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I don't have this car but I seem to recall you have the Brembo brake kit so just make sure that 18" will fit over them.
Leon Cupra ST Carbon Edition Anyone...
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I’d go with pro race in 18”. Stronger wheel and look nice plus cheaper tyres.
I think that's the way to go because price wise there's nothing in it.
Those cheap 19s plus mid range 235/35 winters or pro race 18s plus 235/40 same brand winters both come to around £1100.
(Add another £300 or so if you wanted to go top of the range Michelin winters.)
Looks like the Carbon’s are starting to be sold as the price becomes a little more realistic. Only seen the one locally to me yet but looking forward to seeing them on the road as they get bought.
Choice wise, 18” would be a better option and give you more options. The ride quality will be better. The TD Pro will always sell when you are finished with them.
I used to supply tyres to that company and in fact suggested that the cowboys I worked for get them to supply the complete package (with our tyres of course) instead of offering a limited solution prone to damage even if they managed to pick the correct fitment in the first place.
Rant over - just be aware that there is a further saving to be had if you drop back to 225 for winter. I'm on 235 because mine's an all-season solution which I may keep on all year.
The Dezents don't appear to to be multi fit (a large centre cap normally covers both bolt arrangements) so make sure you specify 5 x112 if you go down this route.
Agree on the non-machined choice for winter where paint is more robust and easier to touch up and eventually refurbish if unplanned contact happens (it's always when my wife drives).
Rant over - just be aware that there is a further saving to be had if you drop back to 225 for winter. I'm on 235 because mine's an all-season solution which I may keep on all year.
The Dezents don't appear to to be multi fit (a large centre cap normally covers both bolt arrangements) so make sure you specify 5 x112 if you go down this route.
Agree on the non-machined choice for winter where paint is more robust and easier to touch up and eventually refurbish if unplanned contact happens (it's always when my wife drives).
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Just to add to this I bought some wheels / tyres through these guys and am very happy with them but on checking the invoice I noticed they gave me a 35 offset (which because my car is low would not have fitted), When I queried it with them they said it would be fine that other guys had this offset. They did come with bolts but they were not long enough to be safe so ended up getting longer bolts to fit on my car.
Good price on the deal but check details carefully to make sure you get what you want.
Good price on the deal but check details carefully to make sure you get what you want.
This is a good point. Too many suppliers just do a lookup and don't research properly. My view is that if you are supplying a winter wheel and tyre package you should (at the very least) ask the customer if they intend to ever use snow chains. However unlikely that is, it means that the complete fitment has been considered. I've been supplied with an incorrect offset before, based on a lookup, but thankfully my composite chains still fit and the wheels are more likely to fit other cars. Even better I've found a couple of sets of composite chains in my garage for my Carbon should I need them.
You'd think that the UK distributor of a tyre manufacturer noted for its winter tyres (but not its summer ones) might differentiate itself with this attention to detail regarding winter application. Unfortunately the ice may look safe but you only find out it's too thin after you've taken the first step.
https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-wheels/borbet/re/8.0x18-5x112-et48-57.1-26.html
These are the set I went for after alot of research. Absolutely perfect fit (I don’t have Brembo brakes however)
Nexen Wintersport 2s all for under £750 fitted balanced and delivered within a week. Oponeo also had a similar deal
These are the set I went for after alot of research. Absolutely perfect fit (I don’t have Brembo brakes however)
Nexen Wintersport 2s all for under £750 fitted balanced and delivered within a week. Oponeo also had a similar deal
Well that's a very decent deal.
The problem is when you have the brembos there is obviously less clearance but we have the knowledge from people on here such as Carbonara that 18x8 TD pro race just fit....the big question then is what other 18x8 wheels (,of which there are hundreds to choose from) also fit.
At that point there is a brick wall because nobody knows!!
All imitations to your True Cupra Carbon R ST
What that hasn’t been announced yet or will it ever be?
But it’s not a R ST Carbon though is it!!!
I also own a Carbon Edition Cupra but it’s not an R nor will it ever be
I’ll be surprised if the R ST happens. Seat UK said end of 2018, but they better get a shift on
Only difference between a Carbon and the ST R concept:
Carbon fibre spoiler.
Fog less black intakes.
Copper detailing in and out (although the ST R concept had normal white seats if you look closely
)Black Calipers
However mine is now a non copper R. Only thing missing is the Carbon spoiler, for now anyway
I’ll be surprised if the R ST happens. Seat UK said end of 2018, but they better get a shift on
Only difference between a Carbon and the ST R concept:
Carbon fibre spoiler.
Fog less black intakes.
Copper detailing in and out (although the ST R concept had normal white seats if you look closely
Black Calipers
However mine is now a non copper R. Only thing missing is the Carbon spoiler, for now anyway
Fog less intakes look good hopefully aid some more air over the oil cooler (expensive to buy?)
Did you paint your Seat badges or buy new?
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