New Fabia with 18" alloys and sports suspension

[James777]

What is everyones thoughts on 18" alloys and the compulsory sports suspension? I like the design of the wheels but could they be a very harsh ride?

[daveface]

I'm sure it would be fine, if I were getting a new Fabia it's what I would spec.....I did a spec the other day...came to £21,500 

[RickW]

3 hours ago, daveface said:

I'm sure it would be fine, if I were getting a new Fabia it's what I would spec.....I did a spec the other day...came to £21,500 

Far too much money.

[Ootohere]

Skoda use the term Sport when they mean a few mm lower.  Nothing sporty about the suspension.

If you want bigger wheels and not a lot of sidewall hight then just go for that. 

Do you live & drive where there are pretty good road surfaces with not many potholes and not much ironwork sticking up on road surfaces?

& not high rough kerbs, or have anyone that does 'touch parking' driving the car?

The 18 Alloys and 225/35 R 18 tyres that were on some Audi A1's with only 122 ps were a terrible ride IMO, i had some on a Mk2 Fabia vRS to try them.

Edited 18 August, 2018 by Offski

[Markkoni]

Fabia goes on 215 35 tyre on 18" wheels. Is there air in that tyres?

 

[James777]

20 hours ago, Offski said:

Skoda use the term Sport when they mean a few mm lower.  Nothing sporty about the suspension.

If you want bigger wheels and not a lot of sidewall hight then just go for that. 

Do you live & drive where there are pretty good road surfaces with not many potholes and not much ironwork sticking up on road surfaces?

& not high rough kerbs, or have anyone that does 'touch parking' driving the car?

The 18 Alloys and 225/35 R 18 tyres that were on some Audi A1's with only 122 ps were a terrible ride IMO, i had some on a Mk2 Fabia vRS to try them.

No our roads here are far from smooth and potholes a plenty. The iron work we tend to have a lot that has sunk below road level. I manage ok with my 17's at the minute.

I think I may be best to stick with 17" on the new one.

It could also look like it's on stilts with 18" as well.

[James777]

Thanks all for your input so far

[Octy09]

On 18/08/2018 at 19:12, James777 said:

What is everyones thoughts on 18" alloys and the compulsory sports suspension? I like the design of the wheels but could they be a very harsh ride?

I've got the 17s and Sports Suspension on my Monte. I'd say that's harsh enough without adding another inch to the alloys.

[James777]

12 hours ago, Octy09 said:

I've got the 17s and Sports Suspension on my Monte. I'd say that's harsh enough without adding another inch to the alloys.

Ordered today with 17s, 18's a step too far I reckon

[Octy09]

8 hours ago, James777 said:

Ordered today with 17s, 18's a step too far I reckon

Nice one. In my opinion the sports suspension does make a difference too - car feels stiffer and leans less in the bends than standard car (having driven several non-Monte, non-sports suspension courtesy cars). Enjoy!

[James777]

1 hour ago, Octy09 said:

Nice one. In my opinion the sports suspension does make a difference too - car feels stiffer and leans less in the bends than standard car (having driven several non-Monte, non-sports suspension courtesy cars). Enjoy!

Yep got the sports suspension too amongst a few other bits. I test drove a Monte with 17's and sports suspension and could feel a real good difference compared to my car without the sports suspension and 17's

Can't wait now should be here by mid to late December.

[SurreyJohn]

The 18 inch wheels are fine, providing you like tailgating a road paving machine

Wouldn’t recommend them on any poor quality or potholed roads

 

To be honest if you take kids or grandkids on a spirited drive with those wheels you stand a good chance of decorating the inside with vomit