Given the poor quality of the roads in the UK, a spine that has surgery last year I have found that factory 17" Trinty alloys with there 205/40R17 rubber a little harsh.

The winters alloys that I got were old Audi Speedlines that I fitted with 195/50R16 and I have found that gives a more comfortable ride.

Could anyone recommended a Skoda or VW group 16" alloy that would look good on a Monte?

VW Golf Montreal 2's 6.5j x 16 in black to keep the all black theme going on your Monte. . .

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Skoda-Fabia-Monte-Carlo-rear2-625x416.jpg

16in wheels used out side the UK on the Monte Carlo

I think would look good on the Monte - I've been running them on my Elegance estate

16", ET35, made by Fondmetal - they sit out in the arches more than standard, which I like

I'm going up to 17" this summer, so these could be available