Everything posted by Carlston
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Best tyres for my green line
I can see from your photos that you have 205/55R16 tyres fitted to 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 alloy rims. Although Toot has mentioned looking at gravel tyres and/or tyres with reinforced sidewalls, etc., I would first look at tyres with much higher sidewalls than the low sidewalled 205/55R16 tyre size which really isn't very suitable for off-road use due to its low sidewall height. It doesn't help that the 205/55R16 is fitted to a relatively wide 7J rim. With your current rims you could change to 215/60R16. However, 7J is quite wide for 215/60R16 tyres. If you did want that tyre size, it might be better to fit the 215/60R16 tyre size to a narrower 6J rim...perhaps the 6Jx16 ET43 5/112 57.1 rim from the Karoq. But if you are going to change rims and tyres it might be better to look at the 205/70R15 option that I mentioned in my previous post. Bear in mind that the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 is cheaper in the 205/70R15 size compared to 215/60R16. Both the 205/70R15 and 215/60R16 tyre sizes would allow you to reduce your tyre pressures by at least 3psi because they are bigger tyres (and have higher standard load indexes, ie. 95 690kg and 96 710kg) so can support the same weight with less air pressure. Both the 205/70R15 and 215/60R16 should transform the off-road feel of the car compared to the too low sidewalled 205/55R16. However, you might prefer the on-road feel of the car with the 215/60R16 over the 205/70R15. So perhaps 205/70R15 being the better of the two off-road but the 215/60R16 being the better of the two on-road. It really depends how you drive the car and personal preference. Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 215/60R16 95H (All-Terrain tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s111p164244/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_Geolandar_AT_G015_215_60_R16_95H_RPB_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Alcar 6665 6Jx16 ET43 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Karoq) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1302234084152546416&rimCode=ALCAR6665
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Best tyres for my green line
What size tyres are fitted to your Greenline? For example, the size might be 205/55R16 or 215/60R16. What make and model of tyres have been getting punctures? What is causing the punctures? Is it something like a nail or screw? Or maybe something sharp has been cutting the sidewalls. Are tyre sizes listed on the inside of the fuel filler flap? If so, what tyre sizes are these? Do you run much reduced tyre pressures when driving on Salisbury Plain? If you have 205/55R16, these may not be suitable for running reduced tyre pressures off-road because for an off-road tyre this size doesn't have enough sidewall height...which is why proper off-roaders tend to have lots of sidewall height. Whatever tyre size you've got at the moment, you could fit 205/70R15 on 6Jx15 ET43 5/112 57.1 rims. 15" tyres aren't generally fitted to the Yeti, but 195/65R15 91T is mentioned for the Yeti 1.2 petrol 77kW/105PS with lowered ride height on page 194 of the November 2014 edition of the Yeti owner's manual. You can see an online version of this owner's manual by downloading it here... Skoda owner's manual https://manual.skoda-auto.com/210/en-gb/Models 205/70R15 is simply what I would call a ballooned version of the 195/65R15 tyre size, ie. one size up on the width and one size up on the aspect ratio. Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 205/70R15 96H (Euro label E C 70dB) (3PMSF) (All-Terrain tyre and All-Season tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m53b0s2481p148166/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_Geolandar_AT_G015_205_70_R15_96H_RPB_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB If the mud isn't wet, you might be able to get away with a more road biased tyre such as the Vredestein Quatrac 5...which is an all-season tyre. Vredestein Quatrac 5 205/70R15 96T (Euro label C C 69dB) (3PMSF) (All-Season tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m138b0s7998p144823/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac5_Vredestein_Quatrac_5_205_70_R15_96T_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_A_Noise%3A_69dB Alcar 7755 6Jx15 ET43 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Octavia MK3) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-7755 https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=502374009556452464&rimCode=ALCAR7755
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All terrains on a Yeti
The Yokohama Geolandar G015 is the one that I would choose if I needed a mud capable tyre for road use. From one review, it appears to be one of the most comfortable All-Terrain tyres on the market, has good wet grip, and isn't too noisy. However, I don't need wet mud capability, so would choose a better road tyre such as the Vredestein Quatrac 6. That's the problem with tyres. When they are better in one area they tend to lose out in others areas. So whatever you choose, it's always a compromise. Vredestein Quatrac 6 215/65R16 98H (Euro label C B 71dB) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8008p202133/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_215_65_R16_98H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB
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All terrains on a Yeti
Just to add to the above post, the 16" Alcar 9922 steel rim weighs 8.20kg, as shown below. This is over 40% heavier than the 17" Alcar 9021 steel rim, or 3.38kg heavier. So five of these 17" steel rims would weigh 16.9kg more than these 16" steel rims. These 17" steel rims really are shockingly heavy, so another reason to choose 16" steel rims in preference to 17" steel rims. Alcar 9922 6.5x16 ET33 5/112 57.1 steel rim 8.20kg Alcar 9021 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim 11.58kg Bear in mind that the 17" alloy equivalents as shown on "skoda eshop cz" weigh an almost identical 11.5kg, so 17" alloy rims won't help with the weight problem of 17" rims. 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 alloy rim (from Kodiaq) (11.5kg) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-nanuq-17-kodiaq/p/565071497++8Z8
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All Season Tyres for Citigo
Vredestein Quatrac 6 185/55R15 82H (Euro label C B 70dB) (3PMSF) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m138b0s7988p202142/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_185_55_R15_82H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB
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All terrains on a Yeti
If you are going to be driving on soft mud, you may want to reduce your tyre pressures by about one-third, ie. if you normally run 30psi-36psi you might want to reduce them to 20psi-24psi...but remember to pump them back up as soon as you get back on the tarmac to prevent the tyres from over-heating. Because you might want to reduce the tyre pressures when driving on soft mud, it's much better to have 16" tyres rather than 17" tyres because the 16" tyres can have more sidewall height than the 17" tyres. For example, a 215/65R16 has 10.75mm more sidewall height than a 215/60R17. Running low profile tyres off-road with reduced tyre pressures will make the rims far more likely to get damaged, hence it's better to go for 16" tyres rather then 17" tyres. Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 215/65R16 98H (Euro label E C 70dB) (3PMSF) (All-Terrain tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s426p148189/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_Geolandar_AT_G015_215_65_R16_98H_RPB_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Alcar 9922 6.5x16 ET33 5/112 57.1 steel rims (from VW Tiguan MK1 and VW Touran MK2) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9922 https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=62269191771657328&rimCode=ALCAR9922 Outside diameter of tyres 225/50R17 656.8mm 215/60R16 664.4mm 215/65R16 685.9mm (+3.2% compared to 215/60R16 and +4.4% compared to 225/50R17) 215/60R17 689.8mm (+3.8% compared to 215/60R16 and +5.0% compared to 225/50R17) Out of the above four tyre sizes, 215/65R16 tends to be by far the most economical tyre size, which is another plus point in this tyre size's favour. If you go for 215/60R17, then 6.5Jx17 ET38 rims (from the Kodiaq) would be a better option than the 7Jx17 ET45 rims. Bear in mind that these 17" steel rims weigh a lot more than the 16" steel rims. Another negative point for the 17" wheels is that in general 215/60R17 cost a lot more than 215/65R16. And yet another negative point, is that the 215/60R17 has an outside diameter even bigger than 215/65R16...making the gearing even further out from standard. Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 215/60R17 96H (Euro label E C 71dB) (3PMSF) (All-Terrain tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s3735p164247/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_Geolandar_AT_G015_215_60_R17_96H_RPB_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Alcar 9021 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Kodiaq) (this rim weighs 11.58kg) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9021 https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=639488607098401904&rimCode=ALCAR9021
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Aero inserts on 19” Alloys
With the 8Jx19 ET45 Karoq rim, 245/40R19 would offer more protection from kerbing damage than either 225/40R19 or 235/40R19. So fitting 245/40R19 to your standard 8Jx19 ET45 Karoq rims is something you might want to consider if protecting these rims from kerbing damage is a high priority. As well as the 235/40R19 fitted to a 7.5Jx19 ET48 rim from the Octavia MK4 that I mentioned in a previous post, another option could be 225/45R19 fitted to a 7Jx19 ET43 rim from the Kodiaq. An example of a 7Jx19 ET43 rim from the Kodiaq is shown below. Karoq 8Jx19 ET45 alloy rims CRATER https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-crater-19-karoq/p/57A071499A+8Z8 Kodiaq 7Jx19 ET43 alloy rims CRATER https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-crater-19-kodiaq/p/565071499H+8Z8 I've added 225/45R19 and 245/40R19 to my "Outside diameter of tyres" chart. 225/45R19 and 245/40R19 aren't standard tyre sizes on the Karoq 2WD but they are standard tyre sizes on the Karoq 4WD. A 225/45R19 fitted to a 7J rim will have a similar amount of protection from kerbing damage as a 235/40R19 fitted to a 7.5J rim. With the standard 8Jx19 ET45 Karoq rims, fitting 245/40R19 should give some protection from kerbing damage, but it won't be as good as a 225/45R19 fitted to a 7J rim or a 235/40R19 fitted to a 7.5J rim. Outside diameter of tyres 215/60R16 664.4mm 215/55R17 668.3mm 215/50R18 672.2mm 225/40R19 662.6mm 235/40R19 670.6mm 225/45R19 685.1mm (1.9% bigger outside diameter than 215/50R18) 245/40R19 678.6mm (1.0% bigger outside diameter than 215/50R18)
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Recommended lowering springs & spacers
Many VW Up! owners have changed their standard 195/40R17 on 6.5J rims to slightly oversize 205/40R17 on the same 6.5J rims. That's also only a 4mm difference in sidewall height, but the owners seem to like the improvement in ride, rim protection from kerbing and pothole damage, and looks. Part of the difference also has to do with the 6.5J rim becoming relatively narrower for the 205/40 tyre size compared to the 195/40 tyre size, not just the increase in sidewall height. Fitting a tyre to a relatively narrower rim improves ride comfort...all other things being equal...as the sidewalls flex more easily. Notice in the below chart, that 235/40R18 has an outside diameter 0.8% bigger than 225/35R19 and 1.3% bigger than 225/40R18. Up to a 1.5% difference is usually considered insignificant. Outside diameter of tyres 225/40R18 637.2mm 235/40R18 645.2mm (+0.8% compared to 225/35R19, and +1.3% compared to 225/40R18) 225/35R19 640.1mm
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Recommended lowering springs & spacers
It won't add to the looks, but have you considered Bilstein B8 shock absorbers? These are quite special, because they are a mono-tube design...unlike the normal twin-tube design that the Bilstein B4 shock absorbers use. Surprisingly, even the expensive DCC (electronically adjustable) shock absorbers use the cheaper and inferior twin-tube design.
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Aero inserts on 19” Alloys
If that's 2WD rather than 4WD, it will probably have 225/40R19 or 235/40R19 fitted to rather wide 8Jx19 ET45 rims. You can see in the "Skoda alloy rims...accessories catalogue" that both 225/40R19 and 235/40R19 are Skoda approved tyre sizes for the Karoq 2WD. These are very vulnerable to kerbing damage because the tyre sidewalls don't bulge out much, if at all. Changing to 235/40R19 fitted to 7.5Jx19 ET48 rims from the Octavia MK4 would give much better protection from kerbing damage. 235/40R19 is a standard Superb MK3 tyre size. 7.5Jx19 ET48 alloy rim (from Octavia MK4) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-manaslu-19-octavia-iv/p/5E3071499H+HA7 Notice how similar the above Octavia MK4 alloy rim looks to the below Karoq 8Jx19 ET45 alloy rim https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-crater-19-karoq/p/57A071499++HA7 Another benefit of the 235/40R19 tyre size over the 225/40R19 is that a Michelin CrossClimate 2 tyre is available in an H speed rating. The 225/40R19 size only has a Y speed rated Michelin CrossClimate 2, which is way over-rated for the Karoq. So 235/40R19 would not only provide much better rim protect to a relatively narrow 7.5J rim compared to a 225/40R19 fitted to an 8J rim, but the ride comfort would be much better...and yet still with the 19" rim size that so many appear to prefer on the Karoq. Michelin CrossClimate 2 235/40R19 96H XL (Euro label B B 71dB) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m142b0s10015p208572/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_235_40_R19_96H_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Another thing to consider is the outside diameter of the tyres, as shown in the below chart. As you can see, 225/40R19 is rather small compared to the standard Karoq 2WD 17" and 18" tyre sizes, but 235/40R19 is in between the 17" and 18" tyre sizes...so a very good match to the standard Karoq 2WD tyre sizes. Outside diameter of tyres 215/60R16 664.4mm 215/55R17 668.3mm 215/50R18 672.2mm 225/40R19 662.6mm 235/40R19 670.6mm Skoda alloy rims (accessories catalogue) https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/639a0118-4da5-446b-a786-86e1f789b57b
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Recommended lowering springs & spacers
Try changing the 225/40R18 tyres to 235/40R18. This will increase the sidewall height by 4mm (comparing new tyres to news tyres) so there could be up to 10mm difference in sidewall if comparing worn 225/40R18 to new 235/40R18. The edge of the tyre tread of the 235/40 tyre size should also extend by about 5mm each side compared to 225/40, thereby better filling the wheelarches. 235/40R18 would also increase ride comfort and better protect the rims from kerbing damage, plus having a little more sidewall height will give a little more protection from pothole damage. Choosing summer touring tyres over UHP (Ultra High Performance) tyres will also help ride comfort because the tyres' sidewalls will be softer and more flexible. Notice in the below example that this tyre isn't XL and the speed rating isn't Y, ie. the tyre isn't overspecified for the Octavia MK3 VRS...which again helps to improve ride comfort. You might also find that the weight of this tyre is also a little less by not being overspecified compared to the same size tyre with an XL load index and a Y speed rating. Michelin Primacy 4+ 235/40R18 91W (Euro label C A 69dB) (summer touring tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s322p213489/Michelin_Tyres_Car_Michelin_Primacy_4%2B_235_40_R18_91W_RG_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_69dB Notice is the following example that the load index is XL and the speed rating is Y. Also notice that the noise rating is 72dB. Although the Pilot Sport 5 is highly rated for an UHP tyre, the summer touring tyre will be more refined. Bear in mind that the summer touring tyre will still give very high performance because of it's wide and low profile size. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 235/40R18 95Y XL (Euro label C A 72dB) (UHP tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s322p209253/Michelin_Tyres_Car_Michelin_Pilot_Sport_5_PS5_235_40_R18_(95Y)_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_72dB
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Tracking & alignment
On the Superb MK3 280HP, the speed rating of the tyres will be either W (168mph) or Y (186mph) unless they are winter rated where the speed rating might only be V (150mph). So I wouldn't call the national speed limit (for dual carriageways) of 70mph fast in relation to the speed capability of the tyres. 150mph on the German autobahn and the tyres are starting to get closer to their design limit, but 70mph really isn't fast for a W/Y speed rated tyre.
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New Fabia noise query
As well as the 15" tyre being quieter (and more comfortable), when it comes to tyre replacement time, the 185/65R15 is a much cheaper tyre size than the 195/55R16 and 215/45R17 options on the Fabia MK4.
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Has anyone fitted 205 70 15 tyres on Octavia 4x4 (not Scout)
On camskill, if you add a tyre to the basket and click the basket, it tells you the postage. It looks like it's £5.75/tyre with a minimum postage of £11.50. So if you order at least two tyres, it works out at £5.75 each tyre for postage.
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Replacement Battery Recommendations
You can fit AGM instead of EFB. AGM is better quality than EFB and should last considerably longer. You might have to code the new battery, although you would need to ask someone else about that.
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Original tyre size? Mk1 1.2 15" alloy wheels???
Try wheel-size.com https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/fabia/2006/#trim-mk1-6y-1999-2007-eudm-12i--63 It looks like the Fabia MK1 can use either 185/55R15 or 195/50R15 fitted to a 6Jx15 ET43 rim. However, the ride will be noticeably better on 175/65R14 fitted to 5Jx14 ET35 rims. As you can see on the link below, 175/65R14 is a very economical tyre size. There aren't many 5Jx14 ET35 5/100 57.1 alloy rims, but the facelift version of the VW Polo MK4 did offer one alloy rim design in this specification called JEREZ...as shown in the link below. Vredestein Quatrac 5 175/65R14 82T (3PMSF) (all-season tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m137b0s7973p211538/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac5_Vredestein_Quatrac_5_165_65_R14_79T_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_D_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_69dB Alcar 5210 5Jx14 ET35 5/100 57.1 steel rim https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=180852620338926692&rimCode=ALCAR5210 VW Polo MK4 facelift 5Jx14 ET35 5/100 57.1 alloy rim JEREZ 2 6Q0601025AC Aluminium rim JEREZ 5Jx14 ET35 5/100 57.1 6Q0601025AC 8Z8 Diamond silver https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/vw/RDW/PO/657/6/601/601050
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Replacement Battery Recommendations
This might be suitable, but do check yourself to make sure it is correct. You can use the Varta battery finder, on Varta's website. Varta Silver Dynamic AGM 570 901 076 Model: 570 901 076 Capacity: 70Ah CCA: 760A Width: 175mm Length: 278mm Height: 190mm Short Code: A7 UK Code: 096AGM https://www.varta-automotive.com/en-gb/battery-finder?type=pc&year=2016&make=106&model=14018&engine=112394&etn=570+901+076|&rec_etn=570+901+076|&ss_etn=570+901+076|&literal_search={"type"%3A"Passenger+Car"%2C"year"%3A"2016"%2C"make"%3A"SKODA"%2C"model"%3A"SUPERB+III+(3V3)"%2C"engine"%3A"2.0+TDI+(110+kW+%2F+150+PS)"}
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Superb or MB E Class
Tyres will be cheaper on the Superb MK2 because it uses the common 205/55R16, 225/45R17, and 225/40R18 tyre sizes. For example, 225/55R16 can cost over 70% more than 205/55R16 tyres. Unfortunately, many Superb MK2's are fitted with 225/40R18 tyres which are quite susceptible to pothole damage due to their low sidewall height (sidewall height is only about 3.5" on the 225/40R18 tyre size). By comparison, the sidewall height on a 205/55R16 tyre is almost 4.5" which gives much better resistance to pothole damage and much better ride quality.
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Which Bilstein shock?...
So you have build code L16 which means the front springs have OEM part number 5Q0411105HC, and build codes 1JE+0YC which means you have rear springs with OEM part number 5Q0511115P. I've listed 5Q0511115Q below as well as 5Q0511115P, because this could be a cheaper alternative to 5Q0511115P as it appears to be only about 6mm longer with about the same stiffness. Being 6mm longer could be an advantage, because sometimes when owners fit 4 new springs the front end can end up looking slightly higher than the rear end. This for many is not a good look. So a 6mm longer rear spring might help, but I've no idea whether fitting the below 5Q0411105HC front springs and 5Q0511115P rear springs would make the front end look slightly high compared to the rear end. However, I would probably go for the below Japko springs as I believe they are rebranded KYB springs (ie. identical...notice how the 1107 and 7156 part numbers are repeated in both the KYB springs and the Japko springs)...so you get KYB quality at a much better price. I believe Ashika and Japanparts are also rebranded KYB springs as again they use very similar part numbers and where quoted the specifications such as length, wire diameter, and outside diameter, are always identical. The photos always seem to be identical on Japko, Ashika, and Japanparts...which is another give away to the fact or strong suspicion that they are identical springs. 5Q0411105HC front springs KYB RA1107 Japko ZCJ1107A (same as KYB RA1107, but can be much cheaper) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0411105hc?search=OEN 5Q0411105HC&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=10914 5Q0511115P rear springs Sachs 994 924 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/13786055 5Q0511115Q rear springs KYB RA7156 Japko ZCJ7156A (same as KYB RA7156, but can be much cheaper) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0511115q?search=OEN 5Q0511115Q&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=10914
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Which Bilstein shock?...
The OEM part numbers for the springs depends on the car's build codes as shown below. Octavia MK3 2.0TDI VRS hatchback 2WD Front springs for manual gearbox 5Q0411105HC or 5Q0411105HD Front springs for automatic gearbox 5Q0411105HD or 5Q0411105HE or 5Q0411105HF Rear springs 5Q0511115P or 5Q0511115Q Front springs 1 5Q0411105HC Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark green Grey 2 PR-L16 1 5Q0411105HD Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark brown white 2 PR-L17 1 5Q0411105HE Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark brown yellow 2 PR-L18 1 5Q0411105HF Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark brown orange 2 PR-L19 Rear springs 1 5Q0511115P Coil spring 2 PR-1JE+0YC 1 5Q0511115Q Coil spring 2 PR-1JE+0YD
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Spare wheel size
I've removed the link. It's not important, as it was just the latest version of the Kamiq owner's manual.
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superb rear gas struts
Stabilus are a good make. The following one might fit. It's best to check the OEM part number to be sure. Stabilus 116642 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/stabilus/7006051
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Spare wheel size
If you start off by just getting the jack and foam kit (which is relatively cheap) you can try one of your current wheels for fit...and take it from there. You can see in the Kamiq owner's manual that 195/60R16 fitted to a 6Jx16 ET35 rim is a winter tyre size suitable for snow chains. Technical data and specifications Permitted rim and tyre combinations for mounting snow chains: Rim dimensions Tyre dimensions 6Jx16 ET35 195/60 R16 Only use snow chains with links no larger than 13 mm, including locks.
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Spare wheel size
As you can see in the chart below, the outside diameter of 195/60R16 is 2.6% smaller than 205/55R17. If it fits in the spare wheel well, getting a spare wheel the same size that you have might be better. Outside diameter of tyres 205/55R17 657.3mm 195/60R16 640.4mm (-2.6%) 6.5Jx17 ET40 5/100 57.1 silver alloy rim BRAGA OEM part number 654071497L 8Z8 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-braga-17-scala-kamiq/p/654071497L+8Z8 Spare wheel jack and foam kit for Kamiq (everything except for the actual spare wheel) OEM part number 658093860A (1,029CZK is about £36.58) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-pro-vymenu-rezervniho-kola/p/658093860A
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Suspension query
625mm appears to be the maximum length, measured as shown in the diagram below, whereas 400mm or 415mm appears to be the minimum length. KYB 3448024 rear shock absorber KYB 3448023 or 3448024 rear shock absorber