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ETRTO approved rim widths 235/35 8.0-8.5-9.5 245/35 8.0-8.5-9.5 The 8.5" rim width is ideal for both the 235/35R20 and 245/35R20 tyre sizes, as shown in the chart above. 245/35R20 is a more common and cheaper tyre size than 235/35R20. Uniroyal RainSport 5 245/35R20 95Y XL (about 190 Australian Dollars each) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m63b0s339p188353/Uniroyal_Tyres_Car_Uniroyal_RainSport_5_-_245_35_R20_95Y_XL_FR_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_D_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_72dB

235/30R20 isn't the usual tyre size on an Octavia MK4. The outside diameter is too small, and so is the load index. Outside diameter 225/45R18 659.7mm 225/40R19 662.6mm 235/30R20 649mm The XL load index of a 235/30R20 tyre size is 88 (560kg) which is lower than all of the Skoda approved tyre sizes.

The front tyres on FWD cars wear much quicker than the rears. One option is to keep the new tyres on the front until they wear out. It's often claimed that it's best to fit two new tyres on the rear and move the part worn rear tyres to the front. However, if you have 5mm of tread on the rear it's not necessary because the front tyre wear will quickly catch up with the wear on the current rears. Next time when it comes to tyre replacement you will then be able to look for four matching new tyres.

camskill are based in the UK. However, I was using that website to give examples. There are plenty of other tyre sellers in the UK and it's always worth shopping around for the best price and service.

Standard tyre sizes on the Octavia MK4: Michelin CrossClimate 2 205/60R16 96V XL (Euro label B B 69dB) £114.40 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8005p208537/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_205_60_R16_96V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_A_Noise%3A_69dB Michelin CrossClimate 2 205/55R17 95V XL (Euro label B B 69dB) £123.00 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m140b0s8838p208583/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_205_55_R17_95V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_A_Noise%3A_69dB Michelin CrossClimate 2 225/45R18 95Y XL (Euro label C B 71dB) £157.45 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m141b0s8784p208577/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_225_45_R18_95Y_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Michelin CrossClimate 2 225/40R19 93Y XL (Euro label C B 71dB) £167.60 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m142b0s11852p208584/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_225_40_R19_93Y_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB I suggest you look at the 16" and 17" options rather than the 18" and 19" options. The 16" and 17" options are far more comfortable, make less noise, more mpg, and are cheaper. If you've got 340mm diameter front discs, then 17" rims will be the minimum size. If you like to fit non-standard tyre sizes, then there are lots of options such as: Michelin CrossClimate 2 225/55R16 99V XL (Euro label B B 71dB) £138.70 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8009p208559/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_225_55_R16_99W_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Michelin CrossClimate 2 225/50R17 98V XL (Euro label B B 71dB) £130.80 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m140b0s8019p208529/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_225_50_R17_98V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Octavia MK4 alloy rims https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/hlinikove-disky/c/alloyWheels?q=%3ApriceAsc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIV%2B%282019%2B%29&page=0

The VW Polo MK5 came out years before the Fabia MK3. The VW Polo MK5 used the same 185/60R15 tyre size fitted to the same 6Jx15 ET38 rims that the later Fabia MK3 used, so maybe VAG dealers started selling the VW Polo MK5 spare wheel as a spare wheel for the Fabia MK2. 185/60R15 (fitted to 6Jx15 ET38 rims) was likely a cheaper spare wheel option than 195/55R15 (fitted to 6Jx15 ET43 rims). If a Fabia MK2 owner was using non-standard and oversize (bigger outside diameter) 215/40R17 tyres, then 185/60R15 would have been a good match to the outside diameter of the 215/40R17 tyres (closer than 195/55R15).

That is why in most other countries, 17" wheels are very popular on the Octavia MK3 VRS instead of 18" wheels. The extra sidewall height makes the rims far more resistant to pothole damage. I suggest you sell your remaining good wheels one at a time (ie. singley), as this is a very common problem...so plenty of buyers out there looking to replace their pothole damaged wheels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Škoda_Octavia#/media/File:20200509_Skoda_Octavia_vRS_Estate.jpg 17" rims for the Octavia MK3 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/hlinikove-disky/c/alloyWheels?q=%3ApriceAsc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIII%2B%282017%2B%29 https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/6/601/601070 https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/0/071/71070

Could the choice of non-standard 185/60R15 over standard 195/55R15 on the Fabia MK2 have anything to do with price? ie. lower price on 185/60R15 compared to 195/55R15. Although the 185/60R15 would give a better ride, and slightly better mpg due to slightly less drag being a narrower tyre. Michelin CrossClimate 2 185/60R15 88V XL £85.50 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m138b0s7989p208561/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_185_60_R15_88V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_69dB Michelin CrossClimate 2 195/55R15 89V XL £105.95 https://www.camskill.co.uk/m138b0s7992p208530/Michelin_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Michelin_Cross_Climate_2_-_195_55_R15_89V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_A_Noise%3A_69dB

It's possible people were using 185/60R15 size tyres as spares before the Fabia MK3 came out, but it wouldn't have been fitted to the same style of 6Jx15 ET38 steel rim that the Fabia MK3 uses, because that wasn't available until the Fabia MK3 came out. One of the benefits of the 185/60R15 tyre size was the lower price compared to the 195/55R15 tyre size. Fabia MK3 6Jx15 ET38 steel rim (notice the 6 square holes for the wheel trims) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-7760#22916128 Octavia MK1 6Jx15 ET38 steel rim https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-8380#22776394

The 185/60R15 (which was fitted to a 6Jx15 ET38 rim) didn't come out until the Fabia MK3, so couldn't have been OEM on the Fabia MK2.

185/60R15 isn't an OEM size on the Fabia MK2, although I expect it would fit in the spare wheel well because the outside diameter is only 7.5mm more than the 195/55R15 tyre size.

Octavia MK3 rear brake calipers for 272x10mm rear brake discs (TRW brake calipers) 1 5Q0615423B Brake caliper housing left 1 PR-1KS 1 5Q0615424B Brake caliper housing right 1 PR-1KS 1 5Q0615423C Brake caliper housing for version: left red 1 PR-1KT 1 5Q0615424C Brake caliper housing for version: right red 1 PR-1KT https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/6/615/615062 autodoc are listing remanufactured rear brake calipers matching 5Q0615423C. Price is about £99.18 on their 30% discount day (ie. Mondays). You can tell they match 5Q0615423C because that is the only OEM part number mentioned on the listing, and the colour is specifically stated to be red, and the below photo is shown on the listing. The right side 5Q0615424C isn't currently available on autodoc. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/7488940 TRW right rear brakes calipers matching 5Q0615424C is not currently in stock on autodoc. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/7488941 However, they do have the plain coloured ones matching 5Q0615424B https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/7488939

What specification are the 15" alloy rims that are fitted? If you find out, you might be able to get a matching 15" steel rim, ie. same width and offset. The 15" rims that the Fabia MK2 normally uses have a specification of 6Jx15 ET43 which you can see in the chart below. As you will see, there are three different steel rim sizes that the Fabia MK2 uses, 5Jx14 ET35, 6Jx14 ET37, 6Jx15 ET43. The 5Jx14 would normally use the 165/70R14 tyre size, the 6Jx14 would normally use the 185/60R14 tyre size, and the 6Jx15 would normally use the 195/55R15 tyre size. The outside diameter of a 185/65R15 tyre is a massive 7.6% bigger than 185/60R14, although a more reasonable 4.4% bigger than 195/55R15. As long as the 185/65R15 doesn't rub (including on full steering lock) and you are happy that the gearing, especially 1st gear and top gear isn't too high. However, 185/65R14 would have been a better choice than 185/65R15 as it keeps the gearing standard, and can be fitted to either of the two standard 14" rims. 1 6Q0601027R Steel rim 5Jx14 ET35 6Q0601027R 03C rally black 1 6Q0601027AC Steel rim 5Jx14 ET35 6Q0601027AC 03C rally black 1 6Q7601027B Steel rim 6Jx14" ET37 6Q7601027B 03C rally black 1 6Q7601027C Steel rim 6Jx14 ET37 6Q7601027C 03C rally black 1 6Q0601027M Steel rim 6Jx15 ET43 6Q0601027M 03C rally black https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/FAB/697/6/601/601010 Note that 6Qxxxxxxxx is the same OEM part number as 6Qxxxxxxxx 03C. The 03C is simply the associated colour code, and the OEM part number can be quoted with or without this final 3-digit colour code. Most people don't bother adding the 3-digit colour code to the OEM part number, because adding the 3-digit colour code makes the already long OEM part number even longer. There are at least 20 different specifications of VAG steel rims that would fit the Fabia MK2, ie. PCD 5/100, Centre bore 57.1, including: 5Jx14 ET35 6Jx14 ET37 5Jx14 ET38 6Jx14 ET38 6Jx14 ET43 5Jx15 ET28 6Jx15 ET29 5.5Jx15 ET34 6.5Jx15 ET34 6Jx15 ET35 6Jx15 ET38 5.5Jx15 ET40 6Jx15 ET43 6Jx16 ET31 6Jx16 ET35 3.5Jx16 ET38 (space saver rim) 6Jx16 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET42 6Jx16 ET45 3.5Jx18 ET38 (space saver rim)

It's best to find what build codes your shock absorbers have. Do your front shock absorbers have 50mm or 55mm struts. If they are 55mm (shown as 54.6mm below) then they are probably in the list below. 8 5Q0413031EQ Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2 PR-G02 8 5Q0413031FP Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2 PR-G03,2UC https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/4/411/411001 25.05.2015>> 8 5Q0413031ER Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2PR-G02,7IM,7ZV https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/4/411/411005 25.05.2015>> 8 5Q0413031EP Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2 PR-G04 8 5Q0413031EQ Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2 PR-G05 8 5Q0413031ER Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2 PR-G06 8 5Q0413031FP Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2 PR-G07,G08 8 5Q0413031FS Gas shock absorber 54,6MM 2 PR-G10 https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/4/411/411006 KYB 3358015 front shock absorbers are sold to replace all of the above OEM part numbers. KYB 3358015 front shock absorbers OEN 5Q0413031EP — SKODA OEN 5Q0413031EQ — SKODA OEN 5Q0413031ER — SKODA OEN 5Q0413031FP — SKODA OEN 5Q0413031FS — SKODA https://www.autodoc.co.uk/kyb/14359022 Sachs 315 911 and Sachs 317 330 front shock absorbers are also sold to replace all of the above OEM part numbers. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/shock-absorber-10221/skoda/octavia/octavia-combi-5e5/59680-2-0-tsi-rs?supplier[0]=32&criteria[100][1]=VA

Having lower gearing for the 60PS version than the 75PS would make no sense as they both have the same low down torque and so the lower powered version can just as easily pull the same gears as the 75PS version. Having different gearboxes and/or final drive would add unnecessary expense to produce the cars. Lower gearing would mean higher fuel consumption, and the 60PS version is actually slightly more economical than the 75PS version, ie. 4.5L/100km instead of 4.7L/100km. As you can see in the below chart, both versions produce 95Nm of torque between 3,000rpm and 4,300rpm. 1.0 Litre non-turbo petrol engine 60PS/75PS 95Nm@3,000rpm–4,300rpm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Up#Engines It would have been nice if the Citigo had been produced in a 0.65Litre (650cc) two cylinder turbo petrol version with 75PS/130Nm. That could have made an average fuel consumption of 4L/100km (70mpg) possible instead of 4.4L/100km (64mpg) for the 1.0Litre (1,000cc) three cylinder turbo petrol. As a turbo petrol engine can have maximum torque coming in much lower in the rev range (perhaps from 1,500rpm to 3,000rpm) than a non-turbo petrol engine, a 650cc two cylinder turbo engine would be much nicer to drive than a 1,000cc three cylinder non-turbo petrol engine.

3.5Jx18 ET25.5 steel rim 1K0601027AP 1 1K0601027AP Steel rim for space-saving emergency wheel 3,5JX18H2 ET25.5 1K0601027AP03C rally black https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/753/6/601/601012 3.5Jx18 ET25.5 steel rim 5Q0601027BC 1 5Q0601027BC Steel rim for space-saving emergency wheel 3,5JX18H2 ET25.5 5Q0601027BC03C rally black https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/585/6/601/601012

Octavia MK3 VRS with 17" wheels (225/45R17 fitted to 7.5Jx17 ET51 alloy rims) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Škoda_Octavia#/media/File:20200509_Skoda_Octavia_vRS_Estate.jpg DORADO 17" light alloy wheel for OCTAVIA MK3 7.5Jx17 ET51 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-dorado-17-pro-octavia-iii/p/5E0071497C+8Z8

As you can see below, 17" wheels can be fitted to the Octavia MK3 VRS. The Octavia MK3 facelift diesel VRS has smaller front 312mm discs, so 16" wheels will fit those cars. 205/50R17 tyres fitted to either 6Jx17 ET45 or 6Jx17 ET48 rims are approved for snow chains. 225 tyres are too wide for snow chains on the Octavia MK3. You could use a 205/50R17 tyre fitted to a 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim from the Kodiaq. That will clear the front brake calipers on the 340mm diameter front brake discs. 6.5Jx16 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/rim-selector?type=steel&vehicle_ids=672860434273997936%3A%3A0001 Skoda Octavia 2017 2.0TSI 245PS VRS – Generation: Mk3 A7 (5E) Facelift [2017 .. 2022] – Market: EUDM – Power: 241 hp | 180 kW | 245 PS – Engine: 2.0L, DHGA, I4, Petrol – Options: RS – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – PCD: 5x112 – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Wheel Tightening Torque: 120 Nm – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2017 .. 2020] Tire Rim 225/40ZR18 92Y 7.5Jx18 ET51 2.2 / 2.3 205/50R17 93H 6Jx17 ET48 2.2 205/50R17 93H 6Jx17 ET45 2.2 225/45ZR17 91Y 7Jx17 ET49 2.2 225/35ZR19 88Y 7.5Jx19 ET51 2.4 https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/octavia/2017/#trim-20tsi-eudm-241 Skoda OEM 6Jx17 5/112 57.1 alloy rims 5E0071496A Aluminium rim 6Jx17 ET48 CRYSTAL 5E0071496A 8Z8 Diamond silver 5E0071497E Aluminium rim 6Jx17 ET48 CRYSTAL 5E0071497E FL8 Black metallic 5E0071497B Aluminium rim 6Jx17 ET45 FLASH 5E0071497B 7ZS chrome coloured metallic https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/805/0/071/71070

On the Yeti, it's a simply job to go from 288mm to 312mm front brake discs and vice-versa, as they are both ATE brake systems and just the brake caliper carriers and discs need changing. The other parts including the brake calipers and brake pads are interchangeable. If you keep the old parts, you could easily go back to the original size at a later date. 1K0615125D brake caliper carrier ATE (for 288mm front brake discs) https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/YET/779/6/615/615025 New front brake caliper carriers 1K0615125D are about £18.59 each on autodoc (on Mondays when autodoc have their 30% off day). They're also available on ebay for about £39.99 for two x2. However, there's also plenty of 16" tyre options to consider including oversize 215/65R16 and 235/60R16. Yokohama G015 Geolander 215/65R16 98H https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s426p148189/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_G015_Geolander_AT_Yokohama_G_015_-_215_65_R16_98H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Yokohama G015 Geolander 235/60R16 100H https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s425p148190/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_G015_Geolander_AT_Yokohama_G_015_-_235_60_R16_100H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_72dB As you can see below, a 7J rim is ideal for a 235/60R16 tyre size. ETRTO approved rim widths 205/70 5.0-6.0-7.0 215/65 6.0-6.5-7.5 215/60 6.0-6.5-7.5 235/60 6.5-7.0-8.5 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0615125d?search=OEN+1K0615125D&supplier[0]=100015&supplier[1]=100001

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 205/70R15 96H https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/yokohama/geolandar-at-g015/205/70/R15/H/96/m?tyre=35841793 As you can see in the chart below, 205/70R15 has a similar diameter to 215/60R16 and 225/50R17. Outside diameter 205/70R15 668.0mm 215/60R16 664.4mm 225/50R17 656.8mm As you can see in the chart below, 205/70R15 has a similar load index to 215/60R16 and 225/50R17. Standard load index 205/70R15 96 (710kg) 215/60R16 95 (690kg) 225/50R17 94 (670kg) Most Yeti's have either 280mm or 288mm diameter front discs, so 15" rims will clear the front brake calipers. The only Yeti that appears to have the biggest 312mm diameter front discs is the 2.0TDI 170HP model. 312mm diameter front discs need at least 16" rims to clear the front brake calipers. However, to be sure which brakes you have, check your car's build codes or measure them. 6Jx15 ET45 5/112 57.1 steel rims https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=56147660784174192&rimCode=ALCAR8860 The 205/70R15 tyre size was used on the Jaguar E-Type, so should be more than capable on the rather lower powered Yeti. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_E-Type#/media/File:1972_Jaguar_E-Type_Series_3_5.3_Front.jpg 6Jx15 ET45 5/112 57.1 Audi alloy rims 8D0601025F https://www.ebay.de/itm/124803659555 6JX15H2 ET45 5/112 Audi alloy rims 8D0601025F https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/audi/RDW/A4/223/6/601/601051

The build sticker only has a small selection of the build codes, perhaps around 40. The car might have around 180 build codes. You can get all your build codes for about 3 Euros on ebay. Search "skoda vin options" on ebay to find the listing.

Which anti roll bars are fitted depends on the car's build codes. Have a look at the list of your car's build codes for any of these: 0AC 0AD 0AE 0BC 0BH 0BD 0BJ 0BE 0BK 0BF 0BL Front anti roll bar (front wheel drive) 16 1K0411303BH stabilizer, complete marked with: 21,7X3 orange 1 PR-0AC 16 1K0411303BJ stabilizer, complete marked with: 22,5X3,5 blue 1 PR-0AD 16 1K0411303BK stabilizer, complete marked with: 23,6X3,5 green 1 PR-0AE https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/663/4/411/411000 Rear anti roll bar (front wheel drive) 16 1K0511409BA Anti-roll bar 18,5X2,5 1 PR-0BC,0BH 16 1K0511409BN Anti-roll bar 18,5X2,5 1 PR-0BC,0BH 16 1K0511409BP Anti-roll bar 19,6X2,6 1 PR-0BD,0BJ 16 1K0511409CA Anti-roll bar 20,7X2,8 1 PR-0BE,0BK 16 1K0511409BC Anti-roll bar 21,7X3 1 PR-0BF,0BL 16 1K0511409CB Anti-roll bar 21,7X3 1 PR-0BF,0BL https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/OCT/663/5/501/501020 VW Codes Decoder 0AC = Front stabilizer 0AD = Front stabilizer 0AE = Front stabilizer 0BC = Rear stabilizer 0BH = Rear stabilizer 0BD = Rear stabilizer 0BJ = Rear stabilizer 0BE = Rear stabilizer 0BK = Rear stabilizer 0BF = Rear stabilizer 0BL = Rear stabilizer http://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a high wear rate. Only 63.63% of the mileage of the best tyre in this test. https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Auto-Bild-All-Season-Tyre-Test.htm

The second option that you have mentioned can be broken down into Option 2a and Option 2b. Option 2a - avoid at all costs Go to a garage who overcharges. This type of garage will create work for themselves by nobbling your vehicle, such as loosening your wheel bearings and pulling off the windscreen washer tube so that your windscreen washer no longer works. This type of garage is very common in the UK. Option 2b - highly recommended Go to a garage who doesn't overcharge. This type of garage will have a fantastic reputation with the locals and many happy repeat customers. So do search them out.

ETRTO decides what range of rim widths each tyre size can be fitted to, not the wheel manufacturer. The wheel manufacturer simply follows ETRTO's guidelines. No one is suggesting fitting a tyre to a rim that ETRTO hasn't approved of. After all, ETRTO are the industry experts when it comes to tyre and rim sizes. Even top tyre brands such as Michelin follow ETRTO's advice.