Currently driving a 2.0 TDI Octavia 3 with standard 16” alloys. 
I'm happy with the ride comfort etc but I wanted to change the appearance. 
option 1 is to get current alloys powder coated to matt black

option 2 could be to sell the current alloys (excellent condition) and replace with black steel wheels which might almost pay for itself (or at least be cheaper than option 1).

I’m sure I’m missing something here so feel free to explain / help

many thanks  
 

 

Alcar 130301 6Jx16 ET43 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Karoq)

https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-hybridrad-130301#22872918

 

Alcar 130001 6.5Jx16 ET46 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Octavia MK3)

https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-hybridrad-130001#18862807

 

Alcar 130300 6Jx16 ET48 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Octavia MK3)

https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-hybridrad-130300#19333066

 

Edited 6 August, 20223 yr by Carlston

57 minutes ago, BlackEdDSG said:

I’m sure I’m missing something here so feel free to explain

Well, the alloys should cool the tyres and brakes better, leading to longer tyre and brake life. They may or may not also be lighter, leading to better acceleration, braking and fuel economy.

17 minutes ago, KenONeill said:

They may be lighter.

 

6.5Jx16 ET46 Octavia MK3 steel rims 7.6kg

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/plechovy-disk-16-/p/5Q0601027BQ03C

 

6.5Jx16 ET46 Octavia MK3 alloy rims 10.2kg

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-alcatras-16-pro-octavia-iii/p/5E0071496M+8Z8

 

Most car alloy rims are made out of cast aluminium. Because sand cast aluminium is so weak a lot of material is needed to make it strong enough. Hence steel rims are usually lighter than sand cast aluminium rims.

 

Edited 6 August, 20223 yr by Carlston

@Carlston Write out 1_000 times "Ken means exactly what he says. Do not correct him by typing a possible meaning of what he said".  

If you would just prefer 16 inch black alloys for Octavia mk3

There is choice of Star, Tunga, Premia in the Skoda catalogue 

 

https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/639a0118-4da5-446b-a786-86e1f789b57b