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

[zei20t]

awesome thanks for the information

[cyclesoul]

Ive just fitted 18x8.5 et42 with the std 225's so a bit of stretch, 50mm lowered h n r springs, no scrubbing at all. loading pics now

[cyclesoul]

pics, all under the guards, could even use spacers on the back

[zei20t]

good height! I like it!

thanks for the pics!

[cbay]

im sure that handles really well!

said no one ever lol

hahaha

[cbay]

pics, all under the guards, could even use spacers on the back

perfect fitment! got any photos directly front-on?

[brad]

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.

rears will be fine unless you go for ET<35

[zei20t]

thanks everyone for your help. ended up getting some 19x8.5 GTCs.

Wheels are filthy, but they already look good!



Time to install some low I think!

[Dutch77]

Good choice, looks great - will look even better with that drop.

[zei20t]

ohh yeah definitely needs a lowering now.

looking at a front lip and rear valance too. it ALL comes down to money

[sir_camel]

Looks great mate. Could you post a picture showing how they line up with the guards as well?

[zei20t]

Thank you, and done!

Rear sits in further than this:

[cbay]

thanks everyone for your help. ended up getting some 19x8.5 GTCs.

Wheels are filthy, but they already look good!



Time to install some low I think!

that looks AWESOME Dude

Thank you, and done!

Rear sits in further than this:

What's the offset? (sorry if you've answered this already)

[Dutch77]

What's the offset? (sorry if you've answered this already)

The GTC/VMR wheels that suit the VW/Skodas are generally all ET45s I think (both in 18 x 8.5 and 19 x 8.5).. no doubt can be confirmed.

[zei20t]

Thanks for the compliments, and yes they are 19 x 8.5 ET45. and youre right, Dutch, GTCs are pretty much all ET45 for VAG vehicles in this width.

The rubber is a little too stretched for my liking. they are 235 x 35 so ill change for 245 x 35 when I have another $1200 to spend. Probably $1500 as I want continentals.