Hi all, thinking of getting these alloys for mk2 vrs estate. Does anyone know if these will fit ok? https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/ispiri/csrdtf/gold-polished-lip/18-inch/skoda/fabia-vrs/2010-2014

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by GUESTY

12 minutes ago, GUESTY said:

Hi all, thinking of getting these alloys for mk2 vrs estate. Does anyone know if these will fit ok? https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/ispiri/csrdtf/gold-polished-lip/18-inch/skoda/fabia-vrs/2010-2014

 

How much do they weigh?

 

For comparison, you can get 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1 forged alloy Audi rims that only weigh about 5.5kg each.

 

Those rims may be more than double that weight.

 

One problem with buying aftermarket rims is that when one gets damaged and you need a single replacement quickly you may not be able to get one...and even if you can the seller might be asking a ridiculous price.

 

I'm not sure what size tyres you think would be suitable for 8.5J or 9.5J wide 18" rims to fit the Fabia. They really wouldn't be suitable for the small relatively lightweight Fabia. Remember, those rims are probably strong enough and heavy enough for the biggest Mercedes car. Wheels that are too heavy will ruin your car's handling.

 

Both the 18" diameter of those rims and the 8.5J width are both far too big for the little Fabia.

 

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by Carlston

Why do they come up as suitable for the car on the website after I put my car details in if they won't fit?

@Carlston  Sometime you will have to accept that people will go for style over function in the UK and not everyone will go to smaller rims and higher sidewalls, even in the winter.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/397377-18s-on-a-fabia-mk2

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/309782-18-wheels-on-fabia-ii

 

@GUESTY

When looking for 18" rims you can find new or used that are for Audi A1's that fit and that were even the size that came on Little Audi Cars with 122ps..

They were 225/35 R 18 Tyres from the factory.   Not a size Skoda used though.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/442801-audi-a1-rotors-to-fit-mk1-fabia-vrs

 

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot

31 minutes ago, GUESTY said:

Why do they come up as suitable for the car on the website after I put my car details in if they won't fit?

 

This is what it says on wheel-size.com

Skoda Fabia 2012 1.4TSI VRS

– Generation: Mk2 5J [2007 .. 2014] [EUDM]  

– Power: 177 hp | 132 kW | 179 PS 

– Engine: CAVE, I4, Petrol

– Center Bore: 57.1 mm 

– Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts 

– Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 

– Trim Production: [2010 .. 2014]

Tire	Rim	PCD
205/45R16 83V	6.5Jx16 ET43	5x100	2.2
205/40ZR17 84W	7Jx17 ET48	5x100	2.2
215/40ZR17 87W	7Jx17 ET43	5x100	2.2
215/35ZR18 84W	7Jx18 ET43	5x100	2.3

 

So you may be able to fit 215/35R18 tyres on suitable rims, ie. 7J rim NOT 8.5J rims. You will also need a suitable offset such as ET43. However, you are pushing the limits of what is possible to fit without rubbing so you may get rubbing.

 

205/45R16 would be a lot more sensible especially on 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 rims. This would enable you to have a cheap steel spare rim to match four alloy rims.

 

Alcar 9680 Steel Rim 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1

 

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750923

 

Bear in mind that 215/35R18 will give very little protection from pothole damage...so much so that it's a case of when your 18" alloy rims break and buckle...NOT if.

 

Here's a Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyre in size 215/35R18 that's not as expensive as some if you still want to go down the 18" route.

 

 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/tyres/uniroyal-4024068002970-03610360000

 

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by Carlston

^^^^^

The Mk2 Fabia vRS are from 2010-2015 and production stopped in 2014.

The Generation might well be from 2007.  So that is the Trim Production 2010-2014.

@GUESTY

You may get rubbing with a lowered car,

but not a Standard Mk2 vRS as from the factory or with the springs fitted as the Dealer Fit Option Eibach springs fitted at the PDI in the UK.

 

215/40 R17 or 205/45 R 17 are a good choice for a Mk2 Fabia vRS in the UK if you are not wanting to go to a 16" rim or up to a 18" rim.

There are plenty here that can contest to that.

 

There are members that know the scores on the doors and all the spec which is great, like @Carlstonwho appear to have never actually driven the cars.

 

PS

The full size alloy and tyre to match what you fit on the car will fit in the Spare Tyre Well.

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot

21 minutes ago, e-Roottoot said:

^^^^^

The Mk2 Fabia vRS are from 2010-2015 and production stopped in 2014.

The Generation might well be from 2007.  So that is the Trim Production 2010-2014.

@GUESTY

You may get rubbing with a lowered car,

but not a Standard Mk2 vRS as from the factory or with the springs fitted as the Dealer Fit Option Eibach springs fitted at the PDI in the UK.

 

215/40 R17 or 205/45 R 17 are a good choice for a Mk2 Fabia vRS in the UK if you are not wanting to go to a 16" rim or up to a 18" rim.

There are plenty here that can contest to that.

 

There are members that know the scores on the doors and all the spec which is great, like @Carlstonwho appear to have never actually driven the cars.

 

PS

The full size alloy and tyre to match what you fit on the car will fit in the Spare Tyre Well.

 

So is that a yes they would fit regarding the last post. ^

@GUESTY

The correct Offset, PCD & width rims in 18" with the suitable tyre will fit.   

I have had 225/35 R 18" off an Audi on am Mk2 Fabia Hatch.

(I did not like them actually, i prefer 215/40 R 17's, and i had reduced the Steering assist when on as i do with any Mk2 Fabia vRS)

 

So which are you asking about now, is it the 18" as posted by @Carlston?

PS

As my insurer did not accept that 18" rims were a Factory Standard fit (OEM) size in the UK the wheels were declared as a modification, but that was no extra cost as the cars had declared mods on the Proposal & Schedule,

8 minutes ago, e-Roottoot said:

@GUESTY

The correct Offset, PCD & width rims in 18" with the suitable tyre will fit.   

I have had 225/35 R 18" off an Audi on am Mk2 Fabia Hatch.

(I did not like them actually, i prefer 215/40 R 17's, and i had reduced the Steering assist when on as i do with any Mk2 Fabia vRS)

 

So which are you asking about now, is it the 18" as posted by @Carlston?

So I can only put 7J on my car then? 8.5J 9.5J  would not fit?

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by GUESTY

They will fit if the suspension is high, but only with stretched tyres and just be totally impractical.

& not be legal with the rim / tyre outside the body.

 

18 x 7.5 rims fit with the correct ET. 

 

 

 

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot

Thanks e-Roottoot. I will keep looking. They are they only style I like as well. 😔

There are Bola ones or i have on order OZ ones similar in 17" for my Corsa, 

 

Maybe in your fitment in 18" or 17" which really might be best for tyres.

Edited 27 November, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot

Original Equipment Audi A1 Alloy Rims 7.5Jx17 ET36

http://www.oemepc.com/audi/part_single/catalog/au/markt/RDW/modell/A1/year/2016/drive_standart/792/hg_ug/601/subcategory/601070/part_id/254951/lang/e

 

8X0601025AP

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-AUDI-A1-8X-17-Alloy-Wheels-7-5Jx17H2-ET36-PCD-5x100-8X0601025AP/174322194522?hash=item289669985a%3Ag%3A9xoAAOSwFz9ea3pI&LH_ItemCondition=4

 

8X0601025BM

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-AUDI-A1-8X-17-Alloy-Wheels-7-5Jx17H2-ET36-PCD-5x100-8X0601025AP/174322194522?hash=item289669985a%3Ag%3A9xoAAOSwFz9ea3pI&LH_ItemCondition=4

 

With the two above models of 17" Audi A1 alloy rims you can change the centre cap to a Skoda one making them look original equipment on the Skoda.

 

215/40R17 would be ideal for the 7.5J wide rims.

 

Edited 28 November, 20205 yr by Carlston

The 18" rims are the Polygram as fitted to the A1 Competition Line 1.4 TSI 122ps.  MY2012.  ( A1 in Red or the stickered up ones..) Horrible IMO.

Or the other styles OEM or aftermarket.

7.5 x18 ET 39.5 5x100

 

 

Edited 28 November, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot

Get some old 17" alloys, refurbish and powder coat, much more fun and cheaper, once powder coated easy to fix minor chips. 

On 28/11/2020 at 05:18, Ootohere said:

The 18" rims are the Polygram as fitted to the A1 Competition Line 1.4 TSI 122ps.  MY2012.  ( A1 in Red or the stickered up ones..) Horrible IMO.

Or the other styles OEM or aftermarket.

7.5 x18 ET 39.5 5x100

 

 

Thank you so much for post, spec is spot on. Just got my self audi a1 wheels with same spec and its amazing, now needs some lowering.