19" wheels on octavia scrubbing?

[TSIfan]

Hi all,

Hope everyone has a great Christmas break.

I have a 118 tsi wagon I have recently purchased.... And today both my Xmas presents arrived

I've just taken delivery if some KW V3 "ultra low" coilovers (thanks TPR engineering) and also today my rotiform BLQ's arrived (19x8.5 et45)

What tyre size is everyone on 19" running? 215 or 225/35r19? And have you rolled the guards or had rubbing issues?

This thing will be seriously low.... And I want as little stretch as possible so I'd like to hear what you are all running?

[Mysticality]

*low whistle*
This thing is going to be sexy.
What colour is your 118?

Also - What do the old wheels look like?
I may be in the market for something smaller than the 18's... Tyres cost too much.

[TSIfan]

Black magic!! There the 16" 6 spoke wheels, the cars a my 10 model. Really good Bridgestone rubber!

Can't wait to get it all done, coilovers go in Friday, just hoping my tyres arrive Thursday so it can all come together before I go up the coast Saturday!

[K1W1]

19" rims on an Octavia? I'd hate to ride in it on real roads 18s are bad enough.

[Mysticality]

19" rims on an Octavia? I'd hate to ride in it on real roads 18s are bad enough.

Perhaps the roads in his area are better than the roads in yours?

I know some of the roads in Canberra are really nice. (Admittedly, it *has* been awhile )

[Tigger]

I thought our standard wheels were only 17"?

I had better take another look...sorry....

[zei20t]

Nup 18" standard on the RS mate.

19s wouldn't ride that much worse IMO. You're not going all that much lower in profile, but if you get the suspension setup right, you may never notice. just do it properly and youll be fine.

offset is generally the offending reason for scraping.

[TSIfan]

Ride is a personal opinion.... I'm not into OEM look or wheels..... No offence to anyone, but powder coated OEM wheels Dont do it for me. I've never had a standard car, Iast car was a falcon TS50 with 22" wheels so modified cars are in my blood. And I'm happy to sacrifice a little ride quality for the look I want. It shouldn't be too bad rude in concidering I spent a lot of time researching the right suspension to get it slammed and have a reasonable ride. All I'm worried about us scrubbing!

[Mysticality]

TS50!! Man, I race those on Need For Speed! XD
Although, 22's are a little much?...
Could you theoretically put 20's on the Octy?

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and they have the right to do whatever they want to their vehicle! I know some people hate what I've done to mine - but its all in the name of long distance driving.

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/28046_10151252019903117_298150162_n.jpg

As far as I'm concerned - do whatever you want to your Skoda... Just turn up to meets and be in photos.

Have you had a look at the Superskoda and/or Milotek websites yet? I'm currently drooling over LED tail lights.

[TSIfan]

Yeah I ordered the sports badgeless grill and delete badge for the rear!

I like the led tail lights but want to see them on a car first.

Wouldn't mind putting the scout kit on it maybe? Something different

[Mysticality]

Ordered a badge delete?

There's a video on youtube somewhere, I'll try find it.

That'd look really different - wonder how much the parts would cost.

EDIT: Found it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3rOM2aOi9U

Ignore the flashing - thats just LED's on camera.

[TSIfan]

Yeah there just blank badges to cover where te skoda ones go, like in the front of your RS. I've Got a rear one also!

I think I'll be doin the tail lights.....

[Mysticality]

Ah, cool.

Hahah... Right?!

[TSIfan]

They look awesome! Really keen now...... Heard some dodgy things about superskoda but!!

[Mysticality]

I spent $60 on some LED boot lights, got them in something like 5 days. Thats my only experience.

I know Tigger has a story or two, though.