Winter wheel advice for VRS

[bandrew465]

Hi

 

I currently have a 2010 Octavia L&K 1.8Tsi with a set of steel rims for winter, they are 15".  I have just ordered a VRS (well its been pre ordered by the dealer, so I should have it within 3 weeks).  Looking at the VRS, I am pretty sure that there is no way my existing steels will fit, can someone confirm for me please?

 

Thanks

 

Andy

Edited 16 October, 2014 by bandrew465

[Auric Goldfinger]

The smallest size wheel to fit the MKIII Vrs is 17" due to the large brake discs on the front.

[Shermo]

They need to be 17" or bigger rims, which means getting a set of alloys.

Take a look on www.mrwinterwheels.co.uk

[bandrew465]

Thank you both.  I always know I can get a quick and proper answer here.

 

Am I allowed to sell my old wheels/tyres on here?

 

Andy

[Auric Goldfinger]

Thank you both.  I always know I can get a quick and proper answer here.

 

Am I allowed to sell my old wheels/tyres on here?

 

Andy

 

If you join freedom, £12 a  year.  Look in the shop 

[bandrew465]

Thanks

[sh4rpsh00ter]

Is there no 17" steels in the VAG range?

For example VW Transporter or Caddy?

[trundlenut]

Is there no 17" steels in the VAG range?

For example VW Transporter or Caddy?

Caddy has 15 or 16 inch, I can check when I get to work. T5 has a different pcd, so no good. I don't think the T4 has 17" steels at all.

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[adder]

16" steelies fit the previous VRS, has the new one got bigger brakes/calipers?

[trundlenut]

16" steelies fit the previous VRS, has the new one got bigger brakes/calipers?

Yes.

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[Hallyboy]

Just bought 4 new Pictoris for my vRS from Eskoda-shop.cz. Cost £580 inc delivery to Fife. That is less than half price.

My Czech non existent, but all done via Internet and email.

[bandrew465]

Hallyboy, thanks for the head up on that source for wheels.  I had been looking in the UK and couldn't find anything with a reasonable price.

 

Have yours turned up?  Everything okay with them?

 

Thanks

 

Andy

Edited 16 October, 2014 by bandrew465

[trundlenut]

Caddy has 15 or 16 inch, I can check when I get to work. T5 has a different pcd, so no good. I don't think the T4 has 17" steels at all.

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All our Caddys at work have 15" wheels.

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[adder]

I'd buy some second hand alloys off ebay/gumtree, get some cheap winter tyres from these guys in germany http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/ (only take a couple of days to arrive) then get your local 'alloy wheel specialist' to stick them together

I did this a few years ago - some 16" Audi alloys only cost £40 off ebay (ok 17s will be a bit more expensive) and I think the winter tyres were less than £50 a pop

I know the old stud pattern will still fit the latest Octavia as the wife nicked em last year and stuck them on her Mk7 Golf 

 

EDit: Chr!st that's a cheap 17" winter tyre at £46.69 and it's a Continental http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/continental/conti-winter-contact-ts810/215-65-r17-98t-183051

the Germans are literally giving this stuff away, you Brits have never had it so good   :beer:  

Edited 16 October, 2014 by adder

[Oldfellah]

Hi

 

I currently have a 2010 Octavia L&K 1.8Tsi with a set of steel rims for winter, they are 15".  I have just ordered a VRS (well its been pre ordered by the dealer, so I should have it within 3 weeks).  Looking at the VRS, I am pretty sure that there is no way my existing steels will fit, can someone confirm for me please?

 

Thanks

 

Andy

You could also ask your dealer whether he'd let you have some 17" alloys at cost price. Got a "free" set myself when I bought my vRS, but that was a demo car so they were keen to make a sale. Always worth asking though, as they can only say No.

[Nickh]

I asked at the dealer and there are no standard steels to fit over the calipers. New alloys are minimum of eighteen and about three hundred quid! I've got winter tyres and a mate at ats who swaps em for me. Loads of places offer the service if you buy the tyres from them.

[Hallyboy]

Hallyboy, thanks for the head up on that source for wheels.  I had been looking in the UK and couldn't find anything with a reasonable price.

 

Have yours turned up?  Everything okay with them?

 

Thanks

 

Andy

Hi Andy

Everything was fine, took about 10 days from placing the order to receiving the alloys. Paid credit card no problems there either. Had to place 2 orders for 2 wheels each as the DHL carriage max was 30 kg and alloys are 12.9 each.

Other than that no worries, and less than 50% cost in UK.

Wheels are on the car now with my winters fitted

Steve

[blahde2]

Just fitted my winter wheels n tyres today.

A painful €750 for the set but happy with the result.

What do you all think?

Alloys: MAM W3

Tyres: Conti winter contact T850 -- 225/45/R17 91H.

I think she suits the VRS just fine.

[DEZMONDE]

Blahde2 is that in BFG?

I like them currently looking myself for a set for winter. Is 225/45/17 the recommended size?

Dez

Kev

[Rsrob]

Very nice the wheel sit will on the car

Fitted my winter last week got some superb 18" alloys and some uniroyal Ms plus 77 tyres

[blahde2]

Blahde2 is that in BFG?

I like them currently looking myself for a set for winter. Is 225/45/17 the recommended size?

Dez

Kev

Yes, you will need 17" alloys and this is the not only the recommend tyre size but also the cheaper of the two that fit.

If you don't have a VRS then 16" or even 15" steelies shold fit and will cost quite a bit less.

[neiln]

blimey that eskoda shop is keenly priced, half uk dealer prices and seems to be a very extensive range of vag group rims.  I've just had a browse.

 

how about some 7x17s for your vrs for ~£85 a pop?  you won't get after market for less than about £75 so they seem very cost effective.  they are for a yeti but look to be the right dimensions to fit a vrs http://www.eskoda-shop.cz/Disky/1460-Kolo-z-lehk%C3%A9-slitiny-DOLOMITE-7-0Jx17 

 

or if you want some new 18s

 

7.5x18s for £111 (zenith) http://www.eskoda-shop.cz/Disky/1498-Kolo-z-lehk%C3%A9-slitiny-ZENITH-7-5Jx18-H2

 

or if you want narrow tyres for winter (I believe skoda recommended sizes are 225/40 R18 92Y / 7,5J x 18 ET51

225/45 R17 91V / 7J x 17 ET49

205/50 R17 89V M+S / 6Jx17 ET48)

 

how about some Flash alloys from the octy 2, http://www.eskoda-shop.cz/rozmer-R17-37067/1452-Kolo-z-lehk%C3%A9-slitiny-FLASH-6-0Jx17  about £61 a pop.

[Black_Sheep]

Just fitted my winter wheels n tyres today.

A painful €750 for the set but happy with the result.

What do you all think?

Alloys: MAM W3

Tyres: Conti winter contact T850 -- 225/45/R17 91H.

I think she suits the VRS just fine.

Make sure you use a good sealant on the MAM alloys. The paint / lacquer on my set of 16" MAM rims (similar design to yours) is looking pretty shabby around the centre cap and between the joins of the spoke and the rim - only 2 seasons use albeit one very harsh winter and several trips to the Alps where they would be encrusted with 5mm of salt after 700km of driving - car washed weekly or more too. Also not too sure what the rims were protected with during manufacture but they are forever losing balance weights as they just don't seem to stay adhered to the surface.

[bandrew465]

Hi Andy

Everything was fine, took about 10 days from placing the order to receiving the alloys. Paid credit card no problems there either. Had to place 2 orders for 2 wheels each as the DHL carriage max was 30 kg and alloys are 12.9 each.

Other than that no worries, and less than 50% cost in UK.

Wheels are on the car now with my winters fitted

Steve

Thanks for the update Steve

[DEZMONDE]

Blahde2, if you don't mind me asking where did you purchase?

I too have a vrs and in need of winters whilst out in bfg.

Dez

Kev