8x18 ET 45 Cupra Fitment tight? Pic request?

[Almandino]

Hellas,

After reading a lot of Threads about the tight fitment of the wider cupra front axle combined with aftermarket wheels, i'm a little bit worried about my plans for the summer.

My plan is to order Enkei SC24 (Yamato) in 8x18 ET 45 with standard 225/40's. Suspension is still stock and always will be b/c i like it in this way.

Is there a problem at stock ride height with this wheels? I don't want to rub new tyres on the front arch or something like that. I ask this because i've read a few threads on here were people say 8x18 ET45 is rubbing.

If there's somebody with this combo, please post pics, give me input

thanks a lota,
Klaus

 

[richicupra]

I've had 8x18 in both ET40 and ET45 offset with no problems

 

[Almandino]

Any pics? Maybe it is related to the differences in tyre width from different brands? I mean, a 225 from goodyear is slightly different compared to a 225 from bridgestone as example

 

[jake]

I run 8.5 et40 no probs.

 

[richicupra]

I think problems with rubbing only occur when the car is lowered, standard suspension is fine.

 

[Almandino]

@Jake But they have to be wider than the fender arch, are they? EDIT: I've seen your readers ride thread, looks awesome!

@richicupra
Hopefully! It's a shame that you can't adjust camber on a mk2 leon.... EDIT: Any more pics of your TD 1.2s?

 

[kevscupra]

I have just put TD pro race 1.2s 18x8 et 45 on my Leon and mine is lowered on H&R springs. I haven't had any issues.

 

[toosmiles]

I have just put TD pro race 1.2s 18x8 et 45 on my Leon and mine is lowered on H&R springs. I haven't had any issues.

what color are the wheels m8?

 

[Almandino]

looks tight, thank you buddy!

 

[kevscupra]

what color are the wheels m8?

Anthracite

 

[toosmiles]

Anthracite

nice m8,was thinking of getting a set for myself for track days etc but would probably keep them on lol
also painted a 'different' color

 

[kevscupra]

nice m8,was thinking of getting a set for myself for track days etc but would probably keep them on lol

also painted a 'different' color

That's what I bought these wheels for trackdays and summer wheels.
I got them second hand with tyres on so I using them till the tyres are used up, then getting them refurbed not sure what colour yet and put a set of trackday tyres on.

 

[Almandino]

I'd really like the TD 1.2s but they're out of my price range.

A set of Enkei SC24s 8x18 ET45 costs me about 500 Pounds, a Set of the new Autec Wizard 8x18 ET 45 costs about 550-600 Pound. ( converted from euros to gbp )

Enkeis are: 9,8kg per Rim
Autec Wizards: 9,4kg per Rim

Could be worse i think

Don't know if Autec Wheels are available in the UK, but that's how they look:



A Mixture from a Sparco Assetto Gara & a OZ Ultraleggera i think

 

[Redemption]

Also have a look at MAK XLR. 18 x 8 weighs about 8.7 KG's. I believe the offset for the 5 x 112 fitment is ET50.

 

[kevscupra]

I only paid 500 for my TD's just keep an eye on eBay and the for sale section on the mk5golfgti forum.

 

[Almandino]

@Redemption They're nice, indeed! But i can't find a serious reseller....and they're a few bucks more expensive than the enkeis i think :/

@kevscupra I want to buy new one b/c i need new tyres as well.

 

[Redemption]

@Redemption They're nice, indeed! But i can't find a serious reseller....and they're a few bucks more expensive than the enkeis i think :/

A bit more expensive, but lighter. They're around £650-£700 online in the UK. The Matte Black ones look good.

 

[Almandino]

I will search for a reseller in my area to ask for prices

and btw. thanks to all the replies so far! I can't wait for summer....driving it like a sissy for the whole time is much pita

 

[toosmiles]

I only paid 500 for my TD's just keep an eye on eBay and the for sale section on the mk5golfgti forum.

i could be getting my hands on a set newish in any colour refurbed i want for £590 posted

 

[kevscupra]

i could be getting my hands on a set newish in any colour refurbed i want for £590 posted

Get them bought £590 is a good price for freshly refurbed TD's. What colour are you thinking?