Paws4Thot
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These numbers are correct, but a direct replacement 18" tyre for a 205/55R16 will have a sidewall height of 113mm - 25 mm or 88mm. The important point that you haven't seemed to understand is that you keep the rolling diameter the same (within a few mm either way) so if you increase the wheel diameter by 2", you have to decrease the sidewall height by 25mm.
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The buckle is one bolt, but not available without a new belt/reel unit which is likely another 3.
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Try a dsg; it has most of the advantages of both a slushbox and a manual.
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tl;dr - You mean "yes".
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You have an engine fault, and seem reluctant to spent money on getting it diagnosed.
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Sight unseen I suspect the thermostat (does temperature gauge move above 90C?) or the thermoswitch.
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@micro The outside (and inside) tread edges look worn and chewed in a way that suggests underinflation and/or enthusiastic driving. are you certain you're using the correct pressure for Goodyear Vector 4 seasons>
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The full sizing data is literally cast into the inside of the rim.
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I think the part number (and full sizing) are cast into the inside of the rim.
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Also @RM3 - Well FWIW the original battery in my Octy lasted at least 9 years (and possibly 12), and the replacement 9 and counting. This was with no "attention" other than driving the car and one jump start when I left the fog lights on all day, then drove 20 minutes home.
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IME the first action here tends to be "check torque of timing cover bolts". I've had this "issue" from 3 different makes, and it was always loose timing cover bolt(s).
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Now you know why they're known as "Skoda main stealers". Also I'd agree with @toot about the brake wear.
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I'd prefer smaller wheels (reason stated, and yes I have tried 17" cars), and wonder what a vendor who doesn't specify the wheel size is trying to hide.
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What size tyres? There have been complaints about the 18" and 19" cars riding hard, but 17" are comfortable, and I guess 16" will be more so.
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Never heard that one before but sounds cheap, easy and pretty diagnostic.
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I'm reading this as meaning that the "white gas" is persistent. If so, I suspect the early stages of head gasket failure, and suggest a coolant gas test for combustion products. If that's positive, double check with a compression test (dry only), and is there aby sign of the radiator fan(s) working harder than they used to?
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So which do you want? Something like an OBD II or VCDS that works well on certain marques or a cheap generic reader that makes "close guesses" on everything?
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I did, particularly "This warranty does not affect your statutory rights,"
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I thought as much. The OP hasn't actually stated which engine they have?
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The strut that was replaced is not out of warranty; this is for 12 months from date of fitting.
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Correct; they're "latching" codes which require a computer (eg VCDS, OBD II or a dealership computer) to reset them.
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I know you can fit 16" VAG alloys over 312mm discs, but thought some Superbs had 320mm or larger discs.
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That may depend on your front brake disc size.
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And Lorna Slater speaks so highly of you.
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Correct, which is why lowering the rear suspension can't change the toe angle.
