18x8.5" ET45 rims on a 1Z Octavia

[zei20t]

Anyone else got that size and offset on an Octavia?

I'm deciding between 18x8 or 18x8.5 both ET45. The calculator says the 8.5" will stick out an extra 20mm. I don't think there is that much left in the guards.

Anyone got some pics of theirs with similar sized wheels?

Need to sell 1 set of stock rims before I can move on new ones though. So someone buy them

[Mysticality]

I know Toddzy's got his guards rolled...
I think they're 18x8.5 ET45.

Check his thread!

[zei20t]

are they now? hmmm

don't really want to get guards rolled. I don't want to risk the paint, although I know a guy who does a fantastic job.

[Martin]

I think the 8" wide rims stick out by 12mm - this is great fit
You can go ~5mm more out and still be under the top lip
So a 20mm poke is going to be close (if not pushing it)

I think the rears will be outside with 8.5"

You will have to be carfull going lower with 8.5"

[zei20t]

and that's what worries me. I think ill stick with the 8" wide ones. unless I can get a better offset with 8.5" or 9" wide

[brad]

It's 4mm less poke than my old 8" ET35 but that had 15mm more height at the front than a VRS. It would be fine in a straight line but I'm nor so sure about cornering & hitting a bump mid-corner.

can you get ET50?

[zei20t]

I don't think so. standard sizes makes production cheaper. if I need to I could have them machined to ET50. but ideally not.

how would it affect mid-corner bump?

[brad]

If your going in a straight line then the edge of the tyre will be parallel with the edge of the guard. Hit a big bump & one tends to slip inside the other without much issue.

If you are cornering, the tyre is at an angle to the guard. Hit a big bump & there may be some conflict.

Count on $50/wheel for machining & the wheels might not have enough meat to enable machining. Also, you might have to grind a bit off the wheel bolts (probably not).

I'm not saying don't do it - I almost pulled the trigger on 17x9 ET50 (Audi TT wheels) the other day but the guy wouldn't meet my price. I'm 99% sure they would have worked without issue & I'm now lower than when I had the 17x8ET35

[Martin]

Good point, as the wheel comes up it gains a little more negative camber and can slip inside the guard

We really need someone to take one for the team, slap a set of 18" by 8.5" on and go hard

[zei20t]

im fine if you want to take that risk mate

ill stick with 18x8 with 45 offset.

went to a few wheel shops today, the stock a crap load of wheels for commos and falcons. and the Japanese falcon = skyline.

with pretty much everything I liked, they do don't 5x112PCD. so ebay it is!

someone buy my wheels so I can buy new ones!!!

[zei20t]

ok been reading more, im going with 8.5" wide. should be fine with 235 rubber.

if I HAVE to, may need to get the rear guards rolled.

[Mysticality]

if I HAVE to, may need to get the rear guards rolled.

Stance.

[Martin]

That's just daft

[zei20t]

im sure that handles really well!

said no one ever lol

[bluefrog]

18x9 et45 with 235/40/18 fits nicely on the FL Octy, 1-2mm of front poke maybe but is barely noticable/detectable, rears are not flush and have room for more

my front guards are rolled but makes bugger all difference as the guard was almost non-existent before rolling anyway, and is still miles away from tyres at my current height .. the arch lining or whatever it's called that was removed has negated any potential rubbing.

grip and road feel is sooooo much better with 9's