Can I change the wheels on my Fabia Monte Carlo from the original 17" to a more comfortable 15"?

Welcome to the forum.

 

Yes you can.  Just fit the correct size tyres.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/512880-new-old-wheels-for-fabia-width-and-offset-advice-please

 

 

 

Edited 3 June, 20233 yr by toot

Hi, welcome.

 

ETA: my computer is on a go slow I didn't have toot's post until I posted mine.

 

2013 I take as a MK2 Fabia so I'd not know but later I'm sure someone who does will be along with all the info.

 

It depends on what size brakes your model has as to whether a 15" wheel will fit over them, if not 16" would still give a noticeable difference.  Just changing old tyres that have gone hard from age and use and/or to a better make and model of tyre, even if at 17", may also give some improvement but probably not as much as going to smaller wheels with tyres that have more sidewall height (profile).

 

If you enter your tyre size into this calculator it will give options of 15" and 16" tyres to match your 17" but some tyre sizes are more commonly available than others so are available in a wider range and often better prices. - https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/

 

Edited 3 June, 20233 yr by nta16

!5" is the size of the Spare for any Mk2 Fabia including any engined Monte Carlo or vRS, so the brake size is not an issue.

@toot what's the 17" tyre size on a 2013 Mk2 Monte Carlo then (to work out acceptable 15" tyre sizes)?

 

205/40 R 17.  & the link i posted has the threads with the sizes and @Carlstonhas the scores on the doors required in that first linked thread and the others in it.

Then there are the numerous similar threads in the mk2 Fabia section since 2010 when the Monte Carlos were launched.

 

In parts of Europe & in other world regions including Australia they had 16" rims as standard. 

1 hour ago, Lollylulu said:

Can I change the wheels on my Fabia Monte Carlo from the original 17" to a more comfortable 15"?

 

What tyre sizes are you interested in?

 

Eleven possible tyre sizes

165/65R15

175/60R15

175/65R15

185/55R15

185/60R15

185/65R15

195/50R15

195/55R15

195/60R15

205/50R15

205/55R15

 

What specification rims are you interested in?

 

Eight possible rim specifications

5Jx15 ET28

6Jx15 ET29

5.5Jx15 ET34

6.5Jx15 ET34

6Jx15 ET35

6Jx15 ET38

5.5Jx15 ET40

6Jx15 ET43

 

Edited 3 June, 20233 yr by Carlston

"185/60R15 fitted to a 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1 rim is a good compromise between comfort and handling on the Fabia MK2. This may explain why this tyre and rim specification became a standard fit on the later Fabia MK3."

 

(ETA: the man himself is now here)

 

Yes I remember now - 185/60r15 are the tyres on my wife's Mk3 (I'd prefer 14") also 195/55r15 is mentioned as a standard Mk2 fit, so going with 195/55r15 as an example -

 

 

 

Or 185/60r15 -