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I've had a look at the Skoda parts catalogue, and it lists a 6.5Jx15 ET50 alloy rim. Maybe 205/60R15 was a standard fitment after all. 6.5Jx15 ET50 5/112 57.1 alloy rim 1Z0601025S 7ZS Skoda parts catalogue https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/663/6/601/601050

Here are some example numbers, to illustrate the three innings method. To keep the maths simple, I will assume that the tyre's new tread depth is 8mm and the legal limit is 2mm. I will assume the front tyre wears down by 2mm every 10,000 miles and the rear tyre wears down by 1mm every 10,000 miles, ie. the front wheel drive car is wearing down the front tyres twice as quickly as the rear tyres. Three innings method First innings Drive 10,000 miles (after first innings tread depths are as follows...front tyre 6mm, rear tyre 7mm) Second innings Drive 20,000 miles (after second innings tread depths are as follows...front tyre 3mm, rear tyre 4mm) Third innings Drive 10,000 miles (after third innings tread depths are as follows...front tyre 2mm, rear tyre 2mm) In case this isn't clear, the front tyre in the first innings becomes the rear tyre in the second innings and the front tyre in the third innings. Similarly, the rear tyre in the first innings becomes the front tyre in the second innings and the rear tyre in the third innings. Notice that at the end of each innings, the difference in tread depth is no more than 1mm. So at all times the tread depths are closely matched.

When you say 400mm/625mm, is that the front shock absorbers because you say your rear shock is leaking? Bilstein B4 19-230542 rear shock absorbers might be suitable. You can get them on amazon.de (the german version of amazon) for 96.63 Euros for two (about £84.26) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Bilstein-19-230542-B4-Shock-Absorbers/dp/B013FPYCTQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PI2L4UI3FMX4&keywords=bilstein+19-230542&qid=1695504757&sprefix=19-230542%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1 Here they are listed on autodoc https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/7503723 Skoda parts catalogue https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/5/511/511000

205/60R15 has a smaller outside diameter than the standard Octavia MK2 tyre sizes. Try comparing 205/70R15 and 195/65R15. 5.3% percentage difference in outside diameter and 16.75mm difference in radius. Are you going to use a 6Jx15 ET47 5/112 57.1 rim? Also take a look at this tyre. Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 205/70R15 96H (Euro label E C 70dB) 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

It's best to start with four matching new tyres and rotate them so that they wear out together. You might want to choose the two innings method, the three innings method, or the four innings method. I prefer the three innings method. Notice that with the three innings method, the second innings lasts twice as long as the first and third innings. However, with all three methods all the tyres will be on the front and back for 20,000 miles. The below examples assume that the tyres will last 40,000 miles. With the two innings method, the tread depths will be more mismatched at some points than the other methods. I prefer the three innings method to the four innings method because the tread depths are just as closely matched, but you only need to rotate the tyres twice rather than three times. Notice that with the three innings method, the second innings lasts twice as long as the first and third innings. Two innings method First innings Drive 20,000 miles Second innings Drive 20,000 miles Three innings method First innings Drive 10,000 miles Second innings Drive 20,000 miles Third innings Drive 10,000 miles Four innings method First innings Drive 10,000 miles Second innings Drive 10,000 miles Third innings Drive 10,000 miles Fourth innings Drive 10,000 miles

Rear disc brakes can corrode and need early replacement for low mileage users, so it's nice to see that all Fabia MK4 models except for the powerful 150HP engined versions come with rear drum brakes as standard...with rear disc brakes being a £100 option. The rear disc brakes are only small 230x9mm, so it's not as though you are losing much in rear braking power, if any. The benefit of the rear disc brakes might come if you drive the car around a race track and find that the rear drum brakes start to fade after repeated very heavy braking and after many laps of the racetrack. But for most people using their car for sensible road use, I expect rear brake fade is going to be very rare. Most of the braking is done by the front brakes, so even if the rear drum brakes did start to fade you would still have the powerful front disc brakes to rely on.

All of the 7.5Jx18 alloy rims shown in the Skoda parts catalogue for the Superb MK2 have an offset of ET46, not ET45. What is the OEM part number of the rims? Perhaps 3T0601025Q HA7 or 3T0601025QA 8Z8 The OEM part number of the rim is cast into the back of the rim. Skoda parts catalogue https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ

If you mean 7.5Jx18 ET51 5/112 57.1 alloy rims, then a slightly oversize 235/40R18 should help to protect the rim from kerbing damage. With the ET51 offset being 5mm more than the standard 18" ET46 offset, the slightly wider 235/40R18 would help to fill the wheelarches rather than have a slightly sunken look. One of the downsides of the 235/40R18 tyre size is that it generally costs more than the common 225/45R17 and 225/40R18 tyre sizes.

You can see from the Skoda parts catalogue that the following rims are used on the Superb MK2. 7Jx16 ET45 205/55R16 7.5Jx17 ET49 225/45R17 7.5Jx18 ET46 225/40R18 The minimum thickness hubcentric wheel spacers are 10mm, so that would effectively change an ET51 offset to ET41. However, ET51 is only 2mm more than ET49...so perhaps stick with the ET51 offset. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 225/45R17 94V XL (Euro label C B 72dB) (3PMSF) (all-season tyre) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Continental/AllSeasonContact-2/225-45-R17-94V-XL-EVc/D-127990 7Jx17 ET45 5/112 57.1 alloy rim 225/45R17 (from Karoq) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-ratikon-17-karoq/p/57A071497C+8Z8

5E0093860E 5E0093860F https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/sady-pro-vymenu-kol/c/setsToChangeWheels?sort=priceAsc&q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIII%2B%282017%2B%29#

6Jx16 ET45 5/100 57.1 steel rims are listed on both oponeo.pl and mytyres.co.uk It can be difficult to find the Alcar 6955 on mytyres because you have to enter a car that uses this size steel rim...and for some reason entering the Fabia MK4 on mytyres doesn't bring up this listing. However, entering cars such as the Seat Arona and Seat Ibiza MK5 does bring up this listing. There's also similar Alcar rims using slightly less offset, ie. ET40 and ET35 from cars such as the Scala and Kamiq, ie. 6Jx16 ET40 and 6Jx16 ET35. I doubt you would have clearance issues on the Fabia MK4 with the 195/55R16 tyre size if you used a 6Jx16 rim with an ET40 offset instead of the standard ET45. ET40 is also what the 185/65R15 tyre size uses on the Fabia MK4 with a 5.5J rim. Alcar 6955 6Jx16 ET45 5/100 57.1 steel rim https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-6955#23501946 https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1273761131039659108&rimCode=ALCAR6955 6Jx16 ET45 5/100 57.1 alloy rims from the Fabia MK4 on "skoda eshop cz" https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?sort=priceAsc&q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AFabia%2BIV%2B%282021%2B%29%3ArimDiameter%3A16%22#

The Yeti uses 7Jx16 ET45 rims for its 215/60R16 tyre size. The Karoq front wheel drive uses 6Jx16 ET43 rims for its 215/60R16 tyre size. The Karoq 4x4 uses 6Jx16 ET43 rims for its 225/60R16 tyre size. As you can see in the chart below, 6J is the minimum rim width for both 215/60R16 and 225/60R16. It's surprising that the Yeti went for such wide rims, ie. 7J for its 215/60R16 tyre size. By comparison, the Superb MK3 uses a 6.5J rim for its 215/60R16 tyre size. ETRTO approved rim widths 215/60R16 6.0-6.5-7.5 225/60R16 6.0-6.5-8.0 235/60R16 6.5-7.0-8.5 All things being equal, a 215/60R16 fitted to a 6J rim will give a more comfortable ride than fitting this tyre size to a wider rim such as 6.5J or 7J. So although a 215/60R16 fitted to a 7J rim may give a Yeti an acceptable ride for many, it is not the ultimate combination when it comes to ride comfort. For example, fitting a 215/60R16 to a 6Jx16 ET43 rim from the Karoq, should provide a noticeable improvement in ride comfort compared to using the 7J Yeti rim with this tyre size...all other things being equal. Surprisingly, a 235/60R16 tends to be a cheaper tyre size than both 215/60R16 and 225/60R16...and could be a good option on the Karoq 4x4 with a 7Jx16 rim...or possibly an over-size Yeti tyre. As you can see in the chart below, 235/60R16 has an outside diameter 1.3% bigger than 225/55R17 (which is one of the standard Karoq 4x4 tyre sizes). Up to 1.5% difference from standard is normally considered insignificant. Outside diameter of tyres 225/55R17 679.3mm 235/60R16 688.4mm (+1.3%) 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 has been used on quite a few VAG cars over the years including (so there a plenty of secondhand rims available, and new steel rims are still available in this size): Audi A4 1995-2007 Audi A6 1997-2011 Seat Exeo 2009-2013 Skoda Superb MK2 2008-2015 Skoda Yeti 2009-2017 VW Eos 2006-2015 VW Passat 2005-2014 Here are three examples of the 235/60R16 tyre size. In these examples the tyres are not over-specified for the Karoq 4x4, ie. not XL (eXtra Load) and not V/W/Y speed rating. By not over-specifying a tyre the sidewalls remain as soft and flexible as possible which helps to provide the best ride comfort...all other things being equal. Uniroyal RainExpert 5 235/60R16 100H (summer tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s425p212999/Uniroyal_Tyres_Car_Uniroyal_RainExpert_5_235_60_R16_100H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Vredestein Quatrac 6 235/60R16 100H (3PMSF) (all-season tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s12008p201646/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_235_60_R16_100H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 235/60R16 100H (3PMSF) (all-season tyre) (All-Terrain tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s425p148190/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_Geolandar_AT_G015_235_60_R16_100H_RPB_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_72dB As you can see in the below two photos, a 235/55R17 gives the Yeti a beefier look compared to the standard 225/50R17 tyre size. However, I would prefer the 235/60R16 option in preference to a 235/55R17. Not only would the resulting 16" wheel weigh a lot less than the 17" wheel, but unlike the 235/55R17, the 235/60R16 is not over-specified for the Yeti/Karoq. 235/55R17 is often XL (eXtra Load) and also tends to have a speed rating more than H (130mph). This all adds up to an unnecessarily heavy and stiff tyre. Yeti with 225/50R17 tyres (top photo) and 235/55R17 tyres (bottom photo) Compared to the below 7Jx17 alloy rim (10.1kg) from the Karoq (which is quite a light 17" rim), you can get 7Jx16 ET45 alloy rims that weigh a much lighter 7.3kg (from Audi A4/A6 1997-2004) saving 2.8kg each rim, ie. this 17" alloy rim is almost 40% heavier than some lightweight 16" alloy rims. There's some dispute over the weight of the 10.1kg alloy rim, because the black version is listed at 10.9kg. So the lightweight 7.3kg 16" alloy rim may provide a even bigger weight saving compared to these 17" alloy rims, ie. a 10.9kg rim is a whopping 50% heavier than 7.3kg. No wonder the above Yeti owner with 235/55R17 tyres found his 17" wheels to be on the heavy side. 7Jx17 ET45 alloy rim (10.1kg) (from Karoq) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-ratikon-17-karoq/p/57A071497C+8Z8 7Jx17 ET45 alloy rim (10.9kg) (from Karoq) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-ratikon-17-karoq/p/57A071497D+FL8

EBC on autodoc thinks you have 280x22mm front brakes, but compare the following photos of the front brake calipers to be sure. 280x22mm front brakes 1ZF (ATE brake system) 288x25mm front brakes 1ZE (ATE brake system)

Good point, although the OP hasn't said if his car is a facelift model or not. As you can see in the two diagrams below, the depth changes from 51.6mm to 61.4mm with the facelift 253x10mm rear brake discs. The 1KD build code remains the same, along with the rear brake calipers and rear brake pads. Pre-facelift 253x10mm rear brake discs 1KD (sold to replace 1K0615601AB and 5Q0615601F) Facelift 253x10mm rear brake discs 1KD (sold to replace 5Q0615601C) 253x10mm rear brakes 1KD (TRW brake system) (Octavia MK3 facelift model) https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/805/6/615/615060 ATE 24.0110-0420.1 253x10mm rear brake discs 1KD (sold to replace 5Q0615601C) (Octavia MK3 facelift model) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ate/18101448

According to Jurid on autodoc, the Octavia MK3 150HP has 288x25mm front discs (build code 1ZE) and 253x10mm rear discs (build code 1KD). 1ZE and 1KD are both TRW brake systems. 288x25mm front brakes 1ZE (TRW brake system) https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/6/615/615020 TRW GDB1956 front brake pads 1ZE (sold to replace 8V0698151) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/7489103 ATE 24.0125-0145.1 front brake discs 1ZE (sold to replace 1K0615301T and 5Q0615301H) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ate/957612 253x10mm rear brakes 1KD (TRW brake system) https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/6/615/615060 TRW GDB1330 rear brake pads 1KD (sold to replace 5Q0698451A and 5Q0698451M) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/2191943 ATE 24.0110-0277.1 rear brake discs (sold to replace 1K0615601AB and 5Q0615601F) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ate/956867

Spare wheel for Octavia MK3 205/55R16 fitted to 6.5Jx16 ET46 5/112 57.1 steel rim 205/55R16 fitted to 6Jx16 ET48 5/112 57.1 steel rim (winter tyre size suitable for snow chains) 125/70R18 fitted to 3.5Jx18 ET25.5 5/112 57.1 steel rim Alcar 8667 6.5Jx16 ET46 5/112 57.1 steel rim https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=502374009556452464&rimCode=ALCAR8667 Alcar 8247 6Jx16 ET48 5/112 57.1 steel rim (winter tyre size suitable for snow chains) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=502374009556452464&rimCode=ALCAR8247 1K0601027AP steel rim for space-saving emergency wheel 3.5Jx18 ET25.5 5/112 57.1 125/70R18 99M 1K0601027AP https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295918691170 The foam and jack kit can be ordered from a VAG parts department. It includes everything except for the actual spare wheel. Just hand the OEM part number, ie. 5E0093860E (or 5E0093860F if it's a VRS), to the VAG parts department...and get them to check that it's correct for your car. There's a different foam and jack kit for the VRS model. This has OEM part number 5E0093860F. Octavia MK3 (not VRS) foam and jack kit 5E0093860E (1289CZK is about £45.06) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-pro-rezervni-kolo/p/5E0093860E Octavia MK3 VRS foam and jack kit 5E0093860F (1449CZK is about £50.69) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-pro-rezervni-kolo/p/5E0093860F There's not much weight difference between the 125/70R18 space saver and a 205/55R16 spare wheel. If there's room in the spare wheel well (and there probably is with the Octavia MK3), I would go with the 205/55R16.

One other non-standard option is 185/60R16 on 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1. However, 185/60R16 fitted to a 6J rim won't offer much rim protection from kerbing damage due to the tyre's sidewalls not bulging out much. My preference would be the 15" options mentioned in my previous post...although some do prefer the aesthetics of the slightly larger 16" rim. Michelin Alpin 6 185/60R16 86H (winter tyre) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Michelin/Alpin-6/185-60-R16-86H/R-428619 Alcar 6664 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 steel rim (from Scala/Kamiq) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1087670437300683876&rimCode=ALCAR6664 VW W6664 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 steel rim (from Scala/Kamiq) https://www.oponeo.co.uk/steel-wheel/vw-w6664#23055916 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 alloy rim (from Scala/Kamiq) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-nanuq-16-scala-kamiq/p/654071496B+8Z8

In deep snow you often can't see the kerbs, so using relatively wide tyres on narrow rims can help protect the rims from kerbing damage. Perhaps try 205/60R15 on the standard 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 alloy rims. Michelin Alpin 6 205/60R15 91H (winter tyre) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Michelin/Alpin-6/205-60-R15-91H/R-377220 You could also use a slightly narrower 195/60R15 on the 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 rim, but although it would give more rim protection than the standard 185/65R15 it would give you as much rim protection as the wider 205/60R15. Michelin Alpin 6 195/60R15 88T (winter tyre) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Michelin/Alpin-6/195-60-R15-88T/R-400391 Or if you want to keep the car absolutely standard, then 185/65R15 on this 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 rim. However, this will offer the least rim protection compared to the other two wider tyre sizes. Michelin Alpin 6 185/65R15 88T (winter tyre) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Michelin/Alpin-6/185-65-R15-88T/R-400387 As you can see in the chart below, 205/60R15 has an outside diameter 1.0% larger than 185/65R15 and 195/60R15 has an outside diameter 0.9% smaller than 185/65R15. To put this in perspective, up to 1.5% difference either way is considered negligible. Outside diameter of tyres 185/65R15 621.5mm 195/60R15 615mm (-1.0%) 205/60R15 627mm (+0.9%) The main reason for going for 195/60R15 over 205/60R15 might be the £30/tyre cost saving. However, the 205/60R15 will move about a little more inside the relatively narrow 5.5J rim, so perhaps go for 195/60R15...unless you really do want that maximum rim protection. In case you're not familiar with Michelin winter tyres, they are one of the highest mileage winter tyres you can get and they are designed to have whole life performance so that even when the tread is half worn they are still performing really well. 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 alloy rim (from Fabia MK4) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels? q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AFabia%2BIV%2B%282021%2B%29%3ArimDiameter%3A15%22&text=# Alcar 4055 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 steel rim (from Fabia MK4) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1360399348768339044&rimCode=ALCAR4055 Another option could be 205/60R15 on 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1 rims from the Fabia MK3. 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1 alloy rim (from Fabia MK3) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?sort=priceAsc&q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AFabia%2BIII%2B%282014%2B%29%3ArimDiameter%3A15%22# Permitted rim and tyre combinations for mounting snow chains (Fabia MK4): Rim dimensions Tyre dimensions 5Jx14 ET38 185/70R14 5.5Jx15 ET40 185/65R15 6Jx16 ET45 195/55R16 Only use snow chains with links no larger than 13mm, including locks.

The 18" tyre size for the Octavia MK4 is 225/45R18, not 225/40R18. 225/45R18 can be fitted to 7J rims, although Skoda normally fits 225/45R18 to 7.5J rims on the Octavia MK4. If you want maximum protection from kerbing damage with the 225/45R18 tyre size, then the narrowest 7J rim is the way to go. You can see a large number of 18" Skoda alloy rims for the Octavia MK4 in the link below. 18" Skoda alloy rims for the Octavia MK4 (7.5Jx18 ET48) https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/alu-kola/c/alloyWheels?sort=priceAsc&q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIV%2B%282019%2B%29%3ArimDiameter%3A18%22# The 16" twister rims have a specification of 7Jx16 ET46 so would allow for an upgrade from the standard 205/60R16 to much wider 225/55R16. Bear in mind that 18" alloy rims tend to be on the heavy side...perhaps between around 12.4kg and 14.9kg for the Skoda Octavia MK4 alloy rims. By contrast, it's possible to get forged alloy 7Jx16 ET45 rims that weigh only 7.3kg each. So compared to one of the lighter 12.4kg 18" rims, that's 5.1kg weight saving per rim or 20.4kg for 4 rims or 25.5kg for 5 rims. If you ever do a wheel change you might be shocked just how heavy these "light" 18" alloy rims weigh. Vredestein Quatrac 6 225/55R16 95V (Euro label C B 71dB) (3PMSF) (all-season tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8009p201104/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_225_55_R16_95V_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Audi 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 alloy rims (lightweight forged alloy) (7.3kg each)

Another option could be 205/65R16 fitted to 6.5Jx16 ET33 5/112 57.1 rims (from VW Tiguan MK1). One benefit of the 205/65R16 fitted to a 6.5J rim, is that it should fit flush in the spare wheel well without raising the carpet. This is because a 205/65R16 tyre fitted to a 6.5J rim has an actual inflated width of about 215mm. 215mm is about the widest tyre that you can fit in the spare wheel well on the Superb MK3 without raising the carpet. Note that the actual inflated width of a tyre always depends on the width of the rim to which it is fitted. For example, if you were to fit a 205/65R16 to a narrower 6J rim the actual inflated tyre width would be about 6mm less, ie. 209mm vs 215mm. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 205/65R16 95H (3PMSF) (winter tyre) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m96b0s8654p197748/Bridgestone_Tyres_Winter_Snow_Car_Bridgestone_Blizzak_LM005_205_65_R16_95H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Hankook Kinergy H750 205/65R16 95H (3PMSF) (all-season tyre) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Hankook/Kinergy-4S-H750/205-65-R16-95H-4PR-SBL/R-437681 Alcar 9922 6.5Jx16 ET33 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from VW Tiguan MK1) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9922#23490674

When on standard tyre sizes, the speedo usually over-reads. So when the speedo shows 100km/h the actual road speed might only be 97km/h. Fitting 215/60R17 might mean that when the speedo shows 100km/h the actual road speed might also be 100km/h. So by fitting a slightly oversize tyre you might find that the speedo becomes more accurate, not less accurate. It's best to check using GPS. 215/60R17 should be slightly more comfortable than 215/55R17. 215/60R17 will increase the car's ride height by about 10mm compared to 215/55R17, which should help in deep snow as the car won't be having to push as much snow out of the way. Although 215/60R17 has slightly more sidewall height than 215/55R17, it is still a high performance tyre. An alternative to 215/60R17 is 215/65R16. Now 215/60R17 is a lower profile tyre than 215/65R16, so should have slightly better cornering performance. A lot will depend on the tyres that you choose. Good tyres equals good performance. Have you considered all-season tyres, such as the very latest Continental AllSeasonContact 2. Although the performance might not be quite as good as winter tyres below 0 degrees Centigrade, the performance above 0 degrees Centigrade such as cold rain may be better. Bear in mind that all-season tyres have the 3PMSF symbol, so are officially winter rated...and good all-season tyres have performance in cold weather (below about 7 degrees Centigrade) that is much closer to the performance of a winter tyre than a summer tyre. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 215/60R17 96H (3PMSF) (all-season tyre) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/product/Continental/60/17/D-127977 If you're looking for cheap rims, 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rims (from Kodiaq) could be used instead of the 6.5Jx17 ET41 5/112 57.1 (from Superb MK3). The 3mm reduced offset will move the centre of the tyre 3mm further out in the wheelarch, giving a slightly more sporty look...and 3mm isn't a significant difference IMHO. Alloy rims from the Kodiaq are also available in 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 Alcar 9021 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 (from Kodiaq) https://www.oponeo.de/stahlfelge/alcar-kfz-9021#23379156

On the Superb MK3 you could use 215/60R17 instead of 215/55R17. However, it will increase the gearing slightly...and you should check that your speedo doesn't under-read after fitting using GPS. As you can see in the chart below, changing from 215/55R17 to 215/60R17 increases the gearing by 3.2%. I suspect you could fit snow chains to 215/60R17 fitted to 6.5Jx17 ET41 rims (not the wider 7Jx17 ET40 rims) because rubbing usually occurs on the sides, and snow chains fitted to 215/60R16 on 6.5Jx16 ET41 and 215/55R17 on 6.5Jx17 ET41 are approved by Skoda. Check the Superb MK3 owner's manual for full details on snow chains. Outside diameter of tyre 215/55R17 668.3mm 215/60R17 689.8mm (+3.2%) My opinion on the car insurance issue when making small changes to the tyre size (others views may differ) Because 215/60R17 doesn't increase the car's performance and is an insignificant change compared to 215/55R17 it shouldn't affect your insurance. If you phone up your insurance company to check the office clerk on the end of phone won't have a clue what you're talking about so they will ask their boss. Their boss won't have a clue either, so they might double your insurance premiums. If you don't inform your insurance company you won't be charged any extra, and the insurance company won't be able to wriggle out of any future claims because you won't have made a significant modification to your car. To back this opinion up, my own insurance company has said that a change in tyre size can be made if it doesn't increase the performance of the car, and one size different from standard is never a problem. I expect my insurance company was simply reflecting UK law and how UK judges would deal with this situation. Individual insurance companies can't change UK law and make it up as they go along, and deny you insurance cover on a whim simply because of an insignificant change.

Genuine Skoda buffer for rear shock absorber 122mm (matches 5Q0511357G) https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5q0511357g-shock-absorber-stop-buffer-skoda-26793.html Genuine Skoda dust cover for rear shock absorber (sold to replace 5Q0513425D and 5Q0513425J) https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5q0513425j-rear-shock-absorber-sleeve-skoda-21700.html

Bilstein B6 and Bilstein B8 are a mono-tube design, whereas Bilstein B4 are a twin-tube design...at least with most VAG cars. I did see some half price B6 for a Dacia, but they were the cheaper twin-tube design rather than the more expensive mono-tube design. Mono-tube is superior to twin-tube. B6 and B8 aren't necessarily harder than B4. It would cost Bilstein nothing to make the B4 harder by using different valving at the manufacturing stage, if that increased the performance. It's better to think of B6 and B8 as simply higher quality than B4, rather than harder. However, once you go past B4 I expect diminishing returns comes quickly. With the VRS, B6 and B8 are probably a good idea.

Sachs 994924 rear spring (matches 5Q0511115P) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/13786055 As your production date is 13.09.2016 you will have 5Q0513029KH rear shock absorbers rather than the earlier 5Q0513029FK. However, when purchasing aftermarket rear shock absorbers you will often find that the same aftermarket rear shock absorbers are sold for both these OEM part numbers. KYB 3448024 is sold to replace both 5Q0513029FK and 5Q0513029KH...and a very large number of other OEM part numbers. Due to such a large number, this aftermarket rear shock absorber might even be a standard ride height shock absorber instead of a lowered ride height shock absorber. Topran 117272 Stop buffer for rear shock absorber (matches 5Q0511357G) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/topran/12925963 Topran 116797 Dust cover for rear shock absorber (sold to replace 5Q0513425J) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/topran/8878180 5Q0511115P Rear coil spring 1JE+0YC 5Q0513029FK Rear shock absorber for vehicles with sports suspension 1JE+1X0 K8B 5Q0513029KH Rear shock absorber for vehicles with sports suspension Date 16.05.2016>> 1JE+1X0 K8B 5Q0511357G Stop buffer for rear shock absorber 122mm 1JE 5Q0513425J Dust cover for rear shock absorber https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/5/511/511003