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nick_vrs
in Skoda Octavia Mk1 (1996-2004)

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hi guys, im considering a set of new 18" alloys and was after some advice / pictures.

i have 2002 octavia vrs in silver and just wanted know if any of you have 18" rims and how the car drives with them fitted. do you loose the ride comfort etc

and if any of you have some pictures to show me that would be good.

i have seen these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-R8-ALLOY-WHEELS-AND-TYRES-AUDI-VW-SEAT-SKODA_W0QQitemZ120532340242QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item1c10498e12

and i think thats the kind of look im after or if you have any other recommendations i would be happy to see them.

i quite like the idea of a bit of black in the rims just to break it up.

idealy it would be nice to see some photos of your cars with 18" rims fitted to getter a better idea.

thanks for your help

nick

Edited by nick_vrs

These ones are the wrong PCD for a mk1.

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These ones are the wrong PCD for a mk1.

thanks kenny, excuse my ignorance but what is pcd?

they look seriously smart, right up my street. B) what kind of money are you lookimg at for a set like that?

I paid £625 with the tyres (KU31) But my mate works for wheel sellers. Where in the country are you?

Look ok to me but ring and ask what make of tyre they would be using and ask to upgrade if they do. Will ring my mate 2moro and get a price for you. Thinking now weather i paid £625 or £425 for mine. Will find out for ya mate.

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Look ok to me but ring and ask what make of tyre they would be using and ask to upgrade if they do. Will ring my mate 2moro and get a price for you. Thinking now weather i paid £625 or £425 for mine. Will find out for ya mate.

thanks mate, how is the ride affected if any? is it still a nice smooth ride or do the larger wheels ruin it?

thanks mate, how is the ride affected if any? is it still a nice smooth ride or do the larger wheels ruin it?

Had coilovers fitted at same time so can't 100% say.

All lower profile tyres will cause a difference thats for sure but i wouldn't say mine now even with the coilovers is harsh at all

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Had coilovers fitted at same time so can't 100% say.

All lower profile tyres will cause a difference thats for sure but i wouldn't say mine now even with the coilovers is harsh at all

i expected there to be a little change in the ride, i was just hoping that it didnt change it dramatically.

to be honest i really like those wheels and im gonna have to get them now anyway B)

Recently fitted 18inch rs6 reps on mine and still have standard suspension. Obviously with the lower profile you feel the road surface a bit more but it has not been what i call a drastic difference and still comfortable.

Hope that helps and should be able to post pic if you needed

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Recently fitted 18inch rs6 reps on mine and still have standard suspension. Obviously with the lower profile you feel the road surface a bit more but it has not been what i call a drastic difference and still comfortable.

Hope that helps and should be able to post pic if you needed

hi taz, thanks for the reply & yes a pic would be good if you dont mind.

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Had coilovers fitted at same time so can't 100% say.

All lower profile tyres will cause a difference thats for sure but i wouldn't say mine now even with the coilovers is harsh at all

thanks for all your replys guys, im getting all excited like a small child now in anticipation to getting my new wheels :giggle:

hi taz, thanks for the reply & yes a pic would be good if you dont mind.

Took some picks on my phone (Samsung Pixon) and now trying to get them onto my laptop in a way i can put them up on here but it;s not having any of it. Ahhhh modern technology! Will keep trying and hopefully sort asap

Took some picks on my phone (Samsung Pixon) and now trying to get them onto my laptop in a way i can put them up on here but it;s not having any of it. Ahhhh modern technology! Will keep trying and hopefully sort asap

Ok i am having to admit defeat. This is probably the wrong place to normally post this question but trying to upload pics for nick_vrs and it's really not having it. Can anyone help?

Ok i am having to admit defeat. This is probably the wrong place to normally post this question but trying to upload pics for nick_vrs and it's really not having it. Can anyone help?

create an account on something like photobucket(it's free) save you pics to it and then you can upload the links to the briskoda site.

You can also just upload JPEG type files staright from the attach menu on here although there is a limit on size and pixel quality. You can do this when replying to messages by selecting the advanced section.

I am sure there is a how to on this site in the main home page somewhere

create an account on something like photobucket(it's free) save you pics to it and then you can upload the links to the briskoda site.

You can also just upload JPEG type files staright from the attach menu on here although there is a limit on size and pixel quality. You can do this when replying to messages by selecting the advanced section.

I am sure there is a how to on this site in the main home page somewhere

Cheers Bowders. Trying to set up Image Shack at the moment so will hopefully post some pics under new thread tonight

hi taz, thanks for the reply & yes a pic would be good if you dont mind.

Nick, just posted up new topic with pics of my vrs if you wanted to take a look mate. Hope it helps and sorry for delay on pics

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