Hi guys, I've got a 62 plate fabia Monte Carlo and I'm looking to change the wheels. I've priced up 17inch (which I believe are the size of the standard ones) and 18inch also. I would also like to lower it a little so I would like to know how far I could lower it on 17 and 18 wheels without the ride being sacralised too much and without it looking ridiculous. Cheers guys

I cant imagine the ride being much good with 18's on tbh. Id stick with the 17's if it was me. Although i think someone else on here has used 18's.

Go through the 'show us your monte' post and have a look at what you like. Theres plenty in there lowered to different amounts . See what takes your fancy

Edited 14 May, 201412 yr by Otaylor38

Thanks I'll do that now

My recommendation would be 40mm drop as the most for everyday (non show car use) and stay with 17" wheels, ideally with 215/40/17 tyres.

 

Dropping on springs only won't overly hurt the ride as these cars are a bit pants in that department from stock.

 

I am currently lowered on H&R Springs, bought at a good price from Alex @ AKS tuning who has in the past supported the Mk2 guys with good group buys.

 

But I have only yesterday ordered some uprated dampers to try to reduce some of the bouncey ride the car suffers now.

Thanks a lot for the recommendation! Yeah I have noticed the ride on the fabia is really poor which is why I'm worried about making it any worse by adding bigger wheels or lower springs, although I am keen because it would look nice. Defo think 17 is the way forward though

Adding a Eibach or H&R lowered spring kit should only improve the ride and handling.

 

Personally I found the ride was better after fitting the Eibach springs but the handing was improve noticeably.