Hi, I've just taken hold of a 5E/NE-MY2020 (1.4TSI), and new to this forum;  apologies if this question has already been raised (lots of very good content I need to catch up):

Stock - 205/55/16" ET46.

Would like to upsize +2 to 18", and in the process, hopefully also get a better/'heavier feel' to the steering (looking at ODBEleven adaptations - that's another topic?).
Found a very good deal on 18x7.5JJ, ET50 which is almost what is listed as stock for VRS/2.0TSI models.

Would anyone advice against going for these, as ET40/35s are more common (look better too)...  

My noob/limited understanding of scrub radius and axle geometry is pulling me in different directions wrt to going for a more aggressive ET or staying with the 'stock' ET50/51.

9 hours ago, Live2Drive said:

Hi, I've just taken hold of a 5E/NE-MY2020 (1.4TSI), and new to this forum;  apologies if this question has already been raised (lots of very good content I need to catch up):

Stock - 205/55/16" ET46.

Would like to upsize +2 to 18", and in the process, hopefully also get a better/'heavier feel' to the steering (looking at ODBEleven adaptations - that's another topic?).
Found a very good deal on 18x7.5JJ, ET50 which is almost what is listed as stock for VRS/2.0TSI models.

Would anyone advice against going for these, as ET40/35s are more common (look better too)...  

My noob/limited understanding of scrub radius and axle geometry is pulling me in different directions wrt to going for a more aggressive ET or staying with the 'stock' ET50/51.

 

mytyres are listing 7.5Jx18 ET50 steel rims from the VW ID.3 for £61.90 each.

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1258516952071017584&rimCode=ALCAR9373

 

If you're going for alloys, at least you know where to get a spare with the same specification.

Do you know that steering assistance/weight can be changed electronically using a tool like VCDS?

 

No don't know whats involved, but plenty of VCDS, OBD eleven experts on here.

VCDS can't change the steering curve on a MQB platform car.

 

The steering curve(s) are now in a parameter file that needs flashing onto the steering rack. You'd need a tool such as ODIS-e or VCP to upload a new one

 

@langers2k

You may be right, however Obdeleven has a one touch app that seems to claim otherwise. I cannot vouch for whether this works or not, the OP should visit the OBDeleven forums for further information.

2 hours ago, xman said:

@langers2k

You may be right, however Obdeleven has a one touch app that seems to claim otherwise. I cannot vouch for whether this works or not, the OP should visit the OBDeleven forums for further information.

Yup - already subscribed to the ODB forum too.  Apologies if I've complicated the discussion, but was wondering if anyone is for or against the choice of the +2 wheel change; ET50 or the more aggressive looking (still flush and more common) ET40/38/35 offsets.  Not planning on lowering springs or coilovers for now.  

I can't see going up to 18s causing issue, as long as you stay as close as possible to the rolling diameter of the current wheels. .

 

Vrs 18s are 18x7.5j et51 with 225/40/18 tyres.

i recently put 15mm spacers alround on my vrs taking the offset to et36.(also on h+r 25mm lowering springs)

 

Also worth noting that the facelift vrs has different front and rear track widths from the factory than a standard octavia (slightly narrower at the front and wider at the back)

 

Getting the wheels to sit right in the arches can transform the look of a car IMO so I'd personally go for a lower offset wheel, they look better.

Edited 10 February, 20224 yr by vrs'burks

4 hours ago, vrs'burks said:

I can't see going up to 18s causing issue, as long as you stay as close as possible to the rolling diameter of the current wheels. .

 

Vrs 18s are 18x7.5j et51 with 225/40/18 tyres.

i recently put 15mm spacers alround on my vrs taking the offset to et36.(also on h+r 25mm lowering springs)

 

Also worth noting that the facelift vrs has different front and rear track widths from the factory than a standard octavia (slightly narrower at the front and wider at the back)

 

Getting the wheels to sit right in the arches can transform the look of a car IMO so I'd personally go for a lower offset wheel, they look better.

Thanks @vrs'burks  That's a beauty you've got there!  Yup, concur lower offsets look better! 

How's the handling though?  Not sure if I'd want to use spacers or just get wheels with the lower ETs..

 

16 hours ago, Live2Drive said:

Thanks @vrs'burks  That's a beauty you've got there!  Yup, concur lower offsets look better! 

How's the handling though?  Not sure if I'd want to use spacers or just get wheels with the lower ETs..

 

I can't tell that it handles any differently at all. . I ran my fabia vrs with spacers for 7+years and could never tell the difference with that either.

 

Obviously with a wider track stability should be improved, but its a roadcar i carry my son and missus around in not a track car so I'm not throwing it around bends anyway 😅

Good pts. Perhaps I'm over thinking. Guess the decision on the ET goes with fitment and looks then!! 😅😁

Thanks again 👍