The Russian car has a higher ride height. Probably better on high profile tyres.

 

Are their roads poor?

 

Edited 31 August, 20205 yr by camelspyyder

2 hours ago, camelspyyder said:

The Russian car has a higher ride height.

Are their roads poor?

 

Yes

 

Edited 31 August, 20205 yr by Carlston

I'm running original VW 185/60/R15 alloys purchased second hand from a Skoda dealer, fitted with CrossClimate tyres. I wanted these tyres and they are not available for either the 16" or 17" size wheels. The tyre pressure plate covers this size wheel, they are a standard fit on lower spec cars (and the factory supplied spare is this size so there were no concerns "will it fit").  Tyres were considerably cheaper than the larger sizes. Ride is nicer, and fuel economy does not seem to suffer. Note the speedo will be marginally out, less than 1% so nothing to worry about unless you drive to the wire and play chicken with speed cameras.