Looks good mate I wouldn't worry about lowering it either

Zeniths work so well. Looks much nicer. Wouldn't worry about lowering it - keep it practical and make a saving.

Thanks Lee and Nick I was thinking the same:)

Maybe just some 10 or 15mm spacers on the rear would make it look better

Yeah, 10mm on the front, 15mm on the rear - bish bash bosh, job's a good 'un.

On the subject of spacers, when I had a look on eBay there seemed to be a large selection; ranging from expensive to cheap. There was also "shims" and "spacers" with a substantial price difference between them. Whats the difference and does it pay to buy expensive spacers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-OCTAVIA-BIMECC-HUBCENTRIC-WHEEL-SPACER-KIT-15MM-/290472976358?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item43a189dfe6

These would be the ones needed.Also avaliable in 10mm too.They have to be Hubcentric spacers for the VAG group (57.1mm)and also need Radius seated wheel bolts for original OEM alloys.Longer locking bolts would be reqiured also.

The shims on Ebay are for Positive camber on the rear for people with lowered suspension so you can get wheelarch clearance.

I agree there are many listed at different prices but i wouldn,t go for really cheap ones.The average price is around £45 upwards for decent ones.