2017 Fabia Estate 1.0tsi 110 SE L - will these wheels fit?

[UhHuh]

Hello - new member, first question 👋

 

I can see that there are different OEM wheel sizes for my Fabia estate.

 

I am looking to fit the smaller 15" wheels for cheaper tyres, better mpg, more comfort and less noise. There is nothing wrong with current 16" wheels, so I plan to sell them.

 

Can I check that a variety of VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda wheels will fit? Any advice on what to look for. The intention is to buy a set, ideally straight onto the car but I can get them refurbished.

 

I have these locally to me - will these fit? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/259250193830997/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A9fa6dad8-2c18-492a-a2f6-73e8af6a7b41

[nta16]

Hi, welcome.

 

Assuming (always dangerous do double check) that this website(s) has the correct info. - https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/fabia/2017/#trim-mk3-nj-2015-2022-10-tsi--109

 

For different ET. - https://www.willtheyfit.com/

 

Up to you to check fitment to car and other issues.

 

I'm all for smaller (thinner) wheels and higher profile tyres but cheaper, more comfort and less noise depends on the tyres you fit, not sure about the better mpg depends on rolling resistance of tyres.

 

If Carlston comes by he'll give get lots of info and options.

 

HTH, if not just ask.

 

[Paws4Thot]

1 hour ago, UhHuh said:

Can I check that a variety of VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda wheels will fit? Any advice on what to look for

Yes, in principle. You need to check the PCD and centre spigot size are the same. Fortunately these are helpfully and literally cast or stamped into genuine VAG wheels. Also you need to check that you can get 15" tyres in a suitable load index, and that 15" wheels will fit over the brake callipers.

[Carlston]

6 hours ago, UhHuh said:

I can see that there are different OEM wheel sizes for my Fabia estate.

I am looking to fit the smaller 15" wheels for cheaper tyres, better mpg, more comfort and less noise. There is nothing wrong with current 16" wheels, so I plan to sell them.

Can I check that a variety of VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda wheels will fit? Any advice on what to look for. The intention is to buy a set, ideally straight onto the car but I can get them refurbished.

I have these locally to me - will these fit? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/259250193830997/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A9fa6dad8-2c18-492a-a2f6-73e8af6a7b41

 

Those rims on facebook won't fit the Fabia, because they have a 5/112 hub centre bore.

 

Fabias use a 5/100 hub centre bore, so 5/112 won't fit.

 

Those 15" alloy rims are in the VW Golf parts catalogue, as shown below.  

 

1K0601025CA	Aluminium rim	BRISTOL 6.5Jx15 ET50 5/112 57.1
1K0601025CA 8Z8	Diamond silver

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/vw/RDW/GOLF/474/6/601/601050

 

The biggest front brakes fitted to the Fabia MK3 are 288x25mm, so 15" rims will fit all models.

 

The specification of the 16" wheels on the Fabia MK3 is 215/45R16 7Jx16 ET46 5/100 57.1

 

The specification of the 15" wheels on the Fabia MK3 is 185/60R15 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1

 

Skoda has a competitively priced "alloy rim accessory catalogue". Often these will be the same alloy rims as the factory ones, but with a different OEM part number cast into them...and a consequently much lower price.

 

The four different styles of 15" alloy rims for the Fabia MK3 shown in the Skoda accessory catalogue weigh between 7.5kg and 8.3kg.

 

If you make a note of the OEM part number shown for any of the alloy rims shown in the Skoda accessory catalogue, you can order them from any VAG parts department.

 

For example, 5JA071495A 8Z8 is the OEM part number for the "Propeller" alloy rims. 8Z8 is the associated 3-digit colour code, and means silver.

 

Fabia MK3 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1 alloy rims (from the Skoda accessory catalogue)

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?sort=priceAsc&q=%3AscoreDesc%3ArimDiameter%3A15%22%3AcarType%3AFabia%2BIII%2B%282014%2B%29#

 

As well as the standard 185/60R15 tyre size, you might also want to consider a slightly oversize 195/60R15 on those 6J rims as this would not only give an even better ride, but better protect the alloy rims from kerbing damage (because the sidewalls will bulge out about 3mm more each side, compared to the narrower 185/60R15 tyre size). See the chart below for the actual inflated tyre width of these two tyre sizes when fitted to a 6J rim width. Notice that the actual inflated width of the tyre isn't usually the same as its "nominal" width. The "nominal" width is what's shown on the tyre's sidewalls. The actual inflated width of a tyre always depends on the rim width to which it is fitted.

 

Actual inflated tyre width

185/60R15 fitted to 6J rim 195mm

195/60R15 fitted to 6J rim 201mm

 

Vredestein Quatrac 195/60R15 88H

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m138b0s7993p202144/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_195_60_R15_88H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB

 

Another option is 15" rims from the Fabia MK4. These are 0.5" narrower than the Fabia MK3 rims. so would not only better protect the alloy rims from kerbing damage but give a slightly better ride. These "Hadar" rims are only 7.2kg each, so are a little lighter than the Fabia MK3 alloy rims.

 

185/60R15 fitted to a 5.5J rim would give a similar amount of protection from kerbing damage as a 195/60R15 fitted to a 6J rim.

 

As you can see in the chart below, the 185/60R15 fitted to a 5.5J rim width is 12mm (about 0.5") narrower than a 195/60R15 fitted to a 6J rim width. So although the 185 tyre is now 0.5" narrower than the 195 tyre, the rim it is fitted to is also 0.5" narrower...meaning that the sidewalls on the 185 and 195 tyres both bulge out from the alloy rim about the same amount...resulting in a similar amount of protection from kerbing damage.

 

Actual inflated tyre width

185/60R15 fitted to 5.5J rim 189mm

185/60R15 fitted to 6J rim 195mm

195/60R15 fitted to 5.5J rim 195mm

195/60R15 fitted to 6J rim 201mm

 

For ultimate ride comfort and rim protection 195/60R15 fitted to a 5.5J rim could be the way to go. The one very minor disadvantage with fitting a 185/60R15 to a rim with an ET40 offset is that it moves the centre of the wheel 2mm inwards compared to the standard ET38 offset, so by using the slightly wider 195/60R15 this very minor problem is completely negated. In fact some markets used a 195/55R16 tyre size on a 6Jx16 ET40 rim on the Rapid (which was based on the Fabia MK3)...so using a 195 with an ET40 offset on this chassis has already been done by Skoda.

 

Fabia MK4 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 alloy rim shown in the "Skoda accessory catalogue"

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?sort=priceAsc&q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AFabia%2BIV%2B%282021%2B%29%3ArimDiameter%3A15%22#

 

Alcar 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 steel rim (from Fabia MK4)

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1360399348768339044&rimCode=ALCAR4055

 

Wheel trim for 15" steel rim (from Fabia MK4)

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-poklic-calisto-15/p/6VA071455

 

Edited 28 February by Carlston

[UhHuh]

Thank you, that's very comprehensive!

[UhHuh]

@Carlston

Are you confirming that the 15" wheels will clear the calipers?

[rum4mo]

My wife's 2015 VW Polo 1.2TSI 110PS uses 15" 6R, ie slightly earlier than her 6C Polo, VW alloys in winter and they clear the 288mm front brakes, I think that your 2017 1.0TSI 110PS Fabia will have 288mm front brake discs, or even the newer slightly smaller front discs, so that means that if you buy a genuine VW Group alloy, it will clear the brakes on your car.

[Carlston]

40 minutes ago, UhHuh said:

@Carlston

Are you confirming that the 15" wheels will clear the calipers?

 

The biggest front brakes fitted to the Fabia MK3 are 288x25mm, so 15" rims will fit all models.

 

Edited 28 February by Carlston

[UhHuh]

Thank you.

[HyperDog]

My Mk3 (1.2 TSi 110) came with 16 inch wheels, but I swapped them for some 15 inch from a Rapide. They fit over the front disks but its not so easy to clean the inside of the front wheel as you can't get a brush betwen the disk backing plate and the wheel.

 

The car rides much better with the higher profile tyres though.

Edited 6 March by HyperDog

[rum4mo]

16 hours ago, HyperDog said:

My Mk3 (1.2 TSi 110) came with 16 inch wheels, but I swapped them for some 15 inch from a Rapide. They fit over the front disks but its not so easy to clean the inside of the front wheel as you can't get a brush betwen the disk backing plate and the wheel.

 

The car rides much better with the higher profile tyres though.

 

Yes, I tend to either roll the car forward "half a wheel rotation" then get the areas missed during the initial washing - or hope to park  it after being out in it, with the front wheels in a different position - the first option works best!

 

Edit:- removed an "out" !

Edited 7 March by rum4mo

[nta16]

I can remember cleaning wheels - but not why. 😄