Lozer

Superskoda, why wait till renewal time, I'm on the case allready 😆

I had a long chat with thr insurance company today, hardwork to say the least. The upshot is, wheel change is a modification even if its a recommended manufacturer size. Interestingly, wernt that bothered about tyres until I quizzed them on the acceptable size and they said they don't suggest or recommend tyre size, and finally they conceded and said as long as its in the handbook. Upshot is £130 extra for wheel modifications. Loz

Thanks Carlston, much appreciated. Looks like 205 55 16 would be the way forward. I did like the 215 60s I put on, hugely improving the ride, however they were only borrowed to try. Loz

Interestingly , spoke to skoda today and they said all they can tell me is the car had 225 40 18 from new, can't believe the can't say if a 205 55 16 is an acceptable size to fitment... cant be that hard. Does anyone know of a Skoda tyre / wheel fitment document / chart.? Loz

Thanks, I found the fuel flap tyre pressure, but couldn't find anything in the hand book, only what tyres you can fit chain tyres on. Loz

Thanks for the replies guys, really interesting stuff. Carlston, was a 16 inch wheel a standard size for a mk 2 Superb with a 205 55 16 you suggested. The wheels I put on there are 6.5 j. The reason I ask is the insurance company tell me if it's a standard wheel /tyre size that Skoda fit it's not a modification. I can't seem to find the answer to that question. Loz

Well, I fitted a set of 115/ 60/ 16 on a 2012 Superb Estate 4x4 . Although not genuine Skoda Alloys they fit just fine ( removed from a 2017 superb) The brake components fit inside a 16 inch wheel with about half inch clearance all round, the wheels fill the arch a little more but on full lock you can fit your hand between the tyre and arch liner all-round, same with the rears. The ride is far better, less harsh and quiter with a slightly higher ride height, don't notice any difference when cornering it still feels like it's on rails. Hope this helps someone thinking of doing the same. Loz

It's a 2lt manual 4x4 diesel estate 170 cr elegance uk.

Thanks guys, not sure what front brake size, it's a 2012. According to my calcs the 115 60 16 will be 30mm bigger than my 225 40 18 will fill the arches a bit more. The wheels I bought came off a 2017 superb.

Guys, has anyone put 215 60 r16 on a mk 2 Superb. I need bigger tyres and smaller wheels to cope with the crappie roads at the moment. The 18 40s on it at the moment are taking a battering. Loz