18”s on Cupra ST?

[Loony R]

Heyup!
Had my magnetic grey Cupra ST for a little bit now and I’ve always thought the std 19’s are too big for it? Maybe it’s the diamond cut that stands out or something I dunno?? I can’t help but think 18’s would suit it better also it’d definitely ride better that’s a given.
I just need some inspiration or thoughts on what other people have found?
I normally go for concave styles and kinda know what I want, but I’m really struggling with this car haha
Cheers.

 

[H Rafiq]

I’ve put 18-inch VW Cadiz alloys on my Cupra hatch. Don’t look out of place at all.

 

[Loony R]

I’ve put 18-inch VW Cadiz alloys on my Cupra hatch. Don’t look out of place at all.

I have been thinking of going down the OEM route?
Anyone got any side on pics of ST’s on 18’s?
cheers

 

[TripleBob]

I may be wrong, but afaik with OEM 18” Seat wheels on Cupras you need to run spacers otherwise the alloys can’t clear the callipers?
Sure I’d seen a few folks on here running smaller rims in the winter who’d said unless you go for wheels with a different offset you have clearance issues

 

[TripleBob]

Post in thread '18" Wheels on Cupra 280'
https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/18-wheels-on-cupra-280.450147/post-4838001


Post in thread 'Cupra MY19 winter tyres & wheels'
https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/cupra-my19-winter-tyres-wheels.457366/post-4892663

 

[Mo_86]

I have been thinking of going down the OEM route?
Anyone got any side on pics of ST’s on 18’s?
cheers

Not a cupra but here's mine with 18s from a mark 4

 

[Loony R]

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Not a cupra but here's mine with 18s from a mark 4

Looks well that bud!

 

[Loony R]

I may be wrong, but afaik with OEM 18” Seat wheels on Cupras you need to run spacers otherwise the alloys can’t clear the callipers?
Sure I’d seen a few folks on here running smaller rims in the winter who’d said unless you go for wheels with a different offset you have clearance issues

Yeah I’ve noticed that in the past with similar VAG stuff.

 

[csd_19]

I run a set of the standard FR 18" wheels as winters on my 300ST, they fit over the stock brake calipers (340mm) with no clearance issues.

 

[DEAN0]

I may be wrong, but afaik with OEM 18” Seat wheels on Cupras you need to run spacers otherwise the alloys can’t clear the callipers?
Sure I’d seen a few folks on here running smaller rims in the winter who’d said unless you go for wheels with a different offset you have clearance issues

I have just put 340mm front brakes on my sons 184TDi FR that is on factory 18" wheels.
Plenty of room under them - no need for spacers at all.

ALSO - my 18" space saver spare wheel fits over the 340mm brakes on my 2018 Cupra 300

 

[Loony R]

@csd_19 @DEAN0
They’re quite a slim calliper setup to be honest.
I was even more surprised when my factory Exeo 18’s fit over the S4 345mm setup after removing the 19” summer wheels, but they did easily.

 

[Deanosabby]

I fitted 18” OZ racing alloys to my FR.