8inch wide wheels on 96 Seat Ibiza - Will they fit? What needs to be done?

[ICEDIST]

Hi peeps...

I am absolutely a wheel noob. I am looking on purchasing a set of 15 x 8 Borbet A reps. I have already been told that they won't fit without flaring the guards. Which I am OK to do, but is it really required? What else needs to be done? I am also looking at lowering a bit (not too much)

Also what width tyre would be required to get a little stretch look to it... (no too much)

If anyone else has this spec of wheels on an Ibiza any feedback would help.

Thanks

[Ben J]

Anything will fit if you try hard enough

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[dylan8]

iv had a blank on the forum name of the guy who had some wide wheels on his seat. pretty sure they would have been pushing 8s

[Jarred]

Yea, you will be able to fit it. Fitment will depend on:

Offset
Ride Height
Tyre Size
(too a less extent camber as well)

a 185/45 will give it a nice stretched look. A 195/50 may look a bit bulky.

[ICEDIST]

Yea, you will be able to fit it. Fitment will depend on:

That's all I wanted to hear. If it's possible I'll give it a go. Thanks for the info guys. Will keep you posted once I have the wheels.

[Jarred]

Happy to help!

let us know how you go!

[ICEDIST]

So I got the wheels, they are a 15x7 not 8. I settled for the Remotec A's that Lewis (LWR) was selling.. All paid for and waiting for them to arrive from.QLD. Can't wait..


I also got lucky with some Eibach pro kit's from here: Seat Buy suspension from Eibach including adjustable suspension and automotive coil springs. Best thing is that these guys are local (Mona Vale NSW)

All I need now are a set of tyres. Looking at possibly 195/45 or 185/45. Will post up some shots of the car once everything is fitted.

[rayray086]

That'll look great on the 'biza! 195/45 will be OK I think.

[Jarred]

cool wheels!

185/45 or 195/45

a 50 profile would make it look too bulky, imo.

[ICEDIST]

Got some deliveries yesterday!! Very pleased atm. Just trying to arrange tyres... damn 195/45's are almost impossible to find.. any ideas where I can get some?