18's??

[Thurman]

Hi Guys

Ive recently purchased a Mk4 Fr TDI with std 16 Fr wheels. I'm looking to fit either 17's or 18's as I think the std wheels look a little on the small size in relation to the car. I've been hunting around for a set of ibiza / leon Cupra wheels but so far no joy

Ive found a set of RS4 'style' 18's with a 5X100 ET35 8 J X 18 fitment - would these bolt on without any work or are they a little on the large side?

Thanks for your thoughts

Mark.

 

[Rosco906]

they'l bolt on ok.

will rub liek a fooker tho.

17's is best i recommend

 

[Thurman]

In light of better advice - i'll take the better advice!!

Thats great thanks for your help

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Look good on the back. But look too big on the front. And as said - rub just a biatch.

 

[RichieRich]

17's mate no worrys with 40 profile tyre as thats what mine comes as standard..

 

[deadeyejim]

I would say 17's as well.

 

[RyanM-Ibiza]

ive got 18s on mines with no issues at all. And look alot smarter than 17s

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

ive got 18s on mines with no issues at all. And look alot smarter than 17s

Got any pics bud? Would be interested to see what they look like.

 

[Rosco906]

here's mines with 18's

unless ur runnin mega low tyres sizes on 18s they must be rubbing

and the tyres on the 18's where just on the legal limit. all 4.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Rosco906/18s.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Rosco906/4x4.jpg

 

[Sisson]

18's look stupid on an ibiza.

not only does it look megha high.

you can't lower it without it rubbing, infact it rubs when not lowered.

Just get 17's, cheaper tyres, looks good, can look low once slammed on coilies

 

[Thurman]

Ive got a set of coilovers Im looking to fit - so obviously i don't won't rubbing to be an issue - 17's sound like the way to go. To those of you running 17's with coilovers - what drop from std are you happy with for day-to-day use?

 

[Rosco906]

very low as far as i know lol

 

[Matt230]

18's on a Biza - blimey! My new Golf is on 18's and they look massive let alone on a Biza!

 

[CHR15B]

Yeah I agree... I think 18's are a little to big for the Ibiza.

I think 17" with some lowering looks just right!

 

[Ad Lav]

75mm lowering is sufficient!

Odd few problems with speed humps and gravel/country roads not to mention cattle grids... aimez

 

[CupraStoo]

there will be a set of Cupra wheels for sale in the VERY near future

 

[Thurman]

there will be a set of Cupra wheels for sale in the VERY near future

Ooooo?! - how much have you decided to them sell for? Obviously i'd be *interested* in taking them off your hands

 

[Aimez]

75mm lowering is sufficient!

Odd few problems with speed humps and gravel/country roads not to mention cattle grids... aimez

yes if I lower the car one day it won't be able to go as low as yours!

 

[Ad Lav]

That was so funny though, unsettled my car a bit as I was going so slowly, bit like that top gear speed test with the eggs

 

[Thurman]

How about 7 J X 17" 5X112 ET40 wrapped with 225/45/17 any thoughts? Personally I would prefer a slightly lower profile as I am planning on fitting coilovers as well - I would have thought 205/40/17??