica wheels, but as yet I've only seen them in 18" and I would have preferred to limit myself to 17". If someone spots some replica's in 17", let me know...

Lummox · 09-01-2004, 20:40

We sell the RS4 reps in 17".

Email Craig for a quote.

craig@amdtechnik.com

rich1068 · 09-01-2004, 20:45

I know nothing about wheels other than they are round. Would the RS4 replicas be fine on an Octy RS?

**roo** · 09-01-2004, 22:49

Sorry to sound as thick as a spice girl (although i'm much better looking) but what do the rs4 wheels look like?

Jon Blakeburn · 09-01-2004, 23:11

You might have seen them. A lot of Mk2 A3's and A2's have them now...

There's a close-up Here.

fab16v · 09-01-2004, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooboy

Sorry to sound as thick as a spice girl (although i'm much better looking) but what do the rs4 wheels look like?

Lummox · 10-01-2004, 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

I know nothing about wheels other than they are round. Would the RS4 replicas be fine on an Octy RS?

Yes, really nice in 18"

**roo** · 10-01-2004, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by fab16v

Ross, 17" RS4 avec tyres C'est combien? (bad french I know)

FabiaTDi · 10-01-2004, 11:26

Probably trop cher pour moi!

Thats for sure.

**roo** · 10-01-2004, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by FabiaTDi

Probably trop cher pour moi!

Thats for sure.

you never know!

msoames21 · 10-01-2004, 15:06

So on a Fabia you can fit 17" wheels with no work required to the arches or suspension and still be able to go over speed bumps without the fear of destroying everthing in the wheel arches at 10 mph???

Matt

Jon Blakeburn · 10-01-2004, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooboy

Ross, 17" RS4 avec tyres C'est combien? (bad french I know)

Don't you dare steal my idea.

Lummox · 10-01-2004, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooboy

Ross, 17" RS4 avec tyres C'est combien? (bad french I know)

For prices etc craig@amdtechnik.com

Not sure tbh off the top of my head.

Lummox · 10-01-2004, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by msoames21

So on a Fabia you can fit 17" wheels with no work required to the arches or suspension and still be able to go over speed bumps without the fear of destroying everthing in the wheel arches at 10 mph???

Matt

Yep and mine is lowered 30-35mm no worries at all.

But might look a bit silly on std suspension

Jon Blakeburn · 10-01-2004, 18:49

Thanks to Ross for the original photo:

Obviously the perspective is slightly out though. I reckon a lowered vRS on RS4 replica's would look superb.

rich1068 · 10-01-2004, 18:53

I've dropped Craig a line for the prices on 17s and 18s for the Octavia.

I also mentioned that as Ross does such sterling work on here we've started the 'Pay Rise For Ross' campaign group.

Jon Blakeburn · 10-01-2004, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

I've dropped Craig a line for the prices on 17s and 18s for the Octavia.

Let us all know the outcome Rich.

rich1068 · 10-01-2004, 19:07

Will do.

anotherbadname · 10-01-2004, 19:33

Joe. what software did you use to get those wheels on the car?
Tom.

***Neo_VR*** · 10-01-2004, 19:56

The only issue... they will have the audi badge in the middle.. and i dont think a hooge skoda badge the size of the centre cap will look any better

07-01-2004, 23:25	#1
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	18"s on a Fabia RS? Do 18"s go ok on a Fabia? Or is 17" the best bet What about if its lowered?

08-01-2004, 21:02	#3
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,430 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 747 Times in 627 Posts	7.5 x 17's (ET 33) with 205/40 17 Toyo Proxes tyres lowered 35mm. Did think about going to 18's but think it will spoil what is a really good ride. Plus I think the more common 225/40 18 tyre might be a bit wide for the back arch clearance. 215/35 18 would probably be a better size but its a harsh ride, I know had them on my Astra before the Fabia 17's I think look just right. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details. Last edited by Lummox; 09-01-2004 at 00:39.

09-01-2004, 00:40	#5
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,430 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 747 Times in 627 Posts	Yeah, bit of the rollerskate look __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

09-01-2004, 14:10	#6
Jon Blakeburn Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East UK Posts: 28 Members Car: Rain. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm quite tempted by some Audi RS4 replica wheels, but as yet I've only seen them in 18" and I would have preferred to limit myself to 17". If someone spots some replica's in 17", let me know... __________________ Jon Blakeburn Email and MSN: jon @ mini2 . com Soon-to-be Fabia vRS Owner and Ex-Volkswagen owner.

09-01-2004, 20:40	#7
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,430 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 747 Times in 627 Posts	We sell the RS4 reps in 17". Email Craig for a quote. craig@amdtechnik.com __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

09-01-2004, 00:36	#4
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think you're right - 18"s might also make it sit too high?

09-01-2004, 20:45	#8
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know nothing about wheels other than they are round. Would the RS4 replicas be fine on an Octy RS? __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

09-01-2004, 23:11	#10
Jon Blakeburn Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East UK Posts: 28 Members Car: Rain. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You might have seen them. A lot of Mk2 A3's and A2's have them now... There's a close-up Here. __________________ Jon Blakeburn Email and MSN: jon @ mini2 . com Soon-to-be Fabia vRS Owner and Ex-Volkswagen owner.

10-01-2004, 11:26	#14
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Probably trop cher pour moi! Thats for sure. __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

10-01-2004, 15:06	#16
msoames21 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Anglia Posts: 162 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 1.4 16v Hatch Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So on a Fabia you can fit 17" wheels with no work required to the arches or suspension and still be able to go over speed bumps without the fear of destroying everthing in the wheel arches at 10 mph??? Matt

10-01-2004, 18:49	#20
Jon Blakeburn Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East UK Posts: 28 Members Car: Rain. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to Ross for the original photo: Obviously the perspective is slightly out though. I reckon a lowered vRS on RS4 replica's would look superb. __________________ Jon Blakeburn Email and MSN: jon @ mini2 . com Soon-to-be Fabia vRS Owner and Ex-Volkswagen owner.

10-01-2004, 18:53	#21
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've dropped Craig a line for the prices on 17s and 18s for the Octavia. I also mentioned that as Ross does such sterling work on here we've started the 'Pay Rise For Ross' campaign group. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

10-01-2004, 19:07	#23
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will do. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

10-01-2004, 19:33	#24
anotherbadname Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: northwest Posts: 328 Members Car: seat ibiza fr tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Joe. what software did you use to get those wheels on the car? Tom. __________________ keep an eye on the assassins

10-01-2004, 19:56	#25
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,458 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 78 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	The only issue... they will have the audi badge in the middle.. and i dont think a hooge skoda badge the size of the centre cap will look any better __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fabia Wrc Receives Fia Homologation	ColinD	General Car Chat	16	09-08-2004 11:37
new member with some fabia rs questions	chas	INTRODUCE YOURSELF! First time visitors, say hello here.	6	15-01-2004 11:28
Googlisms!	Tavia4x4	Off Topic and Chit Chat	46	30-10-2003 17:49
Got My Fabia Rs As Well	Fabrs	General Car Chat	29	19-09-2003 08:39
2500 heavily modified Fabia RS cars are being built for road use	Kribban	General Car Chat	2	06-03-2003 14:28

18"s on a Fabia RS?

18"s on a Fabia RS?

Similar Threads