Hey all,

 

After a calamitous 14months where me and the Mrs have ruined the Trinity Anthracites on the car. 2 fold; clearly too concerned about getting a whisker from the kerb and also the spokes are such that they catch the kerbstones about 2 inches from the rim. The tyre bead doesn’t do enough and I’ve now noticed chunks torn from it anyway. 
Cherry on top is now a kerbing so bad that the sidewall has given up on one.

 

So - whilst I was looking at swapping the wheels for something a little more dished in time anyway, I think there’s probably little point in spending the money to refurb and get 2 new tyres (wouldn’t change just one) just to risk catching them again and being annoyed with myself.

 

So…I’ve got the specs for the car as

• Center Bore / Hub Bore: 57.1 mm
• Bolt Pattern (PCD): 5x112
• Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
• Thread Size: M14 x 1.5

and

235/40R19 96W

8Jx19 ET44

42 - 46

 

Are there any brands to stay away from? Anything to consider with regard offset?

 

And the originals - worth a refurb and sell? In all honesty I think last time I checked, only 1 rear didn’t show any war wounds so I hardly think it’s worth putting the tyres back on after a hypothetical refund and selling on; would only realistically be any point in selling 2 tyres on one axle.

 

Feel free to hit me with any parking appraisals as a cursory albeit preaching to the choir etc

You could either go aftermarket brand (I use Borbet for my winter wheels, although it isn't a Superb, been pleased with them, they also have a handy website as to what fits). Have no experience of other brands.

 

Alternatively Skoda sell various wheels (see attached brochure)

 

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

Superb has 19, 18, 17 and a 16 inch.   The outside diameter with tyres is about same, but the smaller rims and deeper tyres mean you will find it harder to damage them.

 

However if I am reading your signature correctly you have a 280, this has bigger brake discs and callipers.  The 16inch won't fit, not sure about 17s, but 18 inch will be better than the 19s for damage limitation.  Hopefully someone else can clarify on in the 17s will clear the brakes.

 

If you have to get new tyres, then perhaps look at all seasons, tend to be slightly chunkier tread and often come with XL extra load sidewalls.

 

 

Thanks John. Borbet have a decent reputation as far as I know so good to confirm.  Just noticed a few other brands that I didn’t recognise and the internet always has at least one story of a friend of a friend who’s wheel buckled. 
 

I’m going to hold off swapping for the time being. I do like the Trinitys although may have them painted to dial out some of the shine which disappears as soon as you press the brakes first time after a wash. 
You’re right though, larger discs and, I think, vented rears. Either way I like how the 19s fill the arches with minimal tyre profile so wouldn’t want to reduce wheel size too much. But the all weather idea might certainly be a decent solution on top of learning to park…