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I've tried both, and it's easier to use a bicycle track pump. There are no trailing electrical leads, and they don't break after a couple of years. The SKS Rennkompressor is one of the best bicycle track pumps and can last a lifetime. Because it's designed to pump high pressure bicycle tyres up to 230psi, it makes very light work of car tyres. Cycle teams have been using the SKS Rennkompressor on the Tour of France for over 50 years, as it was the original bicycle track pump. SKS Rennkompressor https://www.sks-germany.com/produktkategorien/pumpen/

The Superb MK2 hatchback/estate with standard ride height will have similar handling. This is because although the estate will be slightly heavier at the rear and have a slightly higher centre of gravity, the rear springs are slightly stiffer. However, you can easily change the springs and shock absorbers to improve handling, especially if the original shock absorbers are past their best. With a 10 year old secondhand car, it's probably best to concentrate on the car's condition. If you want good handling, just make sure the springs are in good condition (ie. not broken or sagging) and the shock absorbers are in good condition. Refreshing old, worn shock absorbers can transform the handling.

You might want to check your speedometer reading, because the standard 215/60R16 tyre size has a 5.1% larger outside diameter than the smaller 205/55R16 tyre size. At an indicated 50mph, you might find that the actual speed is somewhere between 45mph and 47.5mph, ie. 5% to 10% less than indicated, on the 205/55R16 tyre size. It's easy to check, because google maps now has a GPS speedo built into the app. Outside diameter of tyres 205/55R16 631.9mm 215/60R16 664.4mm (+5.1% larger outside diameter compared to 205/55R16)

Check the parts diagram. Skoda parts catalogue https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT

Monte Carlo is just a trim specification, so it will have standard ride height. Even if you had an Octavia VRS, it's possible to select standard ride height when you do a new factory order. Hence, it's best to check the car's build codes to be sure. Knowing the car's build codes is also the best way to find closely matching aftermarket springs and shock absorbers, etc.

What tyre size is it? It looks like it's the wrong tyre size for the Yeti, as it's showing a load index of only 91. Tyre sizes on the Yeti, normally have a load index higher than 91.

The 16", 17", and 18" rims listed in the Skoda parts catalogue for the Octavia MK2 have the following specifications 6.5Jx16 ET50 5/112 57.1 7Jx17 ET54 5/112 57.1 7Jx17 ET50 5/112 57.1 (Scout only) 7.5Jx18 ET51 5/112 57.1 https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/663/6

See Gabrielem's posts on page 9 of the below thread.

Jurid and Ferodo on autodoc list the Superb MK2 2.0TDI 140HP as having 282x12mm rear disc brakes with build code 1KJ. However, to be absolutely sure you need to check that your car has build code 1KJ.

Andy hasn't been seen since 2015, so you might not get a reply from him.

All Skodas that use five wheel bolts per wheel, use the same M14x1.5x27 wheel bolts, with OEM part number WHT001812.

The specification you've given for the 2Q0511121CD is probably for the slightly stiffer 2Q0511121CE. This is because both the 2Q0511121CD and 2Q0511121CE OEM part numbers are listed against the Spidan 88088. Therefore it probably matches the stiffer of the two, ie. 2Q0511121CE. 2Q0511121CC is likely to be about 5% softer than 2Q0511121CD. The ride height will be similar, unless you add a lot weight in the back of the car. In which case, the 5% softer spring will compress a little more, but only about 5% more. The gknautomotive.com spring catalogue lists the 2Q0511121CC for the Kamiq 1.0TSI 95HP and the 2Q0511121CD for the Kamiq 1.0TSI 115HP. Kilen 63546 and Lesjofors 4282946 are the same spring, because they are both made in the same factory is Sweden. Just marketed under two different brand names. 2Q0511121CC Kilen 63546 Lesjofors 4282946 Kilen spring catalogue https://www.kilensprings.com/springs-catalouges/onlinecatalogue.asp Lesjofors spring catalogue https://www.lesjofors-automotive.com/springs-catalouges/onlinecatalogue.asp

You've got standard Kamiq suspension, and that's the highest it goes. Skodas such as the Octavia Scout, Kamiq, Karoq, and Kodiaq don't have higher suspension than standard because the standard suspension on these types of cars is already jacked up, ie. the standard suspension on the Kamiq is equivalent to the increased ride height suspension on the Scala. Kamiq on standard suspension (this is as high as it goes) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Škoda_Kamiq#/media/File:Skoda_Kamiq_(2019)_Monte_Carlo_1X7A6166.jpg

(1) 2Q0411105AD Front coil spring L23 (3) 1K0412303G Buffer for front shock absorber 90mm G08 (8) 2Q0413031DS Front shock absorber G08 https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/KAM/584/4/411/411002 (1) 2Q0511121CD Rear coil spring 0YN (7) 2Q0513049CK Rear shock absorber UA5 (9) 2Q0511351B Buffer for rear shock absorber 132mm https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/KAM/584/5/511/511006

So it looks like there's no need to change the springs to remove the wallowy feeling and pogo style bounce on the Superb MK3...just fit B6s. Do your B6s have DCC (electronic suspension control)? The reason I ask, is because according to the information on autodoc, the B6s with DCC are a different type to the B6s without DCC. Surprisingly given the much higher price, the B6s with DCC appear to be of an inferior design, ie. the inferior twin-tube design versus the superior single-tube/mono-tube design. Bilstein B6 shock absorbers (for Superb MK3) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/shock-absorber-10221/skoda/superb/superb-3v3/112394-2-0-tdi?supplier[0]=16 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/shock-absorber-10221/skoda/superb/superb-3v3/112394-2-0-tdi?supplier[0]=16

It looks like the diamond silver alloy rim listed below with colour code 8Z8. 6 5E0601025T Aluminium rim 7Jx17 ET45 4 PR-CD2 SCOUT 5E0601025T HA7 Anthracite metallic (grey) Finely turned aluminium 5E0601025AR Aluminium rim 7Jx17 ET45 4 PR-CN0 NIVALIS 5E0601025AR 8Z8 Diamond silver https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/6/601/601070

As you can see below, both the 300x12mm and 310x22mm rear brake discs on the Superb MK3 and Kodiaq use the same rear brake pads. The rear brake pads on Skodas don't use wear indications. The 300x12mm are solid rear brake discs. The 310x22mm are ventilated rear brake discs. Superb MK3 and Kodiaq 300x12mm rear brake discs 1KU 2EM (ATE brake system) 310x22mm rear brake disc 1KJ 1KZ 2ER (ATE brake system) TRW GDB1957 rear brake pads (without wear indicator) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334867475896

As you can see below, both the 300x12mm and 310x22mm rear brake discs on the Superb MK3 use the same brake pads. The rear brake pads on Skodas don't use wear indications. The 300x12mm are solid rear brake discs. The 310x22mm are ventilated rear brake discs. Superb MK3 300x12mm rear brake discs 1KU 2EM (ATE brake system) 310x22mm rear brake disc 1KZ 2ER (ATE brake system) TRW GDB1957 rear brake pads (without wear indicator) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334867475896

5Q0412545D https://www.autodoc.co.uk/borsehung/14513094 Skoda parts catalogue https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411000

Yes, it is described on trodo as heavy duty if you search by entering the vehicle details. On autodoc, one particular Bilstein shock absorber was described as standard and heavy duty if you searched for it by entering Octavia MK2, but if you searched for the very same Bilstein shock absorber by entering Yeti it was described as heavy duty only and not standard. Like J.R. pointed out, the description often appears to be for marketing purposes. The Monroe front shock absorbers might improve over 500 miles or so as they loosen up, the same as a new engine can be tight.

There's no mention of "heavy duty" for the Monroe 401147RM front shock absorbers on trodo, as shown below, and I'm accessing their website using a chromebook not a mobile, so it should be showing all the details. autodoc don't mention "heavy duty" either. Shock Absorber MONROE 401147RM ID : 1421774 Fitting Position:Front Axle Brand class:Premium Manufacturer:MONROE EAN:5412096764943 Manufacturer Part Number:401147RM Shock Absorber Type:Gas Pressure Shock Absorber Design:Suspension Strut Shock Absorber System:Twin-Tube Shock Absorber Mounting Type:Top pin, Bottom Clamp Weight [kg]:4,000 Bore Ø [mm]:32 Length 1 [mm]:391 Length 2 [mm]:553 Piston Rod Diameter [mm]:22 Article number of recommended accessories:MK194, PK163 Packaging length [cm]:51,5 Packaging width [cm]:16,2 Packaging height [cm]:16,2 Housing Diameter in Clamping Area [mm]:50 https://www.trodo.com/shock-absorber-monroe-401147rm

Where have you seen Monroe 401147RM described as heavy duty?

The Monroe G16495 front shock absorbers are marked, "for vehicles with heavy duty suspension". The Monroe 401147RM aren't marked "for vehicles with heavy duty suspension". Therefore, maybe the Monroe G16495 front shock absorbers have stiffer damping than the Monroe 401147RM, even though they are both sold to replace the same 37 OEM part numbers, as shown below. 1K0413031AC 1K0413031AD 1K0413031AE 1K0413031AF 1K0413031AH 1K0413031AJ 1K0413031AR 1K0413031AS 1K0413031AT 1K0413031BA 1K0413031BB 1K0413031BE 1K0413031BF 1K0413031BG 1K0413031BH 1K0413031BJ 1K0413031BK 1K0413031BL 1K0413031BS 1K0413031CH 1K0413031CJ 1K0413031CK 1K0413031CM 1K0413031CN 1K0413031CP 1K0413031CQ 1K0413031CR 1K0413031CS 1K0413031DE 1K0413031DF 1K0413031DG 1K0413031DJ 5C0413031AH 5C0413031AM 5C0413031AQ 5C0413031BR 5C0413031S

On autodoc, the same two Monroe front shock absorbers are listed against OEM part numbers 1K0413031BG, 1K0413031BK, and 1K0413031BL. These are Monroe 401147RM and Monroe G16495. The Monroe G16495 front shock absorbers are marked, "for vehicles with heavy duty suspension". The Yeti does have heavy duty suspension as springs and shock absorbers are often shared between the Yeti and heavy duty suspension versions of the Octavia MK2. As far as Monroe is concerned, these two front shock absorbers fit your car, although that doesn't mean they are a close match to the original factory supplied front shock absorbers.

There is an 18" space saver rim listed in the Skoda parts catalogue for the Octavia MK3. There's usually a large number being sold on ebay with this OEM part number, ie. 1K0601027AP, usually with a 125/70R18 space saver tyre. Always check the tyre size with any seller, because there's other 18" space saver tyres such as 125/60R18 and 135/80R18 that won't be correct for the Octavia MK3. 3.5Jx18 ET25.5 5/112 57.1 space saver steel rim 1K0601027AP (from Octavia MK3) 1 1K0601027AP Steel rim for space-saving emergency wheel 3.5Jx18 ET25.5 1 PR-1G9 1K0601027AP 03C rally black https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/805/6/601/601012