changing VRS wheels for comfort

[Aztech]

Hi Guys,

I know this goes against everything I believe in but looking at changing the stock VRS wheels to a set of 16s to soften the ride. Has anyone done this or got any experience on how big of a difference this will make?

Other than not looking as cool does it have adverse effects on anything else? I would imagine a bit more body roll on corners?

Cheers!

[Gerrycan]

16's won't fit over your massively big rotors.
You will have to go at least 17's.

[kaanage]

See Reducing rim size on vRS

Body roll will not increase by any noticable amount. Steering may be a touch less responsive. Ride will improve massively and grip may well improve on bumpy roads.

If you haven't gone BBK, they'll fit

[Gerrycan]

Sorry was thinking of Mk3 vRS.

[Aztech]

Sorry was thinking of Mk3 vRS.

Awesome thanks guys, so the rotors on the Mk2 will fit over 16s fine?

[kaanage]

Did you read through the other thread I linked?

[Aztech]

Did you read through the other thread I linked?

Actually reading it now, thanks

[Lucas_R]

I wouldn't go smaller than 17" wheels personally. I think 16" wheels will look a bit silly on the vRS.

The 17" wheels will still give a nice comfy ride with a good range of well priced tyres and a nice sidewall depth to give a compromise between looks, handling and comfort.

Although if you are hell-bent on getting 16" wheels, here are some off another Skoda for sale in QLD: 4x Skoda Octavia 16inch alloys w/ Toyo NanoEnergy 3 tyres

[Aztech]

I wouldn't go smaller than 17" wheels personally. I think 16" wheels will look a bit silly on the vRS.

The 17" wheels will still give a nice comfy ride with a good range of well priced tyres and a nice sidewall depth to give a compromise between looks, handling and comfort.

Although if you are hell-bent on getting 16" wheels, here are some off another Skoda for sale in QLD: 4x Skoda Octavia 16inch alloys w/ Toyo NanoEnergy 3 tyres

Hi Lucas,

I hear what you're saying about looks wise but honestly at the moment the ride factor is much more important as I'm taking a lot of clients around and the harsh ride over dodgy inner city brisbane streets is not a nice experience for them.

I'll be keeping the 18s to put back on in a few months once that is no longer necessary. I am actually purchasing those ones you linked already. Just for the tyres alone while I'm smashing the k's for the next 3-6 months it will be well worth it.

Thanks.

[brad]

Hi Guys,

I know this goes against everything I believe in but looking at changing the stock VRS wheels to a set of 16s to soften the ride. Has anyone done this or got any experience on how big of a difference this will make?

Other than not looking as cool does it have adverse effects on anything else? I would imagine a bit more body roll on corners?

Cheers!

16" fit fine on 312mm rotors. Ideally, find some A4 Audi rims which are 16x7.5 ET50 and have 225/55r16 tyres. They are cheap as chips - you almost can't give them away.

If you run 205/55r16 it will look under-tyred even though that's the OEM size

There's about 10mm clearance between the rotor & the rim