Widest Wheels?

[Richj85]

I have a 03 plate facelift cupra and am looking at getting some new wheels and saw these on ebay which match the fitment to my car.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=150240107286&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005

they are 9.5" wide...will any work need to be done for these wheel to fit?

Also looking at these alloys:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=350053439373&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=350050409997&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022

Any thoughts on these welcome

thanx

 

[FR+TDI]

Just bought some of these for our Leon. Look fantastic on the car, especially as the car is black. Surprisingly don't look too big & really suit the car.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/19-ALLOY-WHEE...ryZ28648QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If I knew how to post pics I would......

 

[Blueie]

I would go for the first set! They look sweet! 9.5" that would be 235's wouldnt it?? If so you wont have any trouble fitting them under the arch!

 

[v-g]

If I knew how to post pics I would......

You copy the location of the image, in this case it's this. Right click and choose something like copy image/link location.

Then, in the message writing area, you see this

, click on it, and paste previous found img url.

 

[paullec]

i quite like the inovit dtm pic 3 , but would need to see a photoshop of these to see if they suit the leon

 

[AdamRoutley]

FR+TDI i been looking at those rims too mate...and also have a black car..would LOVE to see those pictures

 

[FR+TDI]

FR+TDI i been looking at those rims too mate...and also have a black car..would LOVE to see those pictures

I'll try to get some pics sorted asap.

 

[AdamRoutley]

sound..did they come with tyres?

 

[kenny-cupra]

the front arches will need to be pulled and flared as i run 8.5 x18 et30 on the front of my cupra and they stick out 3-5mm from the arch, so 9.5" will stick out out aprox 20-25mm pass the arches on the front

 

[sheffboy]

Kenny. Have you had to have the arch work done on yours?
Reason i ask is i've just bought some rondell splitty's that are the same size as yours 18x8.5 et30. I was hoping they'd be a straight fit
I'm hoping to drop it on eibach springs soon as well so could do with knowing the score to budget accordingly.

 

[kenny-cupra]

Kenny. Have you had to have the arch work done on yours?
Reason i ask is i've just bought some rondell splitty's that are the same size as yours 18x8.5 et30. I was hoping they'd be a straight fit
I'm hoping to drop it on eibach springs soon as well so could do with knowing the score to budget accordingly.

i have no arch work done to mines , but the car is on coilovers and lowered just abit more than springs will let you , remember the lower you drop the car ,you will get more neg camber on the front wheels so they sit closer the arch lip. the rears will fit fine

 

[sheffboy]

i have no arch work done to mines , but the car is on coilovers and lowered just abit more than springs will let you , remember the lower you drop the car ,you will get more neg camber on the front wheels so they sit closer the arch lip. the rears will fit fine

Thats made feel much better mate I had visions of having to spend £'s getting arch work done. I was even considering going down a width in tyre to add a bit of stretch. It sounds like lowering it will actually help matters

 

[kenny-cupra]

you will have a small stretch on the tires if you go with 225/40/18

 

[sheffboy]

you will have a small stretch on the tires if you go with 225/40/18

just how i like it! Lol.

Cheers for the advice mate.

 

[FR+TDI]

sound..did they come with tyres?

Yes they did, 235/35's. Got budget tyres (Nexen) as total cost was prohibitive otherwise. I'll get better tyres when due for change. Still, not bad price of £850 wheels, tyres & delivery.

 

[kenny-cupra]

just how i like it! Lol.

Cheers for the advice mate.

you are well come , if you need to ask any more question just pm me

here what 8.5x18 Et30 look like on the front

 

[MDS]

9.5" might me a little troublesome.

 

[kenny-cupra]

9.5" will fit the rear arches with the right ET and tire size

 

[Richj85]

thanks for all the comments boys

think im just guna look for a set of 18"x8" to save any hassle. Just gotta decide on which ones now!

 

[Cooper_81]

Don't buy anything from DP Motorsports in Ayr, they tend to sell a lot on ebay but i have had nothin but hassle from them....

Have a read below.....

http://seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=166876&highlight=alloys+nightmare

Cheers Davie