Altea / Leon FR Andromeda 18" vs. OE 17" alloys question

[Originalfake]

Just wondered if anyone has any experience of either going from 17" OE alloys with 45 profile tyres to the optional Andromeda 18" alloys with 40 profile tyres or vice versa?

I've got the latter on our Altea FR TDi and although they look the part, filling the cavernous arches handsomely, I'm thinking my wife and my newborn son(!) will ride in a 'little' more comfort if I swop them for the OE alloys with the slightly higher profile tyres. Granted, it's never going to ride like a Maybach (and neither would I want it to) but it stands to reason that if there's thicker rubber connected to the road then the ride should be more comfortable...of course if the council did their job and maintained the roads then I wouldn't be posting this thread...but dont get me started on that one...!!??!

All feedback would be greatly appreciated as I'm trying to weigh up the options.

Cheers .Andy

P.s If I do go down this route then there'll be a set of spangly recently aligned & balanced Andromeda alloys with Hankook tyres up for grabs...watch this space!

 

[Originalfake]

Well I took the plunge and have now got a set of OE 17" wheels and tyres. Have to admit they've made a little difference but it's a small amount and sadly they don't look as good.

Anyway, as a result my wheels and tyres are now for sale on that well now auction site, so if you're interested just do a search for SEAT Andromeda alloys. Would list on here but I haven't listed enough posts to be granted permission.

Cheers ./Andy

 

[bertandernie]

Hi andy looked at your wheels, i have 17" wheels on now and did not know whether to change or stick with what i have got a bit uncertain as don't like the alloys i have on ???

 

[Originalfake]

Hi andy looked at your wheels, i have 17" wheels on now and did not know whether to change or stick with what i have got a bit uncertain as don't like the alloys i have on ???

Hey mate, personally I much prefer the look and appearance of the 18" rims as they fill the Altea's wheel arches perfectly. At the end of the day it's a personal choice, we made the swap in a bid for comfort not style, that said, the actual increase in comfort is only marginal. Cheers, Andy

 

[bertandernie]

hi Andy still don't know what to do want new alloys and do't like the ones i have think will have to change .Cheers scott