15" Wheels on a MK1 Fabia vRS

[Mighty Flex]

Hi all,

My mother has a Fabia VRS. She's very happy with it but it is due new tyres on the front, and soon on the rear. The 205/45/16 size is expensive, and frankly uncomfortable and loud. I have looked at the option of "downgrading" 15" wheels (plenty to choose from from the VW family) with 195/50/15 tyres. The advantage is that tyres are much more reasonable, and hopefully the ride will improve.

I understand they will fit over the brakes provided the correct offset, has anyone done similar (or opposite) and what were the results?

I am also wondering what the insurance position is - they remain an oem size, albeit one never fitted to the specific vrs model. I don't expect it to change costs much (i will check)

Or is it a terrible idea?

Cheers

Felix

[Dr G]

You'll probably find that Skoda specify something similar for winter tyres; your insurer will most likely see it as an opportunity to reach into your wallet.