Hello all

I'm planning to buy new rims for next summer. I already have new tyres, size 205/40-17. Im planning to buy Tomason 1 rims, size 8x17", ET35. What do you think about this combination?

I know that 8" is quite wide for 205 tire, but does anyone have experience with this combination. I would get 7,5" rim, but I haven't found Tomason 1's that size. I'm interested to know how it will handle.

There's a link to the rims I'm considering, I think they look great:

vannetukku.fi

A 205/40-17 will fit perfect on an 8

I used to have 205's on 9" fittipaldis on my jetta 8" will be fine but the rims will be a bit exposed to kerbs.....

205s on an 8 inch will be pushing the limits of the tyre. Dread to think what it was like on a 9" rim. :eek:

I run 215s on a 7.5" rim, and it seems to be a good combo.

OK, thanks for your answers, it's great how quick you can find answers/opinions from Briskoda

I think I'll look for another rims, it's sad they don't make Tomason 1 with 7" or 7,5". I don't like the look of streched tires, and as schrickvr6 wrote, I'm afraid I will hit the kerbs and ruin the rims.

Nice to notice that here already 2!!! vRS owners from Turku... And I think yours Spenser is the first silver one around here. Blacks (as mine) are the most common... Let's wave hands if we come across in buzzing streets of Turku...

205's on an 8" rim and a touch of heavy cornering......Beware

Hello cboman

Actually, I have seen one other silver Fabia vRS in Turku before, but it was about year ago. I believe the owner was from Turku, as I saw it many times.

Congratulations for choosing vRS, let's wave hands if we meet somewhere