wheel suitability

[tiffie]

Hi Folks

I have a 2015 3T4 Superb fitted with 16" wheels, I have been given a set of 18" Zenith alloys from a 2016 Superb 3.

 

1. Are they a suitable fit to the car without fouling on the bodywork/suspension?

 

2. If they are suitable, what are the best tyre sizes to fit?

 

Any information you can provide will be gratefully accepted

 

Cheers

[drefaldwyn]

Welcome to the forum tiffie.

 

There's lots of info about wheels and tyres on the forum if you search around for it.

 

Try this for starters:-

 

I have 18" wheels on my Elegance but they give quite a harsh ride - look great though! I shall fit 225/45 x 18 tyres when the current set of 225/40's is worn a bit more. Hopefully that will improve the ride without affecting the speedo too much.

 

Dave

[Gizmo]

Welcome

 

Yes they will fit no problem.

 

The recommended size for a MKII is 225/40/18”

[tiffie]

Many thanks Guys, much appreciated

[Liomer]

When I got my new 2015 Elegance Combi I of course had the standard 18 in wheels/tyres.  It took me 700 miles to change to 16 in + Michelin cross-climates.  My back couldn't thank me enough!  Comfort over looks every time for me, though the perfectionists on here may disagree!

[tiffie]

Many Thanks, I really appreciate the warning for my back!

 

Built for comfort, not speed!

[peterposh]

I had 18 inch rims on my previous car. rock hard ride , noisy and prone to punctures , never again

[williamshatnerspants]

I was nervous about the 18" wheels on our car too before we bought it. 

 

Turns out we don't find it harsh at all, on New Zealand roads.

 

So, I think its worth trying them out to see what you think. I'm assuming you have usable tyres on the wheels you were given?

[26DIPP]

I have standard 18" Sirius on an S II estate and change to 16" winter tyres regularly. The ride is more comfortable because there is more rubber cushioning, but because most 16" wheels have a fairly large ET the wheels sit much more within the wheel arch and that is where the 18" look better. If ET was 10mm less on a 16" the look could compete with the 18" wheels.

Edited 26 January, 2017 by 26DIPP

[tiffie]

Cheers Guys, In answer to 'do I have the tyres with the 18" wheels'; no I haven't, that's the next thing on the list! 

[chimaera]

If you haven't already bought tyres, consider going to 235/45/R18 or 225/50/R18. The extra sidewall height will give you a bit more comfort over the stock 225/40. As regards speedometer error, 235/45 is a stock size for certain Skoda models, and the speedometer can be configured to that size using VCDS. The downside is that it's quite a bit more expensive to buy tyres in that size.

[peterposh]

I forgot to add , they cost a fortune