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Just change all the wheels to 195/65R16 on 6Jx16 ET40 steel rims. The spare should then fit in the wheel well without problems and all the wheels will be the same size. Michelin Energy Saver 195/65R16 92V https://www.autodoc.co.uk/tyres/michelin-3528707979155-797915 Alcar 9490 6Jx16 ET40 5/112 57.1 Steel Rim (from the Skoda Superb MK1) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750886

The Yeti uses 7Jx16 ET45 rims for 16" tyres. 7J is quite wide for a 215/60R16 tyre. This would help explain the hard ride and the good steering response, as a relatively wide rim compared to the tyre width not only makes the ride harder but improves the steering response. As far as ride quality goes, the Michelin CrossClimate+ is only available in XL versions for the 215/60R16 tyre size...which again will make the ride a little harder. However, the wide rim will have a bigger negative effect on the ride quality than the XL rating of the tyre. The Karoq by comparison uses a much narrower 6J rim for its 215/60R15 tyre size (or 225/60R16 in the case of the 4x4 version). The ride will be much softer when fitting a 215/60R16 tyre to a 6J rim compared to fitting a 215/60R16 tyre to a much wider 7J rim.

I don't know what size rims and tyres you have on your car, but maybe you could use a 215/60R16 tyre fitted to a 6.5Jx16 ET41 5/112 57.1 steel rim as a spare wheel. Alcar 8426 6.5Jx16 ET41 5/112 57.1 Steel Rim https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750743 Also try mytyres for new steel rims. Sometimes they are cheaper than autodoc. If this doesn't fit in the spare wheel space, it might be worth considering using a smaller tyre fitted to this rim such as a 205/55R16. This would be used as a space saver as it wouldn't match the other tyres and rims. Don't drive at over 50mph/80kmh when using a space saver wheel.

I suspect in many cases, Bilstein shock absorbers are actually Lesjofors/Kilen. If for example, a Skoda Octavia MK2 1.6TDI hatchback has rear springs with OEM part number 1K0511115BE then the Bilstein 36-134076 rear shock absorbers is used to replace both OEM part numbers 1K0511115BE and 1K0511115BF. Bilstein 36-134076 can't match both these OEM numbers because they have different specifications, with 1K0511115BF being slightly heavier duty than 1K0511115BE. Kilen 63117 and Lesjofors 4285718 both have the same one size fits all approach. Spring manufacturers do this to save money. It's cheaper for them to make just one spring that they can sell to replace more than one specification of spring. However, Sachs 994414 is sold to replace OEM part number 1K0511115BE and no other OEM part number. This means that it's probably the same specification as OEM 1K0511115BE. Sachs replacement rear springs for OEM part number 1K0511115BE https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0511115be?search=OEN+1K0511115BE&supplier[0]=32&supplier[1]=16&supplier[2]=246&supplier[3]=253&supplier[4]=246&supplier[5]=16&supplier[6]=253

The seller should be able to supply the OEM number. This is cast onto the back of all OEM alloy rims. It looks something like 5L0601025M 8Z8 Skoda online parts catalogue. This page shows 16" alloy rims for the Yeti. http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/YET/year/2016/drive_standart/779/hg_ug/601/subcategory/601060/part_id/2543668/lang/e

Kilen 25061 and Lesjofors 4095079 are the same spring and made in the same factory in Sweden. They are both an identical replacement for OEM part number 1K0411105AQ or at least they should be as Kilen/Lesjofors both match them to OEM part number 1K0411105AQ and no other part number.

These OEM rims have a specification of 6Jx16 ET48 5/112 57.1. Skoda call them STAR https://eshop.skoda-auto.sk/en_SK/alloy-wheel-star-16-for-octavia-iii/p/5E0071494A+8Z8 They are my second favourite 16" alloy rim for the Skoda Octavia MK3. The beauty of these rims is that they are only 6J wide so the tyre's sidewalls bulge out more which better protects the rim from kerbing damage. The narrower 6J rim compared to 6.5J rims also improves the ride comfort as the sidewalls flex more easily on narrower rims. The good thing is you can get a matching steel spare rim in this specification Alcar 8247 Steel Rim 6Jx16 ET48 5/112 57.1 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750720 I expect the Momo rims are just the same quality as most other aftermarket alloy rims, ie. cheap cast aluminium. It's much better to stick to OEM part numbers. Then you can easily get a single replacement if in the future an alloy rim gets badly kerbed or potholed. You can also sell them easily at a good price. It's easy for buyers to search and find OEM alloy rims because they all have an OEM part number cast onto the back of them. Also, insurance companies tend to be happier (and premiums lower) if you keep to original Skoda parts. https://www.oponeo.co.uk/alloy-wheels-finder#&&/wEXCgUUcGNrX0FsdVdobGxMc3RTZWxXZGgFBDYuMDAFFHBja19BbHVXaGxsTHN0U2VsUHJkBQMxMDAFFHBja19BbHVXaGxsTHN0U2VsRGltBQIxNgUUcGNrX0FsdVdobGxMc3RTZWxDb2wFBWJsYWNrBRNwY2tfQWx1V2hsbExzdFNlbEV0BQU0OC4wMAUUcGNrX0FsdVdobGxMc3RSdW5GbHQFA+KUpAUVcGNrX1RyTFNTb3J0RGlyZWN0aW9uBQEyBRdwY2tfQWx1V2hsbExzdFNlbENudEhvbAUFNTcuMTAFE3Bja19BbHVXaGxsTHN0UGFnTm8FATEFFHBja19BbHVXaGxsTHN0U2VsU3BjBQg1eDExMi4wMIGH2Z+5xg6Xgfyi6CXuPhVgQ6mQ

These are my favourite 16" alloy rims for the Skoda Octavia MK3 Alloy wheel ILIAS 16" for OCTAVIA III https://eshop.skoda-auto.sk/en_SK/alloy-wheel-ilias-16-for-octavia-iii/p/5E0071496D+8Z8 https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e0071496d8z8-aluminium-disc-16-ilias-skoda-36239.html The best part of all, is that they take the world's most popular car tyre size, the 205/55R16...which means loads of choice and low prices for replacement tyres.

Set of four genuine OEM Yeti wheel trims for about £60 OEM part number is 5L0601147C Z31 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/celoplosne-kryty-kol-16/p/5L0071456++Z31 Genuine Skoda wheel bolts about £4 each Specification is M14x1.5x27 which fit any Skoda 5 bolt hole wheels (ie. not the 4 bolt hole Citigo wheels) OEM part number is WHT001812 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sroub-kola/p/WHT001812 Aftermarket Eibach wheel bolt about £2 each https://www.autodoc.co.uk/eibach/1931742 Skoda online parts catalogue showing steel rims, wheel trims and wheel bolts, etc. for the Yeti http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/YET/year/2016/drive_standart/779/hg_ug/601/subcategory/601010/part_id/2543667/lang/e

Hopefully, the Skoda Superb MK4 will start using the bigger Kodiaq sized wheels rather than the smaller Karoq sized wheels. 235/55R18 would look great on the Superb MK4.

235/55R17 isn't a standard Karoq size, so the scores won't be on the doors. 225/45R19 is a standard Karoq size and the outside diameter of the 235/55R17 tyre is less than 0.8% bigger so you will hardly notice any difference to the gearing or speedometer reading. The load index of a 235/55R17 tyre @ 3 Bar (44psi) is 99 (775kg). The load index of a 235/55R19 tyre @ 3 Bar (44psi) is 92 (630kg). If you divide 775 by 630 you get 1.23... which means that the 235/55R17 tyre can support 23% more weight than the 235/40R19 tyre at the same tyre air pressure. This is a huge difference. It also means that the 235/40R19 tyre needs 23% more tyre air pressure to support the same weight as a 235/55R17 tyre. Or to put it another way, the 235/55R17 tyre only needs to be pumped up to just over 80% of the tyre pressure that the 235/40R19 tyre needs. For example, if the 235/40R19 tyre needs to be pumped up to 2.4 Bar (35psi), you would only need to pump the 235/55R17 tyre up to 2.0 Bar (29psi). This results in the 235/55R17 tyre having a much longer contact patch with the road than the 235/40R19 tyre which results in the much softer ride...and not forgetting that the 235/55R17 tyre when fitted to a 7J rim will flex much more easily than the 235/40R19 tyre fitted to an 8J rim.

225/40R19 on 8J rims is about as bad as it gets. Not only have you got very little sidewall, but the little sidewall that you have got is being stretched by those relatively wide 8J rims. As someone has already pointed out, 235/40R19 would not only give you a little more sidewall height but the 8J rims won't stretch the sidewalls as much...so it's a win win. However, it really depends how much improvement you want. Compared to 235/40R19 on 8J rims, 235/55R17 on 7J rims would be in a different comfort league altogether. Another benefit to comfort is that not only are 7Jx17 rims a lot cheaper than 8Jx19 rims, but 235/55R17 tyres are a lot cheaper than 235/40R19 tyres. Alloy wheel RATIKON 17" for KAROQ https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/alloy-wheel-ratikon-17-for-karoq/p/57A071497C+8Z8

Lesjofors 4095079 looks like a good choice for the front springs on the Skoda Octavia MK2 1.6TDI with manual gearbox. They match OEM part number 1K0411105AQ. Available on ebay for £18 each if you buy two. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coil-Spring-fits-VOLKSWAGEN-EOS-1F-1-4-Front-07-to-15-Suspension-LESJOFORS/133500092506?epid=11035121187&hash=item1f1539c05a%3Ag%3AaIMAAOSwaKJfQSvd&LH_ItemCondition=1000

84.05 Euros plus VAT is about £180 for both front springs, and that doesn't include shipping. The Sachs 993044 are £68 for both front springs on ebay including postage. The following brands are listed on autodoc with only OEM part number 1K0411105AQ being shown so they might be a close copy of the original in some cases: Borsehung Denkermann Eibach Febi Bilstein IPSA JP-Group Kilen KYB Lesjofors Magnum Maxgear Optimal Sachs Spidan Stark Suplex SWAG Triscan TRW However, many of these brands I suspect will come from cheap Chinese factories producing goods of dubious quality. Caveat emptor as they say in Latin. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0411105aq?search=OEN+1K0411105AQ&supplier[0]=112&supplier[1]=4815&supplier[2]=383&supplier[3]=101&supplier[4]=10018&supplier[5]=10180&supplier[6]=85&supplier[7]=253&supplier[8]=11006&supplier[9]=10721&supplier[10]=129&supplier[11]=32&supplier[12]=100001&supplier[13]=10708&supplier[14]=108&supplier[15]=833&supplier[16]=246&supplier[17]=1&supplier[18]=1156&supplier[19]=108&supplier[20]=833&supplier[21]=1&supplier[22]=100001&supplier[23]=129&supplier[24]=10721&supplier[25]=11006&supplier[26]=85&supplier[27]=101&supplier[28]=383&supplier[29]=4815&supplier[30]=10180&supplier[31]=112&supplier[32]=10018&supplier[33]=253&supplier[34]=32&supplier[35]=10708&supplier[36]=1156&supplier[37]=246

I think you mean 205/60R16 96H XL 205/60R17 isn't a Kamiq size.

There are big problems with Lesjofors/Kilen products. Let's say the OP had a Skoda Octavia MK2 hatchback 1.6TDI with automatic gearbox. The front springs on this car have OEM part number 1K0411105BC. However, Lesjofors make two springs that they sell to match this OEM part number. Lesjofors 4085711 and Lesjofors 4095050. So which is it? This does not inspire confidence in this company. To make matters worse, Lesjofors/Kilen don't publish the specification of their springs such as length/diameter/thickness/weight, etc. Also, Lesjofors/Kilen often have a one size fits all approach, meaning that they often sell just one spring to replace multiple OEM part numbers. The rear springs on the OP's car is another point in question as Lesjofors/Kilen list multiple OEM part numbers for these rear springs. With Lesjofors/Kilen you just don't know what you are getting. Optimal-germany.com may be the same as Sachs. However, in the UK, Optimal are often twice the price of Sachs and availability is usually poor. Hence the recommendation for Sachs springs over Optimal. I used to be a fan of Spidan/Suplex, but since I heard of early spring breakages for both these brands (same company I suspect) I'm no longer a fan. It may be that this company has taken a short term approach to profits and started selling inferior springs as they used to be good. Bilstein is possibly rebranded Lesjofors/Kilen so has the same problems. Just like Lesjofors/Kilen, Bilstein keeps the specification of their springs a secret and is also into the one size fits all approach, with multiple OEM numbers often being listed on each spring. You really don't know what you are getting with these companies. You certainly don't know that their aftermarket replacement spring that "will fit your car" actually matches the specification of your OEM spring, or is simply close enough to the original that it's capable of being bolted on...but with a different spring rate and ride height, etc.

215/60R16 might be more resistant to sidewall damage than 225/50R17. However, the standard rims for the 16" wheels on the Yeti is 7Jx16 ET45 whereas for the Karoq it changed to 6Jx16 ET43 for the same tyre size. The 215/60R16 tyre's sidewalls should be better protected from sidewall damage on the narrower 6J rims as opposed to the wider 7J rims...which stretch the sidewalls and thereby make them more vulnerable to damage. Even better than the standard 215/60R16 tyre size is oversize 215/65R16 which is a popular modification in Russia due to their bad roads. 215/65R16 is also a more common and cheaper tyre size than 215/60R16. Bridgestone Turanza T005 DriveGuard RFT 215/65 R16 98V runflat https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=cjomxU8LIP1WUiGr.110.1017958169&sowigan=So&Breite=215&Quer=65&Felge=16&kategorie=6&m_s=3&Ang_pro_Seite=50&sort_by=brand&rsmFahrzeugart=ALL&Label=C-A-71-2&details=Ordern&typ=R-392373 However, you might not need runflat tyres with the 215/65R16 tyre size fitted to 6J rims.

Well spotted. Corrected to oversteer.

I would go for Sachs springs, at least for your car.

You could fit Michelin CrossClimates on the rear with summer tyres on the front. You shouldn't get oversteer (ie. lose your back end and spin 360 degrees) because the Michelin CrossClimate tyres work like a summer tyre in the summer. Unlike most all-season tyres, the CrossClimates are a modified summer tyre not a modified winter tyre.

Sachs 993044 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Sachs-993044-Front-Suspension-Coil-Springs-OCTAVIA-EOS-GOLF-JETTA/224174520299?hash=item3431d7b7eb:g:U-QAAOSwIlxde3Y3 If you want to research further, autodoc is a good place to start. However, aftermarket springs are not all the same and most I wouldn't put on my shortlist. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0411105aq?search=OEN 1K0411105AQ

According to gknautomotive.com there are four different front springs for the Skoda Octavia MK2 hatchback 1.6TDI depending on whether the car has sports or standard springs, and whether the car has manual or automatic gearbox. https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/cars/assigned?assemblyGroupId=100113&targetId=31590&typeNumber=31590&groups=188&brands=1&pf=2&page=0#@brc/brands:Car;targetType:cars;mandator:gkn/assem:SKODA%20OCTAVIA%20II%20(1Z3)%201.6%20TDI;targetType:cars;mandator:gkn;targetId:31590;typeNumber:31590/lnkparts:Coil%20Springs;targetType:cars;mandator:gkn;assemblyGroupId:100113;targetId:31590;typeNumber:31590;groups:188;brands:1;pf:2;page:0 Autodoc list all four front springs in various makes including Sachs https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/coil-springs-10213/skoda/octavia/octavia-1z3/31590-1-6-tdi?criteria[100]=VA&supplier[0]=32 Standard suspension manual gearbox OEM part number 1K0411105AQ OEM coil spring is marked with 1 Orange 4 Blue Dots, or 1 Violet 1 Orange 1 Blue Dot Standard suspension automatic gearbox OEM part number 1K0411105BC OEM coil spring is marked with 1 Violet 1 Orange 2 Blue Dots Sports suspension manual gearbox OEM part number 1K0411105DA OEM coil spring is marked with 3 Red 1 Grey Dots Sports suspension automatic gearbox OEM part number 1K0411105DB OEM coil spring is marked with 1 Red 1 White 1 Violet Dots 1K0411105AQ and 1K0411105BC Coil Springs http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/OCT/year/2012/drive_standart/663/hg_ug/411/subcategory/411010/part_id/2561497/lang/e 1K0411105DA and 1K0411105DA Coil Springs http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/OCT/year/2012/drive_standart/663/hg_ug/411/subcategory/411021/part_id/2561497/lang/e

Original Equipment Audi A1 Alloy Rims 7.5Jx17 ET36 http://www.oemepc.com/audi/part_single/catalog/au/markt/RDW/modell/A1/year/2016/drive_standart/792/hg_ug/601/subcategory/601070/part_id/254951/lang/e 8X0601025AP https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-AUDI-A1-8X-17-Alloy-Wheels-7-5Jx17H2-ET36-PCD-5x100-8X0601025AP/174322194522?hash=item289669985a%3Ag%3A9xoAAOSwFz9ea3pI&LH_ItemCondition=4 8X0601025BM https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-AUDI-A1-8X-17-Alloy-Wheels-7-5Jx17H2-ET36-PCD-5x100-8X0601025AP/174322194522?hash=item289669985a%3Ag%3A9xoAAOSwFz9ea3pI&LH_ItemCondition=4 With the two above models of 17" Audi A1 alloy rims you can change the centre cap to a Skoda one making them look original equipment on the Skoda. 215/40R17 would be ideal for the 7.5J wide rims.

This is what it says on wheel-size.com Skoda Fabia 2012 1.4TSI VRS – Generation: Mk2 5J [2007 .. 2014] [EUDM] – Power: 177 hp | 132 kW | 179 PS – Engine: CAVE, I4, Petrol – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2010 .. 2014] Tire Rim PCD 205/45R16 83V 6.5Jx16 ET43 5x100 2.2 205/40ZR17 84W 7Jx17 ET48 5x100 2.2 215/40ZR17 87W 7Jx17 ET43 5x100 2.2 215/35ZR18 84W 7Jx18 ET43 5x100 2.3 So you may be able to fit 215/35R18 tyres on suitable rims, ie. 7J rim NOT 8.5J rims. You will also need a suitable offset such as ET43. However, you are pushing the limits of what is possible to fit without rubbing so you may get rubbing. 205/45R16 would be a lot more sensible especially on 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 rims. This would enable you to have a cheap steel spare rim to match four alloy rims. Alcar 9680 Steel Rim 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750923 Bear in mind that 215/35R18 will give very little protection from pothole damage...so much so that it's a case of when your 18" alloy rims break and buckle...NOT if. Here's a Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyre in size 215/35R18 that's not as expensive as some if you still want to go down the 18" route. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/tyres/uniroyal-4024068002970-03610360000

How much do they weigh? For comparison, you can get 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1 forged alloy Audi rims that only weigh about 5.5kg each. Those rims may be more than double that weight. One problem with buying aftermarket rims is that when one gets damaged and you need a single replacement quickly you may not be able to get one...and even if you can the seller might be asking a ridiculous price. I'm not sure what size tyres you think would be suitable for 8.5J or 9.5J wide 18" rims to fit the Fabia. They really wouldn't be suitable for the small relatively lightweight Fabia. Remember, those rims are probably strong enough and heavy enough for the biggest Mercedes car. Wheels that are too heavy will ruin your car's handling. Both the 18" diameter of those rims and the 8.5J width are both far too big for the little Fabia.