Tyre size for Superb 2

[slavo5]

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

[chimaera]

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.

[Carlston]

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, 2020 by Carlston

[slavo5]

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.

[Carlston]

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.

[Jonny5ive]

235/35/19 FTW

[silver1011]

I went 225/50 instead...

 

 

[slavo5]

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

[silver1011]

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...