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Rear too

To clarify, let's say some other part of suspension or steering breaks in warranty period.......they would blame it on non Oem Bilsten shock and refuse repair.

Warranty is valid only if OEM parts are on the vehicle. Otherwise they'll try any excuse to conn you. Hence the modification instead of going Sachs or Bilstein route.

Don't know the specifics. Shop owner is specialised in shock rebuilding and is familiar with the Superb "problem", has already done a number of them. What he did tell me, is that the shocks are now slightly below their "capacity" what they can handle in order to avoid possible problems. Change is noticable but relatively subtle, nothing far off from before. It used to be 2 full waves after a bump, now is around one . And leaning in curves is a bit subdued. After all those are still factory instaled shocks and they have their tech limitations, and springs are the same. Car has warranty for next 3 years. So, for now, I left original parts in order to avoid problems with eventual warranty claims.

Tire pressure was triple checked, cold 2.5 bars. By the way 2.5 is the lowest recommended pressure. Last few days temperature swings a lot, from 11 to 28°C, morning -afternoon, so I'll rather wait for few days. As I said, after shock adjustement, Primacy 4 was pleasantly softer, but still had precise steering. It's realy a pity Pirelli doesn't have non XL version, it would fit perfectly. As soon as I have some "real" trip I'll try to convey my opinion as accurate as possible.

Right now I have them at, for my Superb recommended pressure,which is 2.5 Bars. I think that's 36 in Psi. But now colder weather is coming and air in tires always shrinks at colder temp's for about 2 even 3 Psi ( 0.1-0.2 bars)which comes to .......yours and Ootohere recommended pressure 😉

It's weird how weather changed. I live in Slovenia for last ten years, country that is known for it's share of Alps and winter sports. The only real big snow I saw here was when I came here ,10 years ago. Last winter I saw snow once, in Italy on a ski trip and even that it was just a few hundred meters in front of our apartment. Anyway, when I get some miles on them, I'll let you know how the Pirellies behave......at least on 1700kg Superb.

@Ootohere I could give you much more info about Pirelli but right now I wont have any longer/versatile trips. When do you plan to get them?

Yep, exactly what I got, with seal inside. Even the price is almost the same 🙂, I got mines for 135€.

Well I didn't say a full story, so little clarification. I also went to shock absorber service were they replaced valves and oil viscosity to make them a bit stiffer. Unfortunately I got the appointments for shocks and tire change on the same day. Tires came 10 days earlier than expected. So I only had Michelin for a 20 km ride, from one shop to the other, but it felt realy good, much more controlable and Superb was way less bouncy. Nothing sporty, just a good balance between comfort and control, they did a good job. I think, if Pirreli had the same model ,with same load speed rating (98W) but as a standard , non XL model, it would be perfect. Right now it feels like UHP summer tire, very stiff and maybe even overly precise. What tire size you are looking at?

Well, just to answer my own question, for whom it may be interesting. Few days ago I got Pirelli Cinturato SF3 in 215/55 R17 size. That size only comes with 98W rating and as XL. Pirelli replaced same sized Michelin Primacy 4 , 94V, that came with a car. At the same recommended pressure which is 2,5 Bars Pirelli is about twice stiffer/harder than summer model Michelin. Yesterdays weather here was sunny, low 15°C, high 27°C. Today was rainy and much colder but today I only had a short (and uncomfortable) city drive, so can't comment on wet performance.

Great

According to my homologation 16"-19" rims can be used. Here they come with 17" as standard. They are not too soft as 17" ?

...........usually not when we talk about big round things 😁

Ha, I completely forgot to mention my size.......215/55/17 🙄

Good, you got a nice deal. Report if there are some "rain" or other issues.

Like pro video review.......i was just joking.

Please do report.........and video too 😉

Regarding size 215/55/r17 prety much everything is available. Those three (Conti, Michelin and Goodyear) have the exact 94V rating. Bridgestone, Pirelli and Kleber are either 98W or some other load/speed combination. I wasn't checking other brands. Prices are from 125-135€ for Bridgestone,Pirelli. Around 145€ for Conti , Goodyear, and around 150-160€ for Michelin. Prices are steady even when pre winter season comes, it may be just a few days longer waiting period. Only Michelin might be a bit reduced comes fall because of 3 series. Other ones don't have new models anyway.

Hi and thanks, Which one of those three (Conti, Goodyear,Michelin) you vere most satisfied with in all conditions, from cold winter to hot summer. Incidentaly, those three are the only premium brands that have exact size and load/speed rating for Skoda Superb.

Nice 😉. What tires were those?

That is just translated version of UK "Tire Reviews", also in one other review Tire Revievs presented data from ADAC and Auto Zeitung tests where below average aquaplaning resistance and dry handling was mentioned......so much about "credentials and respected review sites". Yep, better do some better things to do, here is just waste of time.

Have you used th Hi, Sorry but fom your answer I couldn't figure out. Do you use Prelli cinturato SF3 , 215/55/R17 98W XL on your Superb ......or not?

Better to have more informations than less, but I didn't get an answer. I also asked you about Conti's aquaplaning and dead spot, but you didn't know what dead spot is. Hence ,more questions, better chances to get some info.