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VW group cars use ball (radius) seats, not tapered (conical) seats. Lug nuts (or bolts) will have either flat, tapered (conical), or ball (radius) seats. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing Photo of Ball (Radius) Seat Wheel Bolt https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Galaxy-Wheel-Bolt-M14x1-5-Radius-Seat-28mm-Thread-Length/283018069378?hash=item41e5310582%3Ag%3A-6UAAOxy1VlRE7Qw&LH_ItemCondition=3 Photo of Tapered (Conical) Wheel Bolt https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-X-M14X1-5-SHORT-HEAD-SPACER-ALLOY-WHEEL-BOLTS-FITS-A3-S3-A4-S4-B7-AVANTI/322352405911?hash=item4b0db35d97%3Ag%3AUAEAAOSwEzxYSCNt&LH_ItemCondition=3

Actual width always depends on the width of the rim that the tyre is fitted to. Take a look at Toyo's 16" tyres in the link below. https://www.toyo.co.uk/tire/pattern/proxes-cf2 Toyo's 215/60R16 measures 221mm in width when fitted to the nominal 6.5J rim. Toyo's 215/55R16 measures 226mm in width when fitted to the nominal 7J rim. Toyo's 215/45R16 measures 213mm in width when fitted to the nominal 7J rim.

215/60R16 will be narrower if fitted to a 6J rim rather than the standard 6.5J rim. https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9490#20242538 215/60R16 fitted to a 6J rim will probably be more than 10mm narrower than a 215/55R17 fitted to the standard 7J rim.

Audi 8L0601025D and 8L0601025E 6Jx15 ET38 5/100 57.1 alloy rims weigh about 5.5kg each. These were made in Germany from forged alloy, so are much lighter than the typical heavy sand cast alloy rims. http://www.oemepc.com/audi/part_single/catalog/au/markt/RDW/modell/A3/year/2000/drive_standart/201/hg_ug/601/subcategory/601050/part_id/254951/lang/e 185/65R15 and 195/60R15 are both common and cheap sizes. For comfort and looks maybe go for 195/60R15 on 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 Alcar 4055 steel rims. They have an attractive 18-hole design. 195/60R15 are readily available in both H and V speed ratings.

"eshop skoda cz" lists many of the OEM Skoda alloy rims. However, they don't give a weight for the Alaris, Golus, Pictoris, or Turini 18" alloy rims. Where weights are given for 18" alloy rims for the Octavia MK3, these are between 11.3kg and 13.5kg. Alaris ??.?kg Braga 13.1kg Gemini 12.2kg Golus ??.?kg Pictoris ??.?kg Trinity 13.5kg Turbine 12.2kg Turini ??.?kg Vega 11.3kg https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/hlinikove-disky/c/alloyWheels?q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIII%2B%282012-2017%29%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIII%2B%282017%2B%29&page=0

There are two standard specifications for the 16" rims on the Superb MK2s. 6Jx16 ET50 7Jx16 ET45 6Jx16 ET50 rims will give a more comfortable ride compared to the wider 7Jx16 ET45 rims, when fitted with 205/55R16 tyres. Check what is stamped on your spare rim. It will probably be the narrower 6Jx16 ET50 size. You might need a magnifying glass as the markings are quite small. The stamped markings are near where the 5 wheel bolt holes are. mytyres.co.uk are listing both sizes of 16" steel rims for about £40 each. If you want a recommendation for tyres, I would suggest a good quality all-season tyre in size 205/55R16 91V. The V-speed rating is needed because the 170HP Superb MK2 can go over 130mph. I would go for the 91 load index and not the XL (eXtra Load) 94 load index, because the XL can have slightly stiffer sidewalls, which could make the ride slightly harder. Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-3 and Vredestein Quatrac are both available in the 205/55R16 91V specification.

Are you talking about Superb MK3 235/40R19 tyres, or lower sidewall height tyres such as 225/35R19 that might be fitted to Octavia MK2 to MK3? The sidewall height of 235/40R19 tyres is 94mm. The sidewall height of 225/35R19 tyres is 78.75mm. Therefore 235/40R19 tyres have a sidewall height that is almost 20% higher than the very low profile 225/35R19 tyres. Another example: The sidewall height of 245/45R18 tyres is 110.25mm. This sidewall height is a massive 40% more than the very low profile 225/35R19 tyres. I would go for slightly oversize 245/45R18 tyres on the Superb MK3 fitted to standard 8J wide rims. Compared to the standard 19" tyres, you've gone up 10mm in width and 5% in aspect ratio. On the UK's badly potholed roads, it really seems a bit pointless not giving yourself a decent amount of sidewall. The outside diameter of 235/40R19 tyres is 670.6mm, and the outside diameter of 245/45R18 tyres is 677.7mm. So 245/45R18 tyres have an outside diameter of about 1% more than 235/40R19 tyres. An outside diameter of up to 1.5% more is often considered a small and acceptable difference. The load index of 245/45R18 tyres is 710kg @ 44psi, and the load index of 235/40R19 tyres is 630kg @ 44psi. So you can drop your tyre pressures by 3psi to 4psi when changing from 235/40R19 tyres to the higher load index 245/45R18 tyres.

205/55R16 on 6Jx16 ET48 rims would give a nice ride. I wouldn't say the same for 225/40R18, although I guess anything is an improvement on 225/35R19. STAR 16 "light alloy wheel for OCTAVIA III https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-star-16-pro-octavia-iii/p/5E0071494A+8Z8 eshop.skoda-auto.cz have a full range of OEM Skoda 16"/17"/18"/19" alloy rims for the Octavia MK3.

"exclusively available from eurocarparts" https://pagid.com/ Sounds like price-fixing/anti-competitive behaviour.

Kodiaq alloy rims https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/hlinikove-disky/c/alloyWheels?q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AKodiaq%2B%282016%2B%29&page=1 235/55R18 or 235/50R19 tyre sizes are more common than 235/45R20

So the 1.2TSi 77kW/105HP engine with 155mm of ground clearance can be fitted with 195/65R15 tyres. There's no mention of the 1.2TSi 81kW/110HP engine which replaced the 77kW/105HP engine in 2015. Presumably, that can also be fitted with 195/65R15 tyres. 195/65R15 would give similar ride comfort to 215/60R16, but is a much cheaper size.

In some European countries you can only fit tyre and rim sizes that are in the Certificate of Conformity. However, as it came out the factory that way, I would imagine it is in the Certificate of Conformity.

That's an Octavia MK2 size rim, as shown here: https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9915/21773125 Skoda Octavia 2012 2.0TDi – Generation: 1Z [2005 .. 2012] [EUDM] – Power: 138 hp | 103 kW | 140 PS – Engine: I4, Diesel – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2005 .. 2012] Tire Rim PCD 205/55R16 91V 6.5Jx16 ET50 5x112 2.3 215/50R17 91V 7Jx17 ET54 5x112 2.3 225/45ZR17 91W 7.5Jx17 ET51 5x112 2.5 The Superb MK3 uses a 6.5J rim for its 215/60R16 tyre size, with a ET41 offset. Skoda Superb 2016 2.0TDi – Generation: 3V [2015 .. 2019] [EUDM] – Power: 148 hp | 110 kW | 150 PS – Engine: CRLB, I4, Diesel – Options: S, SE, SE L, Active, Ambition, Style, L&K, Sportline, Executive – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Torque: 140 Nm – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2015 .. 2019] Tire Rim PCD 215/60R16 95V 6.5Jx16 ET41 5x112 2.3 / 2.1 215/55ZR17 94W 6.5Jx17 ET41 5x112 2.3 / 2.1 235/50R17 94V 7.5Jx17 ET45 5x112 2.3 / 2.1 235/45ZR18 94W 8Jx18 ET44 5x112 2.5 / 2.3

According to autodoc, 22-131614 is for standard suspension and 22-139191 is for sports suspension. I would go with the 22-131614 because the Skoda sports suspension is only a 15mm drop from standard. Also, the Bilstein B4 rear shock absorbers are often only available for standard suspension (although Bilstein will say that it's also suitable for sports suspension). So I agree with the advice that you got from Bilstein. There are two diameters of front shock absorbers on the Octavia MK2, 50mm and 55mm. Make sure that the outside diameter of your current struts is 55mm.

6V0601025A and 6V0601025L are a similar design but there are some significant cosmetic differences. 6V0601025A is made in Turkey, and I would guess 6V0601025L is also made in Turkey. At about 8.3kg each, they are heavier than steel rims of the same size. 6V0601025A https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SKODA-FABIA-15-SILVER-WHEEL-6V0601025A-6J-X-15H2-ET38/124579550112?epid=23007966284&hash=item1d018513a0:g:nqMAAOSwJnxgLoH1 6V0601025L https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SKODA-FABIA-15-SILVER-WHEEL-6V0601025A-6J-X-15H2-ET38/124579550112?epid=23007966284&hash=item1d018513a0:g:nqMAAOSwJnxgLoH1 These Propeller alloy rims at about 7.5kg each, are a little bit lighter than the Mato alloy rims. https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-propeller-15-pro-fabia-iii-rapid/p/5JA071495A+8Z8

What width rims are the 205/55R16 tyres fitted to? The wheel-size.com chart lists both 6J and 7J rims for the 205/55R16 tyre size. Skoda Yeti 2015 1.6TDi – Generation: 5L Facelift [2014 .. 2022] – Market: EUDM – Power: 103 hp | 77 kW | 105 PS – Engine: CAYC, I4, Diesel – Options: Active, Ambition, GreenLine, Elegance – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Torque: 120 Nm – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2014 .. 2015] Tire Rim PCD 205/55R16 91H 6Jx16 ET50 5x112 2.2 205/55R16 91H 7Jx16 ET45 5x112 2.2 205/50R17 89V 6Jx17 ET45 5x112 2.2 225/50ZR17 94W 7Jx17 ET45 5x112 2.4

As you can see in the charts below, the Skoda Yeti and Skoda Karoq both use 215/60R16 tyres but different rims. 7Jx16 ET45 rims on the Yeti and 6Jx16 ET43 rims on the Karoq. Bigger 225/60R16 tyres are used on 4x4 versions of the Karoq. Skoda Yeti 2016 2.0TDi – Generation: 5L Facelift [2014 .. 2022] – Market: EUDM – Power: 148 hp | 110 kW | 150 PS – Engine: CUUB, I4, Diesel – Options: Ambition, Style, L&K, Monte Carlo – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Torque: 120 Nm – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2015 .. 2017] Tire Rim PCD 215/60R16 95H 7Jx16 ET45 5x112 2.2 225/50ZR17 94W 7Jx17 ET45 5x112 2.2 Skoda Karoq 2020 2.0 TDi – Generation: 2017 .. 2022 – Power: 148 hp | 110 kW | 150 PS – Engine: DFFA, I4, Diesel – Options: SE, SE L, Ambition, Executive, Style, SportLine – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Torque: 140 Nm – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2018 .. 2020] Tire Rim PCD 215/60R16 95V 6Jx16 ET43 5x112 2.2 215/55R17 94V 7Jx17 ET45 5x112 2.2 wheel-size.com

The below link shows rims up to 19" for the Superb MK3. https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/hlinikove-disky/c/alloyWheels?q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3ASuperb%2BIII%2B%282015%2B%29&text=# There was a guy who tuned his 280PS Superb MK3 up to 560PS with 0-60mph in well under 3.5 seconds. He was on 235/45R18 tyres in the summer and 215/55R17 tyres in the winter.

Kilen 25127 and Lesjofors 4095141 are identical to each other as they are the same springs, made in the same factory in Sweden...just marketed under two different brand names. In the UK, Kilen are more widely available than the identical Lesjofors version...and usually cheaper. It's usually said that springs should be replaced in pairs. Garages often just replace one spring if it's under warranty. If it's the same specification of spring and the ride height is the same both sides, you won't have a problem with the car's handling. However, I always change both sides at the same time as the other side might break soon.

Skoda Superb 2019 2.0TSi – Generation: 3V [2015 .. 2019] [EUDM] – Power: 268 hp | 200 kW | 272 PS – Engine: I4, Petrol – Options: SE L Executive, Style, L&K – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Torque: 140 Nm – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2018 .. 2019] Tire Rim PCD 215/55ZR17 94W 7Jx17 ET40 5x112 2.3 / 2.1 235/45ZR18 94W 8Jx18 ET44 5x112 2.4 / 2.2 235/40ZR19 96W 8Jx19 ET44 5x112 2.5 / 2.3 255/30ZR20 93Y 9Jx20 ET35 5x112 2.6 / 2.4 https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/superb/2019/

Kilen 25127 and Lesjofors 4095141 match OEM part number 6C0411105C Kilen 25127 on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-KILEN-Front-Coil-Spring-for-Volkswagen-Polo-DAJA-DAJB-1-8-12-14-04-18/303875514852?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3D049e8177ee554041b7c13cbd9637aa12%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D303875514852%26itm%3D303875514852%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2334524%26brand%3DKilen&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042 Kilen 25127 online parts catalogue https://web.tecalliance.net/kilen/en/parts/176/25127/detail?query=25127&numberType=0&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%2025127;mandator:kilen;query:25127;groups:188;brands:176;pf:3;page:0/detail:25127;brandId:176;articleNo:25127;mandator:kilen;query:25127;numberType:0;groups:188 Lesjofors 4095141 on autodoc https://www.autodoc.co.uk/lesjofors/15094899 Lesjofors 4095141 online parts catalogue https://web.tecalliance.net/lesjofors/en/parts/175/4095141/detail?query=4095141&numberType=0&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%204095141;mandator:lesjofors;query:4095141;groups:188;brands:175;pf:3;page:0/detail:4095141;brandId:175;articleNo:4095141;mandator:lesjofors;query:4095141;numberType:0;groups:188

Octavia MK1 312mm front discs https://www.autodoc.co.uk/brembo/1657272 Octavia MK2 312mm front discs https://www.autodoc.co.uk/brembo/1657592 The MK1 312mm front discs have a height of 34.2mm, and the MK2 312mm front discs have a height of 49.5mm. The MK1 uses 6.5Jx16 ET42 rims whereas the MK2 uses 6.5Jx16 ET50 rims.

Making sure that a replacement spring matches the OEM part number is not always easy. However, you can look for a spring that is sold just to replace just your original OEM number and not two or more OEM numbers. Brands that sell aftermarket replacement springs often have a habit of using a one size fits all approach, where they sell one spring to replace a whole list of OEM part numbers...so you do need to avoid these unless you go for one of the few brands where a good description of the spring is given and preferably a photo of the actual spring where you can count the number of coil turns. Photo on the gknautomotive website of OEM part number 3Q0511115AK Photo shows the spring has 8 coil turns Spring Design Coil spring with constant wire diameter Fitting Position Rear Axle Thickness 12,25 mm Length 364 mm Outer diameter 112 mm Weight 2,20 kg https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/87923/detail?query=3Q0511115AK&numberType=1&oe=3Q0511115AK&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%203Q0511115AK;mandator:gkn;query:3Q0511115AK;groups:188;brands:1;pf:2;page:0/detail:87923;brandId:1;articleNo:87923;mandator:gkn;query:3Q0511115AK;numberType:1;oe:3Q0511115AK;groups:188 Photo on the gknautomotive website of OEM part number 3Q0511115AL Photo shows the spring has 8 coil turns Spring Design Coil spring with constant wire diameter Fitting Position Rear Axle Thickness 12,50 mm Length 359 mm Outer diameter 112 mm Weight 2,30 kg https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/87924/detail?query=3Q0511115AL&numberType=1&oe=3Q0511115AL&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%203Q0511115AL;mandator:gkn;query:3Q0511115AL;groups:188;brands:1;pf:2;page:0/detail:87924;brandId:1;articleNo:87924;mandator:gkn;query:3Q0511115AL;numberType:1;oe:3Q0511115AL;groups:188 Kilen and Lesjofors are the same springs made in the same factory in Sweden. Spidan and Suplex are probably the same springs often made in Germany. Spidan are shown in the gknautomotive online catalogue, but where there's a Spidan there's always a Suplex with an identical specification and vice-versa. I would avoid the KYB version of the OEM part number 3Q0511115AK because they claim that it only has a coil spring thickness of 11.75mm instead of the 12.25mm that is claimed by Sachs, Spidan, and Suplex. KYB also claim that it weighs 1.99kg, whereas Spidan and Suplex claim that their version weights 2.20kg...which in addition to the thickness difference indicates that the KYB is a significantly lighter spring. Although Triscan sell a spring that matches only the 3Q0511115AK OEM part number, there's no specification given. Bilstein is selling just one spring to replace both 3Q0511115AK and 3Q0511115AL. I would guess that it matches the stiffer/heavier duty spring, ie. 3Q0511115AL Sachs, Spidan, and Suplex are showing just one OEM number for their spring...so hopefully they really do match that OEM part number. They all give the same specification although only Spidan and Suplex gives the weight. Although Kilen and Lesjofors don't give the specification, they are only selling their spring to replace OEM part number 3Q0511115AK...so should match this. However, it's not always the case as some of the smaller brands are sneaky and probably use the same spring to sell under more than one model number to hide the fact that you aren't getting an exact match for your OEM number. However, these smaller sneaky brands don't give the specification. Kilen and Lesjofors don't appear to be one of these sneaky brands, as many of their springs are sold to replace more than one OEM number. Also, Kilen and Lesjofors are one of the biggest sellers of aftermarket replacement springs in Europe. Kilen is often price competitive on ebay.co.uk more so than the identical Lesjofors.

I doubt they will do a 1.5TSI with 150HP for the Fabia. That will probably be reserved for more expensive cars like the Scala and Kamiq.

225/45R17 won't fit the Fabia. 225/45R17 will fit the Octavia MK1 to MK3, and the Superb MK1 to MK2. The Fabia is a smaller car than these bigger cars, and doesn't have as much room in the wheelarches.