BennyGil
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Hi, Before i commit to buying 245/40/19 Has anyone put a larger depth tyre/tire on the standard 19inch (235/40/19) rim (not larger in the tyre width - 235 size), from the guides i read It looks like some other 45/R19 sizes would fit? Like a 225?, i dont tend to drive on the edge of the handling. Seems to be lots of clearance around the wheel. Thx, Benny (Apologies for slight repetition)
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Thx Nta16 , some v useful links there. I bought the car 1 year old (limited edition colour Dragon skin - especially in Ireland) so had to compromise on the wheels. Didn't expect them to be an issue, considered a swap, or new alloys, but want to try the higher sidewall first. Just now need to fix up a crash on a Micra by my son so alloys out. Previous owner decided to not get a back wiper also which is annoying but cant be helped!
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thx MartiniB, based on what you say I need to be careful as you got 5mm in height, but the 55 part of the tyre was the same number. I thought that was the height measurement but the width part seems to also impact it. Thats a good site - I'm considering the 215/ 50/ R19 based on that.But the tyre width at the wheel may be too thin. more investigation needed 🙂
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Hi, I really like most aspects of my 2017 2.0 DSG Superb Sportline, which I've had 5 years now , except for the ride and the road noise. I 've already replaced the front Adaptive shocks with Bilstein one's (cost 850Euro ) after only 100,000 KM, that has helped for sure, they are well better than the Monroe's. But I find even in comfort setting its, too noisy and too rough a ride, very v bump sensitive. I had a standard superb on loan recently and it was way better. Comfort is king! I was thinking to replace the rims with 18s (or even 17s prob not as they looks poor) but then was wondering if I could go to a 45 tyre to give a bit more tyre between car and road on the 19s. Has anyone put a larger depth tyre/tire on the 19inch rim (not larger in the tyre wide - 235 size), I'd be happy to go 225/ 45/ R19 - would that fit? Seems to be lots of clearance around the wheel. The 40 to 45 difference would be marginal but it might just make it a bit better which would do me, for a zero outlay. Rim replacement involves messing with the tyre sensors etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks. BenG.
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hi Arseneknows, (all) my 2 front shocks are gone (leaking badly) after 110K miles (Monroe 3Q0413031AK) - very poor IMO was considering a letter to Skoda but cant ever get time. probably no point. 🙂The car has failed the NCT vehicle test in Ireland, but I just want to replace the existing Monroes (but with something better that wont give up so fast) and don't really want a harder ride or have to mess with springs etc. I was looking for a simple , swap in option, roads are bumpy around here for sure. I was wondering what you did in the end. I'll be getting a mechanic to do it so want to keep it simple. I was considering the https://www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk/products/23-238978 BILSTEIN B4 DAMPTRONIC SHOCK ABSORBER - 23-238978 as it mentions my exact part number or could I (shoud I) use the Bilstein B6 ?- on the website they look different https://www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk/products/20-254353?_pos=1&_sid=cc1144921&_ss=r Or maybe I should try the Monroe link you had - has anyone bought from this site? are they ok - fast ? https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenumber/3q0413031ak.html Car is cautiously drivable now but I need to do this asap. I'm concerned I'm causing spring or other damage with little or no shock absorption. I've taken to driving my wife's 2011 1.6 Greenline superb, things have gotten that bad 🙂 2017 Superb Sportline 190BHP DSG- shock part # from car is 3Q0413031AK thx, BenG
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Same issue, had a lot of bother getting the unit to move on my 2011 Superb, need to pull the arrow thing a little as it seems it was being held in place by it.
