Hi everyone. 

 

I've been struggling to get a definitive answer to this question, so thought I'd try the knowledgeable chaps and chapettes on here... 

 

I have a 2009 mk2 Octavia vRS and I'm wondering if these wheels will be an easy straight swap with the standard rims? As it says in the ad, they're from a Mk7 Golf GTD. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

 

Thanks. 

Edited 22 December, 20205 yr by bryanvr6

Yes they should bolt straight on

Perfect... Thanks for the reassurance. Last thing I want to do is drop £750 sheets on a set of wheels that don't fit! 

https://www.wheelfitment.eu/

 

This is a great website for checking what wheels are compatible with your car

4 hours ago, bryanvr6 said:

Hi everyone. 

 

I've been struggling to get a definitive answer to this question, so thought I'd try the knowledgeable chaps and chapettes on here... 

 

I have a 2009 mk2 Octavia vRS and I'm wondering if these wheels will be an easy straight swap with the standard rims? As it says in the ad, they're from a Mk7 Golf GTD. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

 

Thanks. 

 

VW Golf MK7 Nogaro Alloy Rims 7.5Jx18 ET49 5/112 57.1

https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/golf+variant+4motion/golf/2016-746/6/601-601065/

 

18" alloy rims are surprisingly heavy. Most are over 12kg each without the tyre.

 

225/45R17 on 7J rims would give a more comfortable ride than 225/40R18 on 7.5J rims and be less prone to kerbing and pothole damage.

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/octavia/2009/

Skoda Octavia 2009 2.0TDi RS

– Generation: 1Z [2005 .. 2012] [EUDM]  

– Power: 168 hp | 125 kW | 170 PS 

– Engine: I4, Diesel

– Center Bore: 57.1 mm 

– Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts 

– Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 

– Trim Production: [2006 .. 2012]

Tire	Rim	PCD
225/45ZR17 91W	7Jx17 ET54	5x112	2.5
225/40ZR18 91W	7.5Jx18 ET51	5x112	2.5

 

Skoda Octavia 2009 2.0TSi RS

– Generation: 1Z [2005 .. 2012] [EUDM]  

– Power: 197 hp | 147 kW | 200 PS 

– Engine: I4, Petrol

– Center Bore: 57.1 mm 

– Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts 

– Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 

– Trim Production: [2007 .. 2012]

Tire	Rim	PCD
225/45ZR17 91W	7Jx17 ET54	5x112	2.5
225/40ZR18 92W	7.5Jx18 ET51	5x112	2.5

Edited 22 December, 20205 yr by Carlston

Thanks for the additional info champions! Muchly appreciated. 

 

With the car sitting on 18s as standard and being so used to them, I couldn't go down to 17s. I did consider moving to 19s but decided against it because of weight and ride issues. 

I've never driven 19"s. But with 18" on my 2011 vRS I preferred the 17" balance on my golf gt tsi.    But, on a car designed for 18" it is hard to go back... depends if standard ride height, spacers etc as well I suppose. Personally I think the 17" rims and tyres were more than enough balance performance vs comfort for me. BUT is doesn't mean they look good!

I've had a company car, Merc E class AMG estate, sitting on factory AMG 20s with runflats. It was horrible to drive on local roads, real teeth smasher! So I guess 18s feel comfortable to me. In terms of handling etc, I'm no Nigel Mansell (showing my age here haha) and past my days of pushing a car to its limits. So really just a balance between aesthetics and comfort for me. After sports bikes and supercars nothing feels fast anyway lol.