Hi guys,

 

is anyone of you using the 215/50R17 tyres in your superb 2? I know for this wheel dimention the recommended size is 225/45, but as I want to get more comfort, I'm thinking of buying the new summer tyres in this size.

 

Any opinions?

 

BR

Slawomir

See here: https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=45&diameter=17&wheelwidth=7.5&offset=40&width2=215&aspect2=50&wheel_size=17&wheel_width=7-5&offset2=40

 

Slightly taller than stock.

18 hours ago, slavo5 said:

Is anyone of you using the 215/50R17 tyres in your superb 2? I know for this wheel dimention the recommended size is 225/45, but as I want to get more comfort, I'm thinking of buying the new summer tyres in this size.

 

215/50R17 fitted to 7.5Jx17 rims is not a comfort option. You are stretching the tyre sidewalls more than you would by fitting 225/45R17 tyres.

 

For the best comfort on the Skoda Superb MK2 fit 205/55R16 on 6Jx16 rims.

 

Alcar 9535 6Jx16 ET50 5/112 57.1 (14-hole design)

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/steel-wheel/alcar-kfz-9535#21106966

mytyres are usually cheaper than oponeo for steel rims. The oponeo link is for the photo.

Edited 11 March, 20206 yr by Carlston

Actually I have bought the 7Jx17 rims, so the tyre size 215 is fitting perfectly according to various calculators.

 

For winter I have 205/55R16 and the comfort if quite good. I used to have 18 inch rims for summer, but I sold it, because the polish roads don't make the ride comfortable at this size.

10 hours ago, slavo5 said:

Actually I have bought the 7Jx17 rims, so the tyre size 215/50R17 is fitting perfectly according to various calculators.

 

As far as ride comfort goes, 215/50R17 tyres fitted to 7J rims will be between 205/55R16 tyres fitted to 6.5J rims (most comfortable) and 245/45R17 tyres fitted to 7.5J rims (least comfortable).

 

205/50R17 tyres fitted to 6.5J rims will give similar ride comfort to 215/50R17 tyres fitted to 7J rims, and don't have the downside of raising your gearing by 2% compared to 225/45R17 tyres.

235/35/19 FTW

I went 225/50 instead...

 

 

6 hours ago, silver1011 said:

I went 225/50 instead...

 

 

 

And how does it ride? I finally decided for 215/50R17 as the size you have chosen seems to me a bit too big. But  I didn't know that post before, so from now on my point of view can change

Very comfy.

 

My main priority was pothole protection, but the added comfort was very welcome too. So much so I never went back and replaced these tyres with more of the same size...