8x18 ET42

[Da1sycat]

Hey Guys, a great forum.

Bought myself some exeo alloys, 8jx18 ET42, for use on my bog standard Leon MK2 1.6 TDIcr.

They are without tyres and if offered them up today but was a little bit concerned by the apparent lack of clearance (on the inner).

I think the tyres should be 225/40/17 but before I buy them, do you think they will fit ok?

 

[Da1sycat]

Quartz is the name of the rim.

 

[Smee]

i wouldnt put a 17inch tyre on an 18inch rim.... wont fit.

225/35/18's i think is normal i cant remember what i have on mine

 

[Da1sycat]

Whoops a typo there on my part, should have read 225/40/18

 

[jh1]

as Smee says.........

Ok 18's eh

Are your wheels the same as these

http://www.carmony.co.uk/en/used-car/seat-exeo-diesel-sport-tourer_3582146

If they are then these are dealer recommended size

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/VnpSearch2.pl?sowigan=So&dsco=110&VnpSearch2-NumberPlate=sj62xcg

225/40 R18 92Y

are for you.....

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin//r...e=18&Speed=Y&Load=92&suchen=Angebote+anzeigen

 

[Da1sycat]

Yes same wheels, happy enough with the tyre size (long day), but a bit concerned with the offset clearance.

 

[Phooo]

if you have enough clearance from the outside arch get a set of spacers for them.

 

[Da1sycat]

Hi Guys thanks for the info. Not interested in fitting spacers and a little bit confused by some of the other posts regarding wheel fitment. Before I take the plunge and buy these tyres does anyone have a final thought on clearance issues.

Car is on standard springs and won't be lowered at an stage.

18x8 et42 and I was thinking 225 40 18

Thanks

 

[Redemption]

Should be fine. I was running 225/40/18's on 18 x 8 ET50 rims (which have less inner clearance) on my FR and had no issues.

 

[calvR]

The lower the offset number the closer the wheel will be to the outside. A 42 offset would be more likely to cause rubbing on the wheel arch not the inside.
For example if u had a 50 offset and changed to a 45 it would be 5mm closer to the arch.