Opinions on 18"s...

primey · 19-07-2006, 23:18

I've finally got the money together to get myself some 18s.

I've got three styles in mind which I like.

New R32, New RS4 and RS8 styles.

I was just wondering what peoples thoughts were?

I know the RS8's have been done do death on Skoda's but i really like the New RS4's and the New R32's.

bryan · 20-07-2006, 05:16

Of the 3 it would have to be the RS4'S for me

primey · 20-07-2006, 06:52

RS4's are what I'm thinking......

ChrisRs · 20-07-2006, 07:08

Personally I think they are too big on a Fabia

Ps You have a PM

fluffy01016 · 20-07-2006, 07:33

Incase you've not seen the pics before

ChrisRs · 20-07-2006, 07:39

Sorry Paul. Of course. You covered me in soot on the way back to Menston

theoldbill · 20-07-2006, 09:16

Not keen on the R32's, a guy down the road has one and I've always thought it was a cracking looking car but let down by the wheels.

I vote for RS8's.

Baker21 · 20-07-2006, 10:01

Fluffy - LOL!!! (Old picture though!!)

Can someone please clarify for me that they are called RS8's?!?!? IMO Audi have never made an RS8 and therefore the wheels in question are A8's?!?!?

I personally would recommend that you go for something different than those 3 wheels shown? Why not spend that little bit extra and get a wheel that will really suit the car like some ACE132's or maybe some BBS CH's?

What look are you trying to achieve? OEM or OEM+?

dsmithmobile · 20-07-2006, 16:32

Of the three shown i prefer the new RS4 alloys but as mentioned above if you have the budget then look around at some others,plenty of alloy wheel manufacturers out there but my personal faves are bbs lm's but there pretty pricey

Baker21 · 20-07-2006, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmithmobile

Of the three shown i prefer the new RS4 alloys but as mentioned above if you have the budget then look around at some others,plenty of alloy wheel manufacturers out there but my personal faves are bbs lm's but there pretty pricey

YES, YES, YES, YES, YES.......I completely agree, only wise that I had the cash to have got the LM's over the AR1's!!

Here are some pics of how good the LM's can look (sorry none are Skoda's):

May not be to everyone's taste but I wish I'd have had those LM's on my Bora!!

dsmithmobile · 20-07-2006, 16:51

Yes well i had the same opinion,i saw them on a bora and thought i have to get a set of them on the octy,then i saw the price and thought maybe not,lol
i also like the image 3 piece rims fitted to the blue bora in this months pvw which i'm sure will be very expensive too

Baker21 · 21-07-2006, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmithmobile

Yes well i had the same opinion,i saw them on a bora and thought i have to get a set of them on the octy,then i saw the price and thought maybe not,lol
i also like the image 3 piece rims fitted to the blue bora in this months pvw which i'm sure will be very expensive too

Pics!?!?!?

primey · 21-07-2006, 11:03

What about these?

Baker21 · 21-07-2006, 11:12

'Ace' wheels, LOL!!

Not bad but I am not convinced that they would look good on the Superb?

Do you intend to lower the Superb in the future? If so then why not consider a nice 17" / 18" Audi OEM wheel or Seat wheel?

primey · 21-07-2006, 11:16

It is going to be lowered slightly (30mm) ut dont want to go drop too low as I drag a weekend shed.

My number one choice of wheel at the moment are the new Audi RS4 style wheels (middle picture at top of post) as I really really like the look of them.

I'm still exploring my options though....

Baker21 · 21-07-2006, 11:21

Well if you like those then mate I would go for it, nothing to loose.

You could always go for the Octy RS Alloys (as shown in a photoshop that someone did for me below, excuse the tints and the bumper smoothing):

primey · 21-07-2006, 13:11

Already looked into the new Octy vRS wheels. Although PCD is the same, the Offset is different. I contacted Lummox to see if it was possible to fit them, and he said no

Baker21 · 21-07-2006, 13:31

Hmmmm....

What offest are the Octy wheels then? Superb is ET35 I believe?

primey · 21-07-2006, 13:34

Superb it ET 35. I dont know what the new vRS is

Baker21 · 21-07-2006, 13:59

May be worth finding out if you fancy them?

dsmithmobile · 21-07-2006, 18:29

Pics of bora for baker21 not really good pics but there image 3 piece rims and they look gorgeous
ElsecarGTIMeet046.jpg

ElsecarGTIMeet025.jpg

Baker21 · 22-07-2006, 06:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmithmobile

Pics of bora for baker21 not really good pics but there image 3 piece rims and they look gorgeous
Attachment 10243

Attachment 10244

Ahhh, yes this is '4lows' new(ish) Bora off UK-MKIV's, lovely work and just as nice as his old Golf that he used to have.

Love what he has done with the wheels and it has to be said that he has achieved a lovely stand, certainly better than my Bora ever used to look!!

20-07-2006, 05:16	#2
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20-07-2006, 06:52	#3
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20-07-2006, 07:08	#4
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20-07-2006, 07:39	#6
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20-07-2006, 09:16	#7
theoldbill Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 96 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Not keen on the R32's, a guy down the road has one and I've always thought it was a cracking looking car but let down by the wheels. I vote for RS8's.

20-07-2006, 10:01	#8
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Fluffy - LOL!!! (Old picture though!!) Can someone please clarify for me that they are called RS8's?!?!? IMO Audi have never made an RS8 and therefore the wheels in question are A8's?!?!? I personally would recommend that you go for something different than those 3 wheels shown? Why not spend that little bit extra and get a wheel that will really suit the car like some ACE132's or maybe some BBS CH's? What look are you trying to achieve? OEM or OEM+? __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

20-07-2006, 16:32	#9
dsmithmobile Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hull,East Yorkshire Posts: 1,068 Members Car: 02 black magic octavia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Of the three shown i prefer the new RS4 alloys but as mentioned above if you have the budget then look around at some others,plenty of alloy wheel manufacturers out there but my personal faves are bbs lm's but there pretty pricey __________________ my car pics and spec here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309233

20-07-2006, 16:51	#11
dsmithmobile Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hull,East Yorkshire Posts: 1,068 Members Car: 02 black magic octavia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Yes well i had the same opinion,i saw them on a bora and thought i have to get a set of them on the octy,then i saw the price and thought maybe not,lol i also like the image 3 piece rims fitted to the blue bora in this months pvw which i'm sure will be very expensive too __________________ my car pics and spec here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309233

21-07-2006, 11:12	#14
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... 'Ace' wheels, LOL!! Not bad but I am not convinced that they would look good on the Superb? Do you intend to lower the Superb in the future? If so then why not consider a nice 17" / 18" Audi OEM wheel or Seat wheel? __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

21-07-2006, 11:16	#15
primey Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 841 Members Car: Silver Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... It is going to be lowered slightly (30mm) ut dont want to go drop too low as I drag a weekend shed. My number one choice of wheel at the moment are the new Audi RS4 style wheels (middle picture at top of post) as I really really like the look of them. I'm still exploring my options though.... __________________ Paul My Car - Nightfire Blue Superb - 2.5 V6 TDi - Dark Leather Interior - Xenons - Serious Pimp Tints - Sat Nav - Detchable Towbar - Green Cotton Panel Filter - MINTEX Xtreme Performance Brake Pads - Chrome Wing Mirrors - 18" New RS4 Rims - Neuspeed Lower Rear ARB - Pipewerx Custom Stainless Exhaust with 200cel Cat - Custom Code PHASE II Remap - Huge Smile - Can my bank account keep up? ...

21-07-2006, 11:21	#16
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Well if you like those then mate I would go for it, nothing to loose. You could always go for the Octy RS Alloys (as shown in a photoshop that someone did for me below, excuse the tints and the bumper smoothing): __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

21-07-2006, 13:11	#17
primey Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 841 Members Car: Silver Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Already looked into the new Octy vRS wheels. Although PCD is the same, the Offset is different. I contacted Lummox to see if it was possible to fit them, and he said no __________________ Paul My Car - Nightfire Blue Superb - 2.5 V6 TDi - Dark Leather Interior - Xenons - Serious Pimp Tints - Sat Nav - Detchable Towbar - Green Cotton Panel Filter - MINTEX Xtreme Performance Brake Pads - Chrome Wing Mirrors - 18" New RS4 Rims - Neuspeed Lower Rear ARB - Pipewerx Custom Stainless Exhaust with 200cel Cat - Custom Code PHASE II Remap - Huge Smile - Can my bank account keep up? ...

21-07-2006, 13:31	#18
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Hmmmm.... What offest are the Octy wheels then? Superb is ET35 I believe? __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

21-07-2006, 13:34	#19
primey Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 841 Members Car: Silver Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Superb it ET 35. I dont know what the new vRS is __________________ Paul My Car - Nightfire Blue Superb - 2.5 V6 TDi - Dark Leather Interior - Xenons - Serious Pimp Tints - Sat Nav - Detchable Towbar - Green Cotton Panel Filter - MINTEX Xtreme Performance Brake Pads - Chrome Wing Mirrors - 18" New RS4 Rims - Neuspeed Lower Rear ARB - Pipewerx Custom Stainless Exhaust with 200cel Cat - Custom Code PHASE II Remap - Huge Smile - Can my bank account keep up? ...

21-07-2006, 13:59	#20
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... May be worth finding out if you fancy them? __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

21-07-2006, 18:29	#21
dsmithmobile Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hull,East Yorkshire Posts: 1,068 Members Car: 02 black magic octavia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Opinions on 18"s... Pics of bora for baker21 not really good pics but there image 3 piece rims and they look gorgeous ElsecarGTIMeet046.jpg ElsecarGTIMeet025.jpg __________________ my car pics and spec here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309233

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