Sharky73

Oops. I’m so glad I asked. I was (for some reason). I think it’s the heat, thinking I had 225 45 19. You are right. 225 35 19. So for clarity. And until I can plunge my head in ice to cool it off. 235 35 ZR19 will be fine?

Thank you again. I think what I’ll ultimately do is… Get the wheel repaired and some refurb work on the others. Then go for Goodyear F1 asymmetric’s at 235 45 19. (A little wider to offer a medium of rim protection). And as you say a sport tyre will have stiff side wall then all good. I understand the change of size from 225 45 19 will give me a more accurate Speedo. So no more 73 or 63 on cruise in the average speed camera smart motorways for me. Also could be potentially cheaper per tyre due to being a more popular size. But at the cost of the refurb and wheel repair it’s significantly more cost effective than a set of 18”s. And I get to keep the wheel pattern I like too If any of this to be rebutted. Please do let me know. Regards.

That’s really helpful. I need also to get the bumped one repaired. But finding a (local to Bristol) firm is proving problematic. I will speak to the guy who I’ve used previously for refunds who he’d trust. I will add. Currently have the nastiest tyres on the car (it came with them). I’ve always liked Goodyear F1 asymmetric. Whatever version is the current one. Do you think this has a stiffer side wall that may help if I stick with what I’ve got? Or would run flats be a idea to give protection from the craters we laughingly call roads? Again thanks your help.

Hi there. I hope the collective knowledge here can help me. I have a 2018 Octavia VRS. Love the car. Love the looks. But I’m not a fan of the butter like wheel strength from the 19” xtreme alloys. I thought I would explore fitting 18” xtreme replica alloys to the car. Thus retaining the look. But with the right tyre putting a bit more rubber between me and the terrible UK roads. (Both road surface and rim orotection). My reasons are simple. I have already minor damage to 2 of the wheels and now my garage tell me I have a buckled wheel too. Also with replicas being priced at as much to buy 4 versus one genuine wheel and st a size that give me a fighting chance of protecting them a bit better seems sensible idea. I can get the other 4 originals repaired (I hope and pop them back in when I go to sell the car). But I wish to ask for this advice. Anybody have a good experience with a particular manufacturer of these type of wheels? If so can you point me towards them please? Also can any tyre gurus give me some advice for tyre size to retain the cars speedo setting and general handling? Ii feel a 235 width tyre will also give me more rim protection. But I’m at a loss as so what profile to go for. And finally. Would the space saver intended for the car be the right size for these new 18” alloys? Thanks in advance. Sy

Hi there. New to Skoda. As in this is the first I’ve ever owned. i come form the era that will remember the Skoda Rapide with all its jokes of the time But that’s in the past. just picked up our Octavia VRS 2018. Today am I’m looking forward to learning about the model. it’s a great car. Shame about the terrible tyres it came with. But it’s a 6 year old car so that’s something for the future. anyway hope to learn loads for. You all. Regards. Simon. .