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The rubber bushes play a big part in absorbing road shocks. You can see from the below two photos that the standard rear rubber bushes are not solid. Pressed steel suspension arms can rust through and break after about 15 years, so it might be worth fitting new suspension arms that already have new front and rear bushes correctly fitted. Left suspension arm Right suspension arm Skoda 7zap https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2016-753/4/407-407005/ Left suspension arm https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0407151l?search=OEN+5Q0407151L Right suspension arm https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0407152l?search=OEN+5Q0407152L

On the petrol VRS, the 340mm front discs are matched to 310mm ventilated rear discs. As standard, the diesel VRS uses 272mm solid rear discs.

On the Bosch C1 battery charger, there's an LED light that comes on when the battery is fully charged. So it doesn't stay on.

Sachs 900202 is for standard suspension, so will be suitable for your standard ride height car. The two stop buffers in the kit should have a height of 133mm. 2 3C0 511 359 stop buffer 133MM 2 https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/superb/sup/2016-768/5/511-511000/ Sachs 900203 is for sports/lowered suspension, so won't be suitable for your standard ride height car. The two stop buffers in the kit should have a height of 118mm. 2 3C0 511 359 B stop buffer 118MM 2 https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/superb/sup/2016-768/5/511-511010/#2

The Octavia MK2 VRS uses 312mm diameter front brake discs. Therefore 16" rims will clear the front brake calipers. One option is to use a 205/55R16 tyre fitted to a 6.5Jx16 ET50 steel rim as a spare. https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/1k0601027k03c-steel-wheel-disc-6503.html Another option is to use a 205/55R16 tyre fitted to a 6Jx16 ET50 steel rim as a spare. https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/8p060102703c-steel-wheel-disc-21215.html The narrower 6J rim is generally used for winter tyres, where you can also use them with snow chains. However, both the 6J rim or 6.5J rim could also be used for a spare.

I use one of these. It has a gentle 3.5A charge rate. Bosch C1 (41.42 euros including shipping to the UK is about £35.18) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/189-999-01M-battery-charger/dp/B00RP3DEW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K7TUHC9MUADA&keywords=bosch+c1&qid=1653337415&sprefix=bosch+c1%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 You can see Yuasa recommended charge rates for their AGM batteries by clicking on more info for each battery on their website. But to save you looking, the recommended charge rate is 3A, 4A, 4A, 5A, 5A, 6A for their size 1 to size 6 AGM batteries. Size 1 to size 6 AGM Yuasa batteries have a capacity of 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, 95A, 105A respectively. I suspect these recommended charge rates would also be suitable for other top brands such as Varta. Yuasa AGM batteries https://www.yuasa.co.uk/batteries/automotive/ybx9000-agm-batteries.html

You find a suitable shock absorber by searching for the OEM part number of your shock absorber, such as on autodoc. Aftermarket shock absorbers will usually have a long list of OEM part numbers that they are being sold to replace. This means that it's unlikely to match your OEM shock absorber exactly, but that the manufacturer thinks that it's close enough. Aftermarket shock absorbers often state that they are suitable for higher ride height, standard ride height, lowered/sports suspension. Don't take too much notice of these descriptions, because what's important is whether the shock absorber is sold to replace your OEM part number. So always check the list of OEM part numbers that are listed by the manufacturer for that particular shock absorber.

1K0513029JE rear shock absorbers match rear springs with build codes 0YB, 0YC, and 0YD (which are softer springs than 0YE so isn't correct for your car). 3C0513049CP rear shock absorbers match rear springs with build code 0YE (which is correct for your car). 3C0513049AR rear shock absorbers are for cars with build code 1X1 which is 4-wheel drive (so isn't correct for your car). Rear shock absorbers for Superb MK2 with standard ride height 7 1K0 513 029 JE gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-0YB,0YC, 0YD (7) 3C0 513 049 CP gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA,1JL+ 0YE,0YF,0YG, 0YH,0YJ,0YK, 0YL (7) 3C0 513 049 AR gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA+1X1 (7) 3C0 513 049 AR gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA+1X1+ TE6,TL4

The third character in the OEM part number 1K0511115DE is the number zero, not a letter. The build code 1JA means standard ride height. Rear spring 1K0511115DE 1JA+0YE (1) 1K0 511 115 DE coil spring 1 paint mark 3 paint marks 1 paint mark rear white orange brown 2 PR-0YE https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/superb/sup/2016-768/5/511-511000/#1 Rear shock absorber 3C0513049CP 1JA+0YE (7) 3C0 513 049 CP gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA,1JL+ 0YE,0YF,0YG, 0YH,0YJ,0YK, 0YL Sachs 311 346 are sold to replace 3C0513049CP, not Sachs 316 794. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/1224280 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393887623877?epid=1734266825&hash=item5bb5882ac5%3Ag%3Av9IAAOSwVuliZtf~&LH_ItemCondition=3 Rear springs matching 1K0511115DE https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=1K0511115DE&page=1&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=246 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234487361628?hash=item369889305c%3Ag%3Akw8AAOSwDzFiRGCU&LH_ItemCondition=3 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234518599776?hash=item369a65d860%3Ag%3AsUsAAOSwLStiYKqf&LH_ItemCondition=3

I doubt a Suzuki Jimny on 195/80R15 tyres would have much trouble driving straight over most potholes in the UK.

Rather than 225/50R17 on 7Jx17 ET45 rims, I would have gone for 225/55R16 on 7Jx16 ET45 rims. ie. same width and offset rims, but 1" smaller diameter rims and tyres with a 55 aspect ratio instead of 50. The below 7Jx16 ET45 lightweight forged alloy rims weigh about 7.3kg. Scout rims are much heavier at about 11kg. Multiple this weight saving by 4 and that's a huge weight saving...and it's rotational weight saving, which makes an even bigger difference to the acceleration and mpg than static weight saving. Plus less unsprung weight improves the handling. Outside diameter 225/55R16 653.9mm 225/50R17 656.8mm Therefore the outside diameter of 225/50R17 is 0.4% bigger, ie. almost the same. Vredestein Quatrac 225/55R16 95V 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 OEM Steel Rim 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 (from Superb MK2 and Yeti) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/vw-w9257#22470059 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 lightweight forged alloy rims (about 7.3kg) 8D0601025K 9 8D0 601 025 K aluminium rim 7 JX16H2 ET45 5/112 4 PR-C8Y 8D0601025K Z17 avus silver 2001.99 - 2009.01 https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a4+avant/a4/2000-223/6/601-601060/

In some countries 215/40R17 wasn't an option as it can't cope with big potholes. The rims would have been destroyed.

Genuine (according to the seller) VW Audi Seat Skoda WHT001812 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173689662073?hash=item2870b5ea79:g:sWwAAOSwzgtcEnba Febi 09801 is sold to replace OEM part numbers WHT001812 and WHT002437 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173796158364?hash=item28770eeb9c:g:eM0AAOSw9y1iE8uE https://www.autodoc.co.uk/febi-bilstein/1871560 FEBI BILSTEIN 09801 Wheel Bolt M14 x 1,5 Ball seat A/G 48mm Article number: 09801 Spanner Size:17 Length [mm]:48 Thread Length [mm]:27 Wheel Fastening:Ball seat A/G Screw length below head [mm]:27 Colour: Silver Fitting Position:Front Axle, Rear Axle Weight [kg]:0,062 External Thread [mm]:M14 x 1,5 Quality/ Grade:8.8 Surface:Zinc-coated Bolt Head-/Nut Design:Male Hex Material:Steel for OE number:WHT 002 437 Diameter [mm]:23 FEBI BILSTEIN:Wheel Bolt Item number:09801 Manufacturer part number:09801 Manufacturer:FEBI BILSTEIN EAN number:4027816098010

225/45R17 is an Octavia MK1 to MK3 sized tyre. The Rapid uses smaller Fabia MK3 sized tyres. Up to 185/65R15, 195/55R16, and 205/45R17 should be fine. The below 6.5Jx17 ET40 rim fitted with 205/45R17 tyres would be ideal for the Rapid. 6.5Jx17 ET40 5/100 57.1 alloy rim from Scala https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-volans-17-pro-scala-kamiq/p/654071497H+8Z8

It's an ATE brake system, so I would go with ATE brake pads. Build code 9U1 means with wear indicator. Build code 9U0 means without wear indicator. ATE 13.0460-7117.2 with wear indicator 1J0698151D 1LQ+9U1 (15) 1J0 698 151 D 1 set: brake pads with wear indicator for disc brake 1 PR-1LQ,9U1 1J0698151E 1LR+9U1 (15) 1J0 698 151 E 1 set: brake pads with wear indicator for disc brake front 1 PR-1LR+9U1 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ate/956202?search=ATE Brake pad set (13.0460-7117.2) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/ATE-13046071172-Disc-Brake-Shoe/dp/B0038N2JLO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C117WP4TYIDT&keywords=ate+13046071172&qid=1652997788&sprefix=ate+13%2Caps%2C58&sr=8-1 ATE 13.0460-7111.2 without wear indicator 6Q0698151 1LQ+9U0 15 6Q0 698 151 1 set of brake pads for disk brake 1 PR-1LQ,9U0 1J0698151J 1LR+9U0 (15) 1J0 698 151 J 1 set of brake pads for disk brake front 1 PR-1LR,9U0 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ate/956196 https://www.amazon.de/-/en/ATE-13046071112-Brake-Pad-Disc/dp/B002FQU66A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KW1J45B8UJWU&keywords=ate+13046071112&qid=1652997831&sprefix=ate+1304607111%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1

You fitted sports/lowered springs, but did you fit matching sports shock absorbers such as Biltsein B8?

Outside diameter 215/60R16 664.4mm 205/55R16 631.9mm 664.4/631.9=1.051... Therefore fitting 215/60R16 instead of 205/55R16 will raise the gearing by a rather high 5.1% and there might be rubbing. 215/60R16 is a far more expensive tyre size than 205/55R16. Even the latest Octavia MK4 has only gone from 205/55R16 to 205/60R16. If you want extra comfort, I suggest fitting 205/55R16 to relatively narrow 6J rims and selecting tyres that have soft and flexible sidewalls, eg. avoid UHP summer tyres, as these tend to have stiffer sidewall due to being designed for high levels of lateral grip. The outside diameter of Octavia Scout 225/50R17 tyres is 656.8mm, so the 215/60R16 size has an even bigger outside diameter than these, ie. 1.2% higher. See the below two links for an example of the different pricing of these two tyre sizes. Vredestein Quatrac 205/55R16 94V XL https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8003p202136/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_-_205_55_R16_94V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Vredestein Quatrac 215/60R16 99V XL https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8007p202130/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_-_215_60_R16_99V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Another disadvantage in fitting 215/60R16 over 205/55R16 is that you would be raising the ride height/centre of gravity by over 15mm, which doesn't help handling.

It's the other way around. The smaller the offset the nearer the wheel goes to the edge of the arch. Any of the eight steel rims that I listed above would fit with 205/55R16 tyres, but there's also: Alcar 8425 6.5Jx16 ET42 (from VW EOS, VW Passat, VW Scirocco) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-8425#22440728 Alcar 9187 6.5Jx16 ET43 (from Audi A3) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9187#22339711 Alcar 8247 6Jx16 ET48 (from Octavia MK3) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-8247#22612800 Alcar 7025 6.5Jx16 ET48 (from VW Touran) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-7025#22045447 Alcar 9535 6Jx16 ET50 (from Octavia MK2, Superb MK2, Yeti) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9535#21366491 So that's at least 12 different specifications of 16" steel rims with an offset between ET40 and ET50 that will fit the Octavia MK2. 6Jx16 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET41 6.5Jx16 ET42 6Jx16 ET43 6.5Jx16 ET43 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx16 ET45 6.5Jx16 ET46 6Jx16 ET48 6.5Jx16 ET48 6Jx16 ET50 6.5Jx16 ET50 Alcar 130301 6Jx16 ET43 https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1284041564754023536&rimCode=ALCAR130301

According to wheel-size.com 175/65R14 fits all 2012 Citigo models. 2012 Citigo wheel specs https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/citigo/2012/

As you can see below, the 3-digit colour code is 8Z8 which is silver metallic paint. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product code 3V0071496 8Z8 Color Silver metallic paint Material Light alloy Rim size 16" Rim size 6.5J x 16“ ET 41 Number of screws 5 ks Tire size 215/60 R16 Possibility to use snow chains Yes Mass 9,9 kg https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-orion-16-pro-superb-iii/p/3V0071496++8Z8

They will fit as both cars use 5Jx14 ET35 4/100 57.1 specification rims. The 175/65R14 tyre size is also shared between both cars. The Citigo uses both 165/70R14 and 175/65R14 tyre sizes on that specification rim. Does your car list 175/65R14 on the inside of the fuel filler flap? If so, it's a Skoda approved tyre size for your car.

On the Superb MK3, the 340mm diameter front discs are matched with 310mm ventilated rear discs, whereas the 312mm diameter front discs are matched with 300mm solid rear discs. To go from 312mm to 340mm, you would need to change the discs, calipers, brake pads, caliper carriers, and the cover plates. TRW 312mm front disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615000/ TRW 340mm front disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615020/ ATE 300mm rear disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615050/#1 ATE 310mm rear disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615060/

The Octavia MK2 VRS uses 312mm diameter front brake discs, so 16" rims will clear the front brake calipers. Alcar 9490 6Jx16 ET40 steel rims (from Superb MK1) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=180498027838968944&rimCode=ALCAR9490 Alcar 8426 6.5Jx16 ET41 steel rims (from Superb MK3) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1037328747869009008&rimCode=ALCAR8426 Alcar 6665 6Jx16 ET43 steel rims (from Karoq) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1284041564754023536&rimCode=ALCAR6665 Alcar 9173 6.5Jx16 ET44 steel rims (from VW Beetle) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=80484800909022320&rimCode=ALCAR9173 Alcar 9257 7Jx16 ET45 steel rims (from Superb MK2 and Yeti) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=182363349315490928&rimCode=ALCAR9257 Alcar 8667 6.5Jx16 ET46 steel rims (from Octavia MK3) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=50254278459135088&rimCode=ALCAR8667 Alcar 6667 6.5Jx16 ET46 steel rims (from Octavia MK4) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1275564879859684464&rimCode=ALCAR6667 Alcar 9915 6.5Jx16 ET50 steel rims (from Octavia MK2) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=182274288873641072&rimCode=ALCAR9915

Can you see your 18" rims in the list below? Being RS alloy rims, I suspect it's the Zenith rims. They come in two colours. Colour code 7ZS is chrome coloured metallic, and colour code MHB is black/bright chrome. The OEM part number should be cast into the back of the rim, or sometimes the front if there's a big hub cap covering the front area. When you sell OEM alloy rims on ebay (or elsewhere) it's important to list the alloy rims with the full OEM part number in the title, such as 1Z0601025M 7ZS. Potential buyers will search using that code, usually without the 3-digit colour code...although that's also useful to include. Ebay is filled with professional sellers when it comes to secondhand OEM alloy rims. Prices are often surprisingly high, especially when you consider that many of them are not in particularly good cosmetic condition. Many of the rims that have had low profile tyres fitted will be bent, although the sellers won't often know this...especially if the rims have come from a car that was broken for spares. For a seller to know that a rim is bent, they would have to have the tyre removed and the rim spun on a tyre/rim machine that has the capability to check for out of round, buckled, or out of balance rim. Many sellers will sell one rim at a time, such is the demand for single rims...due to the large number of potholes on the roads, or if the rim has been badly kerbed, etc. OEM 18" Octavia MK2 alloy rims ZENITH (RS) 7.5Jx18 ET51 1Z0601025M 7ZS 1 1Z0 601 025 M aluminium rim 7,5JX18 ET51 4 ZENITH (RS) 1Z0601025M 7ZS chrome coloured metallic 2011.08 - 2005.09 ZENITH 7.5Jx18 ET51 6U0601151L MHB 2 6U0 601 151 L hub cap 4 6U0601151L MHB black/bright chrome 2011.08 - 2006.13 NEPTUNE 7.5Jx18 ET51 1Z0601025AD 7ZS 3 1Z0 601 025 AD aluminium rim 7,5JX18" ET51 4 NEPTUNE 1Z0 601 025 AD7ZS chrome coloured metallic 2005.09 - 2006.13 NEPTUNE 7.5Jx18 ET51 1Z0601025AJ JX2 (3) 1Z0 601 025 AJ aluminium rim 7,5JX18" ET51 4 NEPTUNE 1Z0 601 025 AJJX2 high chrome/black black PR-CB0 2002.12 - 2006.13 https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2012-663/6/601-601080/ Some of the best OEM alloy rims in the VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda group are Audi alloy rims...especially when they are a lightweight forged alloy design such as the 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 rim below. If 7Jx16 ET45 sounds familiar, it's because this is a standard size on the Superb MK2 and Yeti. One of the benefits of this 7Jx16 ET45 rim is the lightweight. At about 7.3kg it's very light for this size rim. Most are around 10kg or more in this size. Another benefit of this rim is that you can use a Skoda hub cap instead of the Audi one. This rim was used on 1999-2001 Audi A4 and 1998-2001 Audi A6 cars. 7Jx16 ET45 8D0601025K Z17 9 8D0 601 025 K aluminium rim 7 JX16H2 ET45 5/112 4 PR-C8Y 8D0601025K Z17 avus silver https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a4+avant/a4/2000-223/6/601-601060/ 7Jx16 ET45 8D0601025K Z17 (lightweight forged alloy rims (about 7.3kg) from some Audi A4 and Audi A6 cars)

205/55R16 with soft and flexible sidewalls would give a much softer ride. Avoid summer UHP (Ultra Higher Performance) tyres, as they tend to have stiff sidewalls for maximum summer cornering performance. All-season tyres from any of the top brands, such as Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Vredestein are a good idea for using all year round. If you are happy to have poor grip in the snow and reduced grip in cold rain (below 7 degrees Centigrade), then summer tyres such as Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 have won summer tyre reviews. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55R16 91V https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s291p188481/Goodyear_Tyres_Car_Goodyear_EfficientGrip_Performance_2_-_205_55_R16_91V_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_69dB All-season tyres work better than summer tyres in the snow and in cold rain. Vredestein Quatrac 205/55R16 91V https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8003p202105/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_-_205_55_R16_91V_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Any of the following Skoda rims would be suitable 6Jx16 ET43 (Karoq) 6Jx16 ET48 (Octavia MK3) 6.5Jx16 ET46 (Octavia MK3) 6.5Jx16 ET50 (Octavia MK2) Fitting a 205/55R16 to a narrower 6J rim will be slightly more comfortable than a 6.5J rim, but either are a huge improvement over the low profile 225/40R18 tyres. If you still need more comfort, then changing the H&R springs to Eibach sports springs will help a little more. H&R springs are known to be particularly hard, whereas the Eibach sports springs are progressive. 6.5Jx16 ET50 alloy rim from Octavia MK2 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/alloy-wheel-apolon-16-for-octavia-ii/p/CCH600007 6.5Jx16 ET50 steel rim from Octavia MK2 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/steel-wheel-16/p/1K0601027K+03C 6Jx16 ET43 steel rim from Karoq https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/steel-wheel-16/p/5Q0601027CJ03C