A New Chapter - Skoda Singapore

[Milner_24]

8 minutes ago, adrian140180 said:

Yes

thanks! 

one shop is selling one set $800 newish rim, is that price consider ok? 

[Fu11thr0tt1e]

44 minutes ago, Milner_24 said:

thanks! 

one shop is selling one set $800 newish rim, is that price consider ok? 

You can get nicer aftermarket rims with that kind of money. Why go for used stock rims?

[Midorima]

28 minutes ago, Fu11thr0tt1e said:

You can get nicer aftermarket rims with that kind of money. Why go for used stock rims?

$800 full set probably only replica

[Milner_24]

1 hour ago, Midorima said:

$800 full set probably only replica

said to be original rim, uninstall from brand new car 

[adrian140180]

7 hours ago, Milner_24 said:

thanks! 

one shop is selling one set $800 newish rim, is that price consider ok? 

They were going as low as 300 for a set without tires in private marketplaces. The pricing had to bring down so low just to be offloaded. That is how much the 18" rims are despised.

[badlammy]

7 hours ago, Fu11thr0tt1e said:

You can get nicer aftermarket rims with that kind of money. Why go for used stock rims?

 

7 hours ago, Midorima said:

$800 full set probably only replica

Whether rims look nice, depends on each individual. I see so many aftermkt rims so-so only. Many seem to have chosen tyre shop first, then choose rims available.

The stock RS rims are quite nice and very matching to the Octy in my opinion, so makes sense that people go for them. Just like how GTI Detroit rims are sought after by golf and jetta owners. Although those are made by BBS?

[adrian140180]

I was satisfied with the 18" gemini rims, however they were not in line with my modification plans, hence had to go.

[Milner_24]

4 hours ago, adrian140180 said:

They were going as low as 300 for a set without tires in private marketplaces. The pricing had to bring down so low just to be offloaded. That is how much the 18" rims are despised.

Omg that bad? I actually quite like it 

OK will look around more for a better pricing 

thanks! 

[Midorima]

10 hours ago, Milner_24 said:

said to be original rim, uninstall from brand new car 

 

4 hours ago, badlammy said:

 

Whether rims look nice, depends on each individual. I see so many aftermkt rims so-so only. Many seem to have chosen tyre shop first, then choose rims available.

The stock RS rims are quite nice and very matching to the Octy in my opinion, so makes sense that people go for them. Just like how GTI Detroit rims are sought after by golf and jetta owners. Although those are made by BBS?

I meant if not going for the stock RS rims, $800 can only get replica aftermarket rims, as recommended by the guy I quoted.

 

 

[Milner_24]

42 minutes ago, Midorima said:

 

I meant if not going for the stock RS rims, $800 can only get replica aftermarket rims, as recommended by the guy I quoted.

 

 

ah! I see. 

thanks for your input! 

[Sdf4786k]

3 hours ago, Milner_24 said:

ah! I see. 

thanks for your input! 

when buying rims, look at max load bearing as well as rim weights. No point buying nice but heavy rims. End up with ruining the handling. Same goes for replica. May look nice, but may not go the distance.

[Milner_24]

actually I figure should just stick to the stock

increasing from 16 to 18 seem to be 2inch too much 

my concern will be it will compromise performance of the car and brake

after all, 18inch is fitted to RS with 245hp whereas ambition is just 150hp 

 

[badlammy]

12 minutes ago, Milner_24 said:

actually I figure should just stick to the stock

increasing from 16 to 18 seem to be 2inch too much 

my concern will be it will compromise performance of the car and brake

after all, 18inch is fitted to RS with 245hp whereas ambition is just 150hp 

 

You think too much.

Other countries have so many options and I'm sure there are 18s stock wheel options for the non RS Octavia.

[adrian140180]

13 minutes ago, Milner_24 said:

actually I figure should just stick to the stock

increasing from 16 to 18 seem to be 2inch too much 

my concern will be it will compromise performance of the car and brake

after all, 18inch is fitted to RS with 245hp whereas ambition is just 150hp 

 

I can tell you there are owners of the ambition, who are on 19" rims, and still on stock brakes. It really boils down to how you want to look lah.

[badlammy]

7 minutes ago, adrian140180 said:

I can tell you there are owners of the ambition, who are on 19" rims, and still on stock brakes. It really boils down to how you want to look lah.

Ya...and Audi A4 comes in 16s, so go figure.

[Milner_24]

haha ok, maybe I overthink

I'll probably get a used gemni 18inch rim for 350 from carousell and go into a workshop for tires and installation 

my reseach tell me I can get 225/40/18 92Y

[adrian140180]

6 minutes ago, Milner_24 said:

haha ok, maybe I overthink

I'll probably get a used gemni 18inch rim for 350 from carousell and go into a workshop for tires and installation 

my reseach tell me I can get 225/40/18 92Y

Yes, you can get 225/40/18. These were the stock tyre sizes that came with the gemini.

I am still on the 225/40/18 despite changing to errrrr stickier tyres.

[Milner_24]

wireless charging for ambition, anyone manage to set it up yourself? can share how you do it pls?