What does the forum think?

[edgeoftime]

I just bought a set of 18" sigmas thinking they would jazz up my mk8 tourer, being ignorant on such matters I expected them to "fill" out the wheel arches, how wrong can you get?

I have no complaint with the seller, they were a good buy and the tyres alone would cost the whole of the purchase I made, but the fitment looks weird and the ride is a lot harsher.
So they are now residing in the garage and the standard 17" rims are back on.

I am informed that low profiles will wear out pretty quickly, so when I need new boots I may refit them and run them out as well then look to getting a larger section tyre.

 

[vile]

I have sigmas on mine and think they look much better on your car.
As for wear they are the same as 17" ones TBO.
If you want a drop try Aspec or coilovers.

 

[vile]

Just had a thought what size tyres were on the sigmas.
If you brought them from Mo he has a 7th gen and the tyres will be a 40 profile instead of 45 for the 8th gen

 

[F6HAD]

Depends what's more important, comfort or aesthetics?

Personally I think they look lovely.

 

[edgeoftime]

They are 40's and the 17's are 50's, Brett

and yes I expected you would love them Fhad

I am in no mood to drop anything! LOL

AND AT MY AGE COMFORT SCORES HIGHLY.

V.M.

 

[vile]

That's why then they should be 45 on the 8th gen also these will effect your speedo.
3 mph less than the speed you doing.
I no it's only 5mm but it makes a huge difference as I've been there and tried 40 on mine as there a lot cheaper per corner

 

[hale-pope]

That's why then they should be 45 on the 8th gen also these will effect your speedo.
3 mph less than the speed you doing.
I no it's only 5mm but it makes a huge difference as I've been there and tried 40 on mine as there a lot cheaper per corner

I have an 8th gen and the tyres are 225 50 17, not 45s.

 

[vile]

I have an 8th gen and the tyres are 225 50 17, not 45s.

That's because there 17" not 18"

 

[hale-pope]

Good! As long as I am not being daft.

 

[richsprint]

Look lovely, but as you say you lose some comfort.
My new Octavia has 16" alloys, look ok and the ride is smooth.