Another Alloys Post

PEMBO · 23-10-2006, 20:46

(Lots of questions so Ill number it all to make life easier!)

Hi all, just looking for some alloys and on a low ish budget. I went to halfrauds today to get some ideas and seen some nice ones for about £370. I have a Fabia Comfort 2001 and dont really want to lower it as I cant afford to do this so the alloys have to be a direct replacement.

1) My current tires are 185/60/R14 and was told that if I were to go to 15inch wheels I would need 195/50/R15 tires to keep the same over all size - is this right?

2) Also, would 17's go on ok without lowering and look ok as I might pay the extra?

3) Would I need a different spare or would my 185/60/14 work as a spare just incase.

4) I noticed that both halfrauds and motorworld have "Fox" alloys in, and was told by a friend that these are made of a very cheap alloy and mark very easy - is this true?

5) Is "Wolf race" a decent brand as I seen some of these that I really like!

I know there is alot of questions but these things are alot of £££'s so I dont want to blow it all on something that isnt any good, and Im sure you guys will help me make the right decision!
Heres a pic of my car incase you need it.

Thank you in advance...

Mike Pembo

Lummox · 23-10-2006, 20:49

1) Yep fine.
2) Will look silly
3) Should be fine (although illegal by MOT standards if fitted to the car)
4) You pays ya money
5) As above really.

texasjohn · 23-10-2006, 21:10

I have a set of Fabia vRS alloys in brand new condition with 1000 mile old Bridgestone Turanza (OEM vRS) tyres on them for sale...

They'll fit straight on fine, they came off my 06 vRS when it was 2 months old.

Price I am looking for is around your budget too, and you won't have to lower the car either, AFAIK the only difference between your suspension and vRS suspension is the spring rate (i.e. how stiff the springs are).

ag.morley · 23-10-2006, 21:12

Mike......The wifes Silverline Estate, on 185/60/14 now wears my Furbie vRS wheels with 205/45/16 Tyres and in my opinion the road holding has been transformed. Holds the road alot better and made the steering a little heavier as we thought it was too light. When these tyres need changing might try 215/40/16 as the tyres are alot cheaper. Still carry the 14" steel spare as it's almost the same rolling radious.........It's a "Get u Home".........Will post some piccies tommorow if you remind me....Hope this Helps........Andy...[.PS I have 7.5X17 Fox Alloys on my vRS................Good wheels, there as good as any other]

PEMBO · 25-10-2006, 12:38

Started to look at 16's now and just struggling to find branded tires in the north east

- They seem to run at the same price as 17's. Still, 17's look too big for my liking and would cause me too many problems.
So, has anyone had any problems getting 16" tires?

Thanks all!
Mike Pembo

LouisTsui · 25-10-2006, 13:06

How about order from mytyres.co.uk, then get a local garage to fit them.

I also drive a green 1.4 16v, and fitted a set of VRS alloys. Well pleased.

Louis

texasjohn · 25-10-2006, 13:15

Did you see my post about the 16" vrs wheels I have for sale, Pembo?

They already have nearly new tyres fitted. Take the wheels and tyres for £450!

Jon TDI · 25-10-2006, 20:18

Mike, try C&S tyres in Boro. I use them for replacing my tyres.

Got my 205/45 16 Toyo T1-R's from them.
Will be getting some 205/40 17 T1-R's from them pretty soon too.

PEMBO · 29-10-2006, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

Mike, try C&S tyres in Boro. I use them for replacing my tyres.

Got my 205/45 16 Toyo T1-R's from them.
Will be getting some 205/40 17 T1-R's from them pretty soon too.

I tried calling them but they are closed at the moment as there was a death in the family. Im thinking of going for some Team Dynamics monza's in 17" now

and they will be with 205/40/17 so if you dont mind me asking, how much are your tires costing you?

Mike Pembo

Jon TDI · 29-10-2006, 17:01

C&S tyres have quoted me £75 each for Toyo T1-R 205/40 17's. That's pretty reasonable I think.

PEMBO · 03-11-2006, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Mike - can I just point out these that I saw over on SCC? I know they're not in your immediate area, but at that price.

Think they'd look pretty good too

Steve

Thanks Steve, it looks like a good deal but I think the tires would have to be changed as they are 205/55 and I think I would need 205/45 but its worth me thinking about.
Im still confuzled as to 16's or 17's so I might wait till after winter to make my choice.
Ive heard lots of different pros and cons for people so here they are:
Pros for 17's
They look mint
You wouldnt be dissapointed with the size
Low profile tires easy to get
Quite easy to sell on

Cons for 17's
Slightly bigger rollout radius,
resulting in speedo alteration
and loss of acceleration performance
Would probably need lowering to look decent

Pros for 16's
Doesnt need lowering as the rollout is about the same
No loss of acceleration performance
Speedo isnt knocked out

Cons for 16's
Dont look as "wow" as 17's
Id probably always wish Id payed extra and got 17's
Not as "sellable" as 17's
Harder to get tires for

Choices, Choices, Choices

Hence the reason why Ill wait a bit and make sure I have the money to spend. I even seen a non vRS furby on the site with 16's unlowered and it looked quite high still. I was originally looking at 15's but after seeing 17's I felt "whats the point".
Thanks everyone for the help

PEMBO · 03-11-2006, 13:56

Im even more confused now. Wardy, you posted that at 13:39 today (and its 12:55 now so its impossible) and my reply's have gone above you because you posted from your TARDIS in the future.

Its the halloween ghosts I swear...

Wardy · 03-11-2006, 14:39

Mike - can I just point out these that I saw over on SCC? I know they're not in your immediate area, but at that price.

Think they'd look pretty good too

Steve

Wardy · 03-11-2006, 22:21

Mike - it's because the time on the server went a bit wonky. If you head over to the Site Feedback section, you'll see I posted about it last night. Then I had replies about it above my first post!

Scary

Steve

P.S. Fair point about the 55 profile, hadn't noticed that - would knock your speedo reading out slightly and will be a bit more comfy

Steve

chowy · 10-11-2006, 15:46

I got my P Zero Nero 205/40/17 tyres from mytyres.co.uk - Tyres for PASSENGER CARs cheap, bargains, look + save for £64 each IIRC and got them fitted and balanced for £16 at tyre place on North Road, Middlesbrough. Can't remember the name of the place now..

23-10-2006, 20:46	#1
PEMBO Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, home of legends :P (not the worst place in the UK at all...honest guv) Posts: 3,047 Members Car: 1.4 16V Fabia Comfort Thanks: 176 Thanked 100 Times in 30 Posts	Another Alloys Post (Lots of questions so Ill number it all to make life easier!) Hi all, just looking for some alloys and on a low ish budget. I went to halfrauds today to get some ideas and seen some nice ones for about £370. I have a Fabia Comfort 2001 and dont really want to lower it as I cant afford to do this so the alloys have to be a direct replacement. 1) My current tires are 185/60/R14 and was told that if I were to go to 15inch wheels I would need 195/50/R15 tires to keep the same over all size - is this right? 2) Also, would 17's go on ok without lowering and look ok as I might pay the extra? 3) Would I need a different spare or would my 185/60/14 work as a spare just incase. 4) I noticed that both halfrauds and motorworld have "Fox" alloys in, and was told by a friend that these are made of a very cheap alloy and mark very easy - is this true? 5) Is "Wolf race" a decent brand as I seen some of these that I really like! I know there is alot of questions but these things are alot of £££'s so I dont want to blow it all on something that isnt any good, and Im sure you guys will help me make the right decision! Heres a pic of my car incase you need it. Thank you in advance... Mike Pembo __________________ 1.4 16v Comfort 2001 - Average 40.21 MPG (REAL) over 14,909 miles YAR! Subliminal Advertising..Buy PEMBO a PINT!!!! YAR!

23-10-2006, 20:49	#2
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	Re: Another Alloys Post 1) Yep fine. 2) Will look silly 3) Should be fine (although illegal by MOT standards if fitted to the car) 4) You pays ya money 5) As above really. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

23-10-2006, 21:10	#3
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,677 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post I have a set of Fabia vRS alloys in brand new condition with 1000 mile old Bridgestone Turanza (OEM vRS) tyres on them for sale... They'll fit straight on fine, they came off my 06 vRS when it was 2 months old. Price I am looking for is around your budget too, and you won't have to lower the car either, AFAIK the only difference between your suspension and vRS suspension is the spring rate (i.e. how stiff the springs are). __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74. Last edited by texasjohn; 23-10-2006 at 21:13.

23-10-2006, 21:12	#4
ag.morley Insecure Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right on track........ Posts: 4,938 Members Car: Volvo 2.4 T SE XC70 Auto running on LPG Thanks: 13 Thanked 79 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post Mike......The wifes Silverline Estate, on 185/60/14 now wears my Furbie vRS wheels with 205/45/16 Tyres and in my opinion the road holding has been transformed. Holds the road alot better and made the steering a little heavier as we thought it was too light. When these tyres need changing might try 215/40/16 as the tyres are alot cheaper. Still carry the 14" steel spare as it's almost the same rolling radious.........It's a "Get u Home".........Will post some piccies tommorow if you remind me....Hope this Helps........Andy...[.PS I have 7.5X17 Fox Alloys on my vRS................Good wheels, there as good as any other] Last edited by ag.morley; 23-10-2006 at 21:17. Reason: bit more added

25-10-2006, 12:38	#5
PEMBO Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, home of legends :P (not the worst place in the UK at all...honest guv) Posts: 3,047 Members Car: 1.4 16V Fabia Comfort Thanks: 176 Thanked 100 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post Started to look at 16's now and just struggling to find branded tires in the north east - They seem to run at the same price as 17's. Still, 17's look too big for my liking and would cause me too many problems. So, has anyone had any problems getting 16" tires? Thanks all! Mike Pembo __________________ 1.4 16v Comfort 2001 - Average 40.21 MPG (REAL) over 14,909 miles YAR! Subliminal Advertising..Buy PEMBO a PINT!!!! YAR!

25-10-2006, 13:06	#6
LouisTsui Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colchester Posts: 288 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 Comfort, green, no allory wheel >.< Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post How about order from mytyres.co.uk, then get a local garage to fit them. I also drive a green 1.4 16v, and fitted a set of VRS alloys. Well pleased. Louis __________________ I try very hard not to curb my alloys...

25-10-2006, 13:15	#7
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,677 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post Did you see my post about the 16" vrs wheels I have for sale, Pembo? They already have nearly new tyres fitted. Take the wheels and tyres for £450! __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74.

25-10-2006, 20:18	#8
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,226 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post Mike, try C&S tyres in Boro. I use them for replacing my tyres. Got my 205/45 16 Toyo T1-R's from them. Will be getting some 205/40 17 T1-R's from them pretty soon too. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes Last edited by Jon TDI; 25-10-2006 at 20:19.

29-10-2006, 17:01	#10
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,226 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post C&S tyres have quoted me £75 each for Toyo T1-R 205/40 17's. That's pretty reasonable I think. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

03-11-2006, 13:56	#12
PEMBO Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, home of legends :P (not the worst place in the UK at all...honest guv) Posts: 3,047 Members Car: 1.4 16V Fabia Comfort Thanks: 176 Thanked 100 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post Im even more confused now. Wardy, you posted that at 13:39 today (and its 12:55 now so its impossible) and my reply's have gone above you because you posted from your TARDIS in the future. Its the halloween ghosts I swear... __________________ 1.4 16v Comfort 2001 - Average 40.21 MPG (REAL) over 14,909 miles YAR! Subliminal Advertising..Buy PEMBO a PINT!!!! YAR!

03-11-2006, 14:39	#13
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,695 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 456 Thanked 367 Times in 355 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post Mike - can I just point out these that I saw over on SCC? I know they're not in your immediate area, but at that price. Think they'd look pretty good too Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

03-11-2006, 22:21	#14
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,695 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 456 Thanked 367 Times in 355 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post Mike - it's because the time on the server went a bit wonky. If you head over to the Site Feedback section, you'll see I posted about it last night. Then I had replies about it above my first post! Scary Steve P.S. Fair point about the 55 profile, hadn't noticed that - would knock your speedo reading out slightly and will be a bit more comfy Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

10-11-2006, 15:46	#15
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 762 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Another Alloys Post I got my P Zero Nero 205/40/17 tyres from mytyres.co.uk - Tyres for PASSENGER CARs cheap, bargains, look + save for £64 each IIRC and got them fitted and balanced for £16 at tyre place on North Road, Middlesbrough. Can't remember the name of the place now.. __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

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