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Have you got a photo of the white build code label that's located near the spare wheel well under the carpet? It's probably best to put two photos up in case some of the build codes are not clear. The label might have around 40 of the build codes, but the car actually might have around 180 build codes. So most of the build codes are not shown on that white label. You might find that the build code for the rear shock absorbers aren't included in those 40 or so build codes. Each build code is made up of three characters, with each character being either a letter or a number. The above is the difficult way. The easy way is to find someone with a VAG parts computer system, as all that's needed to get the OEM part numbers is to enter the car's VIN number. Here's an example of a white build code label EOA 1N2 4AO 7QO 3L3 7AL 1DO 1NL 8L5 8DR 9P1 Q41 5SJ H2J J1L 8QL Q1A LO5 5RQ 4UF QI6 8XO 7X1 7PO 1KM 4R2 8GG 4K3 9WO FOA 6FF BO9 6YO BO9 8WB 1AT 4QU 9AK 7MQ 7AO 3S2 3FA 4X3 8RM QNO 3GA E0A = No special edition 1N2 = Power steering electro-hydraulic 4A0 = Without seat heater 7Q0 = Without navigation device 3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats 7AL = Anti-theft alarm system, passenger compartment control, backup horn and towing protection 1D0 = Without trailer hitch 1NL = Covers for alloy wheels 8L5 = Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna 8DR = Radio 9P1 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle Q41 = Suspension range 341 5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex H2J = Tires 205/45 R16 83W J1L = Battery 280 A (60 Ah) 8QL = Key for locking system with remote control Q1A = Standard front seats L05 = Suspension range 05 installation control only, no requirement forecast 5RQ = Right exterior mirror: convex 4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation QI6 = Service indicator 30,000 km or 2 year ( variable ) 8X0 = Without headlight washer system 7X1 = Park distance control 7P0 = Without lumbar support in seat backrests 1KM = Drum brakes, rear 4R2 = Power windows front, mechanical window regulators rear 8GG = Alternator 110 A 4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing 9W0 = W/o car phone preparation/installation F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment 6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland 6Y0 = Without cruise control warning system B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland 8WB = Front fog lights 1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 4QU = 3-point seat belts front w/ tensioner (electr.) and height adjustment 9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc 7MQ = Emissions standard, EU5 mod 7A0 = Without CD changer/CD player 3S2 = Black roof rails 3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof) 4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag 8RM = 8 speakers (passive) QN0 = Without drawers under front seats 3GA = Without cargo area VW Codes Decoder https://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx

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7.5Jx16 ET45 5/112 66.6 is an Audi A4 2007-2015 (gen. B8) rim which normally uses a 225/55R16 tyre size. The Superb MK2's 205/55R16 tyre size will be very stretched on a 7.5J rim. As you can see in the ETRTO chart below, a 205/55R16 can be fitted to a rim width between 5.5" and 7.5", so 7.5" is quite wide for this tyre size and will stretch the sidewalls giving a harder ride and leaving the rim very prone to kerbing damage. ETRTO approved rim widths for passenger car tyres 205/55R16 5.5-6.5-7.5

These Bilstein B4 shock absorbers are from the Passat B8 and might be suitable for the Superb MK3 2.0TDI/2.0TSI 4x4 with increased ride height. However, it might be best to get the VIN of a similar Passat B8 to your car and find out the OEM part numbers of that car's springs and shock absorbers. You could then compare the Passat's springs with the Superb MK3's springs to make sure they are similar. Check the length and wire diameter. The springs will be similar if they are about the same length and within 0.25mm wire diameter. Then check the OEM part numbers for the Passat's shock absorbers against the below list. Bilstein B4 22-253415 front shock absorbers (from Passat B8) 3Q0413031AS 3Q0413031AT 3Q0413031BA 3Q0413031BQ 3Q0413031BR 3Q0413031BS https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9266904 Bilstein B4 19-253428 rear shock absorbers (from Passat B8) 3Q0513049ES 3Q0513049FF 3Q0513049FM 3Q0513049GE 3Q0513049GF 3Q0513049GG 3Q0513049GH 3Q0513049GL 3Q0513049GQ 3Q0513049GR 3Q0513049GS 3Q0513049GT 3Q0513049HA 3Q0513049HB 3Q0513049HK 3Q0513049HL 3Q0513049HM 3Q0513049HN 3Q0513049JK 3Q0513049JL 5QD513029AL https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9129924 The Bilstein B6 shock absorbers don't appear to be listed against OEM part numbers. Notice that the below Bilstein B6 shock absorbers are listed for both the Karoq and the Passat B8 Alltrack. This would suggest that they are both for increased ride height cars. Bilstein B6 35-273806 front shock absorbers (for Passat B8) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9612727#shock-absorber Bilstein B6 24-267137 rear shock absorbers (for Passat B8) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9350571#shock-absorber

Maxxis AP3 all-season tyres might be better than Rotalla RA03. In the below 2019 tyre review the Maxxis AP3 came 4th out of 31, whereas the Rotalla RA03 came 23rd out of 31. However, it's best to look at more than one tyre review because you can get big differences between two tyre reviews. Sometimes a seemingly good performance in one tyre review isn't repeated in the other tyre review. Also a 2019 tyre test is now five years old and many newer tyres are now available. 2019 all season tyre test (Maxxis AP3 came 4th out of 31) (Rotalla RA03 came 23rd out of 31) https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2019-All-Season-Tyre-Performance-Overview.htm Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 205/40R17 84V XL https://www.camskill.co.uk/m140b0s11522p207213/Maxxis_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Maxxis_Premitra_All_Season_AP3_205_40_R17_84V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_D_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB

When VAG use increased ride height springs they tend to be stiffer than the standard ride height equivalent because the car's centre of gravity is raised, so the stiffer springs help to keep the car stable. Because cars with increased ride height might be used off-road or at least on poorly surfaced roads, the stiffer springs also help the car's suspension from bottoming out. If you increase the ride height but use the springs from the standard ride height car (by using a lift kit) the springs will be too soft. You could fit stiffer springs but these might not be available aftermarket, as aftermarket tends to only sell what they can sell a lot of. Even if you did find suitable stiffer standard ride height springs (to go with the lift kit), the standard ride height shock absorbers might then be a little under-damped for the stiffer springs.

There's two different 17" rims that are Skoda approved for the Superb Mk3. 6.5Jx17 ET41 5/112 57.1 7Jx17 ET40 5/112 57.1 Both rims use the 215/55R17 tyre size. Superb MK3 17" alloy rims (from the Skoda accessory catalogue) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?sort=priceAsc&q=%3AscoreDesc%3ArimDiameter%3A17%22%3AcarType%3ASuperb%2BIII%2B%282015%2B%29# There's a couple of 7Jx17 ET40 5/112 57.1 alloy rims from the Kodiaq listed in the Skoda accessory catalogue on "skoda eshop cz" including the Ratikon alloy rim, as shown in the photo below. 7Jx17 ET40 5/112 57.1 alloy rim Ratikon (from Kodiaq) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?q=%3AscoreDesc%3ArimDiameter%3A17%22%3AcarType%3AKodiaq%2B%282016%2B%29&text=# No one makes a steel rim with the 7Jx17 ET40 5/112 57.1 specification. However, you can get a 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim from the Kodiaq that could be used on the Superb MK3, but it's not one of the standard Skoda approved rim sizes. Alcar 9021 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Kodiaq) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750807?search=ALCAR+Rim+(9021) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=639488607098246256&rimCode=ALCAR9021 If the 215/55R17 is fitted to a 6.5J rim, it would only need about 5mm of packing to level the carpet, whereas fitting the same size tyre to a wider 7J rim would need about 11mm of packing to level the carpet. This is because only a tyre with an actual inflated width of about 215mm on the Superb MK3 fits in the spare wheel well without raising the carpet. Actual inflated width of tyre (measured from outside of sidewall to outside of sidewall) 205/65 fitted to 6.5J rim 215mm 215/60 fitted to 6J rim 215mm 215/55 fitted to 6.5J rim 220mm 215/55 fitted to 7J rim 226mm

There's probably only around a 5% difference in the stiffness of the Passat B8 Alltrack springs and the Superb MK3 4x4 Scout springs. Even VAG will use the same shock absorbers for a range of springs that could be up to around 15% difference in stiffness, ie. shock absorbers aren't matched on a one to one basis with springs, they are fitted to a range of springs with different stiffnesses. I've seen this in VAG parts catalogues where each shock absorber might be matched to three or four different weight range springs. I doubt Bilstein will be able to help you with a non-standard choice of shock absorbers. Until recently, Bilstein were listing their B6 shock absorbers for the Passat B8 but not the Superb MK3. They didn't seem to have the mental agility to realise that the suspension on these two cars is very similar...although to be fair the Bilstein staff would only be able to repeat the information that is already in their catalogues. Some owners took it upon themselves to fit the Bilstein B6 Passat B8 shock absorbers to the Superb MK3 and found that the handling was transformed albeit with the shock absorbers being on the firm side. Bilstein at the time, simply said that they had nothing to offer for the Superb MK3.

If you're going for the standard ride height rear shock absorbers, I suggest you match them with standard ride height front shock absorbers. After all, the difference in ride height between increased ride height and standard ride height is only about 15mm. Perhaps try the rear modification first, as not only are the rear shock absorbers cheaper than the front but there's a lot less labour to change the rears.

If you have a Superb MK3 front wheel drive with increased ride height then it might be better to use the Bilstein B6 shock absorbers for the Passat B8 Alltrack because that car also has increased ride height. However, the Passat B8 Alltrack is 4x4 so maybe the Bilstein B6 rear shock absorbers for that car would be a little firm for use on a front wheel drive.

Looking at the gknautomotive.com spring catalogue you can see that the Passat B8 Alltrack has similar length front springs to the Superb MK3 4x4 with increased ride height. So the Passat B8 Alltrack has +15mm increased ride height suspension just like the Superb MK3 4x4 with increased ride height. This is good news because it means that the below Bilstein B6 shock absorbers should be ok for the Superb MK3 4x4 with increased ride height. Bilstein B6 35-273806 front shock absorbers (for Passat B8 Alltrack, Karoq) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9612727#shock-absorber Bilstein B6 24-267137 rear shock absorbers (for Passat B8 Alltrack, Karoq) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9350571

Increased ride height cars are only about 15mm higher than standard ride height cars. If you've ever jacked up a car, you will have seen that the car's body goes up quite a way before the tyre lifts off the ground. Therefore, it might be worth giving the standard ride height Bilstein B6 shock absorbers a go. As you can see below, autodoc are listing different Bilstein B6 shock absorbers for the (Passat B8 Alltrack, Karoq) compared to the (Passat B8, Octavia MK3, Superb MK3). I suspect it might be better to use the (Passat B8 Alltrack, Karoq) versions for the Superb MK3 4x4 with increased ride height. Bilstein B6 shock absorbers for the Passat B8 Alltrack and Karoq for the Superb MK3 4x4 with increased ride height. Bilstein B6 35-273806 front shock absorbers (for Passat B8 Alltrack, Karoq) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9612727#shock-absorber Bilstein B6 24-267137 rear shock absorbers (for Passat B8 Alltrack, Karoq) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9350571 Bilstein B6 shock absorbers for the Passat B8 and Superb MK3. Bilstein B6 35-229872 front shock absorbers (for Passat B8, Octavia MK3, Superb MK3) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/7522722#shock-absorber Bilstein B6 24-229890 rear shock absorbers (for Passat B8, Octavia MK3, Superb MK3) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/7543304#shock-absorber

The KYB 3358015 front shock absorbers and KYB 3448024 rear shock absorbers are listed as aftermarket replacements for lowered ride height shock absorbers, standard ride height shock absorbers, and increased ride height shock absorbers, ie. it's a one size fits all approach from KYB so might not be a close match to the specification of the original shock absorbers. It's a similar story with most of the other aftermarket shock absorbers. However, these KYB shock absorbers should be long enough for the increased ride height car otherwise KYB shouldn't be listing them for it. 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There aren't many aftermarket shock absorbers for the increased ride height Superb MK3. Do you want to try standard ride height shock absorbers, such as Bilstein B6, with your increased ride height springs, or do you want to drop the ride height by changing to standard ride height springs. Unless you need the increased ride height, it makes sense to change to standard ride height springs and standard ride height shock absorbers.

Superb MK3 owners also didn't have Bilstein B6 listed for their cars...but they used the Bilstein B6 listed for the Passat B8 instead. If Bilstein B6 aren't listed for the Karoq, maybe look at similar VW cars.

Bilstein B6 shock absorbers tend to be fitted for more controlled and firmer damping. If the OP just wants new front shock absorbers without replacing the rear shock absorbers, I suggest he takes a look at the standard Bilstein B4, KYB, or Sachs options. These will hopefully closely match the standard rear shock absorbers that he already has on the car. If the OP has the 19" wheels on a front wheel drive Karoq, ie. 225/40R19 on 8J rims then changing to smaller diameter rims such as 16" or 17" would make a big difference to ride comfort. As the car is on a PCP contract, he will probably be limited to the standard Skoda tyre and rim choices, ie. 215/60R16 6Jx16 ET43 and 215/55R17 7Jx17 ET45. 17" might provide the best compromise between handling and comfort, but see details of the 215/60R16 fitted to a relatively wide 7J option near the end of this post because 16" rims might turn out to be the best option. For much cheaper rims you could consider 6.5Jx17 ET38 steel rims from the Kodiaq with the 215/55R17 tyre size. However, this is non-standard on the Karoq but the outside edges of the 6.5J ET38 rims would have exactly the same position in the wheelarch as the 7J ET45 rims, so it would take an expert to realise they weren't standard Karoq rims. Perhaps get the much cheaper option and change back to the original wheels when it's time to hand the car back. As a benefit, the slightly narrower 6.5J rims will slightly improve the ride comfort further compared to the 7J rims. Ratikon 7Jx17 ET45 5/112 57.1 alloy rims (215/55R17) (from Karoq) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?q=%3ApriceAsc%3AcarType%3AKaroq%2B%282017%2B%29%3ArimDiameter%3A17%22%3ArimDiameter%3A16%22&text=# 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim (215/55R17) (from Kodiaq) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750807?search=ALCAR+Rim+(9021) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=639488607098246256&rimCode=ALCAR9021 Wheel trims for 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rims (from Kodiaq) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-poklic-borneo-17/p/565071457++Z31 One further non-standard 17" option is the non-standard 225/50R17 tyre size fitted to the standard 7Jx17 ET45 rim size. You might choose this option because you like the look of the wider tyre size, and/or it better protects the 7J rim, and/or it's a cheaper tyre size, and/or you can only get the tyre you want in the 225/50R17 tyre size (eg. Vredestein Quatrac 6 comes in 225/50R17, but not 215/55R17). As you can see in the chart below, 225/50R17 has an outside diameter 1.1% smaller than the standard 16" tyre size on the Karoq front wheel drive. Up to 1.5% difference between standard and non-standard tyre sizes is generally considered to be only a small difference. Outside diameter of tyre 215/60R16 664.4mm 225/50R17 656.8mm (1.1% smaller compared to 215/60R16) Some 16" options If you want more comfort than 17" provides, then 16" is the way to go. As well as the standard 215/60R16 6Jx16 ET43 option, there's also non-standard options such as 215/60R16 6.5Jx16 ET43, and 215/60R16 7Jx16 ET45, etc. 215/60R16 fitted to a 7J rim width is going to be a particularly sporty option and really does raise the question of whether you need 17" rims in preference to 16" rims. After all, 16" has a number of advantages over 17". 215/60R16 can be cheaper than 215/55R17. 16" rims can be considerably lighter than 17". For example, the 6J and 6.5J steel rims below weigh less than 8kg each. By comparison, each 6.5Jx17 ET38 steel rim weighs about 3kg to 4kg more. Multiple that by 4 (or 5 including a spare)...and that's a lot of extra weight. Out of the below three rim widths, ie. 6J, 6.5J, 7J, the middle 6.5J could be a good compromise between the two extremes. The Superb MK3 also fits it's standard 215/60R16 tyre size to a 6.5J rim...albeit ET41 (but then it's a different car). The Yeti fitted its 215/60R16 to a surprisingly wide 7J rim. Alcar 6665 6Jx16 ET43 5/112 57.1 steel rim https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750540 Alcar 9187 6.5Jx16 ET43 5/112 57.1 steel rim https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750834 Alcar 9257 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 steel rim https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750851 As you can see in the ETRTO (European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation) chart below, a 215/60R16 tyre can be fitted to a rim width between 6.0" and 7.5", with 6.5" in bold because that's the standard rim width for this tyre size. Notice that the 215/55R17 can also be fitted to a rim width between 6.0" and 7.5", but the standard rim width for this tyre size is 7.0". ETRTO approved rim width for passenger car tyres 215/60R16 6.0-6.5-7.5 215/55R17 6.0-7.0-7.5 215/50R18 6.0-7.0-7.5 225/40R19 7.5-8.0-9.0

It's an impossible task for any insurance company to get involved in grouping together different aftermarket shock absorbers, into ones that modify the car and ones that don't modify the car. They could charge more if you didn't fit genuine OE shock absorbers, but that would destroy the aftermarket shock absorbers market...and I expect the insurance ombudsman would overturn such a decision. Most owners have replacement shock absorbers fitted by a garage, rather than doing the job themselves. Most of the time, the owner won't know the make and model of shock absorbers that have been fitted. Even if the owner did know, the information would be meaningless to an insurance company. They wouldn't know how each individual model of shock absorber affects the performance of the car because they don't have such a database. Most owners drive secondhand cars, and wouldn't know the make and model of aftermarket shock absorbers that may have been fitted to their car by a previous owner. If an owner phoned up their insurance company with a list of one hundred possible aftermarket shock absorbers and asked them which ones they could fit to their car that didn't increase their insurance premiums...the insurance company would be absolutely clueless because they don't keep an up to date list of all models of aftermarket shock absorbers...and even if they did have such as list, they wouldn't know if they increased or reduced the risk. Plus, it's a rapidly changing market with model numbers being constantly changed. When there's a car insurance claim, the insurance company doesn't know what shock absorbers are fitted to the car...so there's no data. I haven't seen a single post of someone who has had insurance problems when fitting aftermarket shock absorbers that are similar to the factory fitted ones if the ride height hasn't changed, ie. a straight swap for the factory fitted ones. Here's a long list of front shock absorbers for the Octavia MK3 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/shock-absorber-10221/skoda/octavia/octavia-5e3/58761-2-0-tdi?criteria[100][]=VA Are you really suggesting that an insurance company is going to go through that list and tell you which ones will increase your insurance premiums and which ones won't? I think the reply will be, fit whatever you want... I think by far the biggest problem for insurance companies is owners driving around on old, worn shock absorbers...not safety conscious drivers fitting new shock absorbers. Bear in mind that all shock absorbers do is try to keep the tyres in contact with the road. From a safety perspective, the better the shock absorbers the safer the car. Another problem could be that an owner fits what he thinks are high performance shock absorbers, perhaps because they are expensive, so tells his insurance company...and then after test driving the car finds out that the shiny, new, expensive shock absorbers that he's just fitted aren't anything of the sort and don't perform any different to the old ones...so asks for a refund...Is the insurance company going to give him that refund based on his new found knowledge? If the old shock absorbers were old and/or leaking, most new shock absorbers would be an improvement...so who's to say that these new, expensive shock absorbers really are high performance like the manufacturer claims or are they just standard shock absorbers with a flashy paint job and an expensive price tag? If anyone does want to inform their insurance company about fitting aftermarket shock absorbers, I suggest they don't describe them as high performance because unless you are a shock absorber expert and have specialised testing equipment...you won't know. Manufacturers' claims of high performance can't be relied upon, because those sorts of claims can be from wide boys in the marketing department simply trying to find an excuse to charge double the normal price. Expensive shock absorbers won't necessarily be high performance on your car, if they have the wrong damping characteristics. Cheap shock absorbers should be high peformance if they are correct for your car. Whether a shock absorber is high or low performance will often be subjective. Simply offer the insurance company the make and model of the shock absorbers that you are thinking about fitting. If I am correct that information will be completely meaningless to them due to having no database to consult about the risks posed by different makes and models of shock absorbers.

Bilstein B6 shock absorbers aren't a modification as far as car insurance is concerned. Someone previously contacted their insurance company to confirm this. If they were, the insurance companies would have to decide which aftermarket replacement shock absorbers modified your car and which aftermarket shock absorbers didn't modify your car. This would be an impossible task for the insurance companies. If the outside appearance of the aftermarket replacement shock absorbers looks similar to the original ones then they are not modifying the car. Sometimes, Bilstein B6 absorbers are very similar internally to Bilstein B4 shock absorbers. If in doubt about this, then check the Bilstein B6 shock absorbers that Bilstein sells for Dacias. They just look like Bilstein B4 shock absorbers that have been painted yellow, and are sold at a low price. So Bilstein B6 doesn't always mean you are getting anything special. Most aftermarket shock absorbers are not identical to what was fitted in the factory. The aftermarket shock absorber brands use a one size fits all approach because they sell one shock absorber to replace possibly dozens of factory fitted shock absorbers. So technically, nearly all aftermarket shock absorbers are different from standard but are not regarded as a modification. Bilstein B4 front shock absorber (for the Karoq) Bilstein B6 front shock absorber (for Karoq)

The below foam and jack kit includes everything except for the actual spare wheel. It is for all versions except for the 200kW/206kW 4x4 and hybrid versions. 200kW = 272PS 206kW = 280PS Any VAG parts department can order one in if you give them the OEM part number, ie. 3V0093860D. Foam and jack kit for 16" spare wheel 3V0093860D (2189CZK is about £75.20) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-pro-vymenu-rezervniho-kola-16/p/3V0093860D The below steel rim could be used with a 215/60R16 tyre and would fit flush in the spare wheel well (without raising the carpet). Alcar 9490 6Jx16 ET40 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Superb MK1) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/alcar/14750886?search=ALCAR+Rim+(9490)

I wouldn't call a 205/55R16 a normal sized spare tyre for the Superb MK3. Skoda has simply taken the 16" wheel from the Octavia MK3, ie. 205/55R16 fitted to a 6.5Jx16 ET46 5/112 57.1 rim...and repurposed it as a spare for the Superb MK3 in order to save money. Someone who tried this undersized spare wheel on a Superb MK3 reported that the brake on the undersized spare wheel overheated and that was after driving the car just one or two miles. Apparently, there's a button you need to push to deactivate some of the car's electronics, such as ABS, and traction control, etc. But if you forget, then the brake on that wheel overheats because the wheel rotates faster (due to having a smaller outside diameter) than the other wheels on the car...and hence the car's electronics thinks that the wheel is spinner/losing grip, etc., so repeatedly applies the brake on that wheel. Considering that a 215/60R16 will fit in the boot with the carpet flush if you fit it to a 6J rim (instead of the standard 6.5J rim), such as 6Jx16 ET40 5/112 57.1 (from the Superb MK1) or 6Jx16 ET43 5/112 57.1 (from the Karoq), there seems little point using the 205/55R16 spare. As shown in the chart below, the 205/55R16 has an outside diameter a whopping 5.8% smaller than 235/40R19. That's way too much difference. Outside diameter of tyres 205/55R16 631.9mm (5.8% smaller than 235/40R19) 235/40R19 670.6mm

Take a look in the Superb MK2 owner's manual. Superb MK2 tyre sizes listed in the owner's manual for the fitment of snow chains 205/55R16 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 205/55R16 6Jx16 ET50 5/112 57.1 205/50R17 6Jx17 ET45 5/112 57.1 Note, that the Superb MK2 with the 3.6 litre engine needs at least 17" rims to clear the big front brake discs. With all other engine versions, 16" rims will clear the front brake discs. Because these tyre and rims specifications are listed in the owner's manual, they should also be shown on the car's CoC (Certificate of Conformity)...so you won't just be limited to winter tyres in these sizes, ie. summer tyres could also be used in these sizes.

You can see in the Skoda parts catalogue that 3C0411105C is listed against build code L03, and 3C0413031AT is listed against build code G07. 2013 Superb MK2 estate front suspension 3C0411105C Front coil spring L03 3C0413031AT Front shock absorber G07 https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/632/4/411/411001

Notice that the build codes for the front brakes, rear springs, and rear shock absorbers aren't shown...hence it can be handy to have the full list of build codes.

Type up all the 3-digit build codes and copy and paste them into the VW codes decoder. However, there's only 46 of them shown on your white build code label when in fact the car has a lot more build codes than what's shown...perhaps around 180 build codes. There's a seller on ebay that can supply all your car's build codes. Link at the bottom of this post. E0A 1N3 4A3 7T6 3L6 7AL 1D0 1NL 8ZF 8AY 9P3 G07 5SJ H7D J0L 8QL Q2J L03 5RV 4UP QI6 8X1 7X1 7P1 1KJ 8GU 4K3 9ZG F0A 6FB B09 6Y0 B09 8WD 1AT 3QT 9AK 7MG 7A0 3S9 3FA 4X3 8RM QN0 3GG 2UA E0A = No special edition 1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic) 4A3 = Seat heater for front seats separately controlled 7T6 = Navigation system (MID) 3L6 = Electric seat adjustment for both front seats, drivers seat with memory system 7AL = Anti-theft alarm system, passenger compartment control, backup horn and towing protection 1D0 = Without trailer hitch 1NL = Covers for alloy wheels 8ZF = Inside side window antenna 8AY = Radio/navigation system 9P3 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle G07 = Front shock absorption 5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex H7D = Tires 225/40 R18 92Y xl J0L = Battery 340 A (70 Ah) 8QL = Key for locking system with remote control Q2J = Comfort front seats L03 = Suspension range 03 installation control only, no requirement forecast 5RV = Right exterior mirror: aspherical 4UP = Drivers and front passenger air bag with knee air bag and front passenger air bag deactivation QI6 = Service indicator 30,000 km or 2 year ( variable ) 8X1 = Headlight washer system 7X1 = Park distance control 7P1 = Power adjustable lumbar support in frontseats 1KJ = Disc brakes, rear 8GU = Alternator 140 A 4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing 9ZG = Mobile phone preparation with hands-freespeaking system F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment 6FB = Body-colored exterior mirror housings B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland 6Y0 = Without cruise control warning system B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland 8WD = Integrated front fog light 1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 3QT = 3-point seat belts with tensioner and height adjustment, front 9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc 7MG = Emission standard EU5 7A0 = Without CD changer/CD player 3S9 = Roof rails 3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof) 4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag 8RM = 8 speakers (passive) QN0 = Without drawers under front seats 3GG = Plane rear cargo area 2UA = Standard design VW Codes Decoder https://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx "skoda vin decoder" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224631127243

It was easy to find the correct front spring because of the L03 build code on the white build code label...and the coloured dots on your photo confirms this, ie. orange, green, and two yellows.