Hi folks. 

Been looking into x4 tyres and looking at 225/45 as a possible option over the 205/50, bizarrely I am finding cheaper prices if I switch to 225, however am concerned on how they'll look.  The 205's do look perfectly matched for the stock alloys, I don't want a tyre that bubbles over the edge or looks like I'm into that mod the car to the point of fast n' furious.  Anybody have any pics of 225's or can comment on their looks or a preferred manufacturer? 

Many thanks. 

The Octavia MK1 VRS uses 312mm diameter front brake discs, so you don't need 17" wheels to clear the front brake calipers.

 

205/55R16 on 6.5Jx16 ET42 rims would fit.

 

According to wheel-size.com 225/45R17 will fit 7Jx17 ET38 rims.

Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8T

Tire	Rim
205/55R16	6.5Jx16 ET42	2.3
205/50R17	7Jx17 ET38	2.3
225/45R17	7Jx17 ET38	2.5

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/octavia/1996/#trim-18t-eudm-148

1 hour ago, PeteHuws said:

225/45 as a possible option over the 205/50

Well, 205 was the widest tyre fitted to any Octy1 as stock, on Elegance, L&K and vRS models (some vRS hatch, but not all, have 17" wheels).

I’ve ran both and find the 225/45 more planted to the road. And to be honest I’ve only ever bought 225/45. The 205/50’s have usually what come with the car when purchased. I also think they look better than the taller tyre. And yes, they will be cheaper as it’s a much more common size.

 

 

Often you can find a set of RS5 or EagleF1 or Falken F510 (x4) for under £240.

 

Edited 12 September, 20232 yr by DeanVRS20VT

On 12/05/2021 at 22:48, DeanVRS20VT said:

...I also think they (225/45R17) look better than the taller tyre (205/50R17)...

 

205/50 and 225/45 have about the same sidewall height.

 

To calculate the sidewall height, multiple the aspect ratio by the nominal tyre width.

 

Sidewall Height

205/50 = 102.5mm

225/45 = 101.25mm

 

Edited 14 May, 20215 yr by Carlston

Gents, this is wonderful. Thank you all for your replies & help.. 👍