Hi,

 

purchased a SKODA Superb, 2.0 TDI L&K Hatchback, 150ps, 6 spd dsg 2016.

 

No spare tire so looking at either a space saver or full size.

 

Tire size, 18”alloys, 235 45 18

 

What size space saver is safe to look for?

Edited 12 April, 20233 yr by ColinD
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4 hours ago, Bazmanian said:

Hi,

 

purchased a SKODA Superb, 2.0 TDI L&K Hatchback, 150ps, 6 spd dsg 2016.

 

No spare tire so looking at either a space saver or full size.

 

Tire size, 19 alloys, 235 45 18

 

What size space saver is safe to look for?

 

The standard 215/60R16 fitted to a 6.5Jx16 ET41 5/112 57.1 rim is slightly too wide to fit without raising the carpet.

 

However, if you fit this same size 215/60R16 to a 6Jx16 ET43 5/112 57.1 Karoq rim the actual width of the inflated tyre is about 6mm narrower than when fitted to the wider 6.5J rim.

 

This might allow the carpet to fit flush.

 

Make sure you fit a non-directional tyre so that it can be fitted to any position on the car.

 

Michelin Primacy 4+ 215/60R16 99V XL

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s111p209584/Michelin_Tyres_Car_Michelin_Primacy_4%2B_-_215_60_R16_99V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB

 

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

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1302234084152546416&rimCode=ALCAR6665

 

Actual width of tyre when inflated (measured from sidewall to sidewall at the widest point)

195/65R16 fitted to 6J rim 201mm

205/65R16 fitted to 6J rim 209mm

205/65R16 fitted to 6.5J rim 215mm

215/60R16 fitted to 6J rim 215mm

215/60R16 fitted to 6.5J rim 221mm (standard Superb MK3 tyre and rim size, which is a bit too wide to fit without raising the carpet)

 

Note, that the width of the tyre marked on the sidewall is just the nominal width. The actual width of a tyre always depends on the rim width to which it is fitted to.

 

Edited 8 April, 20233 yr by Carlston

The below rim might be ideal for a 205/65R16 tyre fitted to the Superb MK3, because a 215/55R17 tyre is sometimes fitted to a 7Jx17 ET40 rim as standard on the Superb MK3, ie. a 205/65R16 fitted to an ET33 rim would fill the wheelarch a similar amount to a 215/55R17 fitted to an ET40 rim, and the outside edge of the 6.5Jx16 ET33 rim would be in almost exactly the same position as the 7Jx17 ET40 rim.

 

It has the same inflated width as a 215/60R16 fitted to a 6J rim, ie. an actual inflated width of 215mm, so should fit in the spare wheel well with the carpet flush.

 

Vredestein Ultrac 205/65R16 95W (Euro label A A 70dB)

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s2785p210548/Vredestein_Tyres_Car_Vredestein_Ultrac_-_205_65_R16_95W_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_A_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB

 

6.5Jx16 ET33 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from VW Tiguan)

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=62269191771657328&rimCode=ALCAR9922

 

Edited 8 April, 20233 yr by Carlston

On 08/04/2023 at 23:06, Bazmanian said:

Hi,

 

purchased a SKODA Superb, 2.0 TDI L&K Hatchback, 150ps, 6 spd dsg 2016.

 

No spare tire so looking at either a space saver or full size.

 

Tire size, 19 alloys, 235 45 18

 

What size space saver is safe to look for?

 

U say u have 19" alloys, yet u give specs of an 18" tyre!?!?

 

Given u have an L&K - I'd say u have 19" alloys with the standard 235/40/19 tyres.

 

I used to have the factory 16" spare, now I've got a full size 19" as spare.

 

 

19" full size spare.....

17 hours ago, JR RS said:

 

U say u have 19" alloys, yet u give specs of an 18" tyre!?!?

 

Given u have an L&K - I'd say u have 19" alloys with the standard 235/40/19 tyres.

 

I used to have the factory 16" spare, now I've got a full size 19" as spare.

 

 

19" full size spare.....

Hi,

 

My mistake, I do have the 18inch tires/alloys

On 11/04/2023 at 13:08, JR RS said:

 

U say u have 19" alloys, yet u give specs of an 18" tyre!?!?

 

Given u have an L&K - I'd say u have 19" alloys with the standard 235/40/19 tyres.

 

I used to have the factory 16" spare, now I've got a full size 19" as spare.

 

 

19" full size spare.....

 

Would a 234 45 r18 fit in the space?

 

I like the sound dampening, what is it that you have used?

 

I have a canton system already but thinking if adding a sub 🙈

On 13/04/2023 at 18:20, Bazmanian said:

I like the sound dampening, what is it that you have used?

 

 

I used Car Builders Acoustic Lining foam.

 

https://www.carbuilders.com.au/acoustic-liner-carpet-underlay-stage-2

 

Would this fit a superb ?

 

Its a 205 55 r17,

Mine is 235 45 r 18

 

Diameter works out to be -1.5%

7 hours ago, Bazmanian said:

Would this fit a superb ?

 

Its a 205 55 r17,

Mine is 235 45 r 18

 

Diameter works out to be -1.5%

 

If it's a Citroen rim, it will probably have a different centre bore, bolt patter (PCD), and offset.

 

If you want to use a standard load index 205/55R17 tyre (91 load index = 615kg) on a Superb MK3, you would have to check the maximum front and rear axle weights. A 91 load index can only support a load of 615kg. So if either of the axles has a maximum axle weight of more than 1,230kg you wouldn't be able to use that tyre on that axle.

 

If the 205/55R17 tyre is eXtra Load XL (95 load index = 690kg), then that is plenty for the Superb MK3.

 

Edited 18 April, 20233 yr by Carlston

On 11/04/2023 at 13:08, JR RS said:

 

U say u have 19" alloys, yet u give specs of an 18" tyre!?!?

 

Given u have an L&K - I'd say u have 19" alloys with the standard 235/40/19 tyres.

 

I used to have the factory 16" spare, now I've got a full size 19" as spare.

 

 

19" full size spare.....

Hi 

 

So i was able to source a full size wheel.

 

I need the in wheel foam insert and jack kit. Do you know the part code for this?

On 11/04/2023 at 13:08, JR RS said:

 

U say u have 19" alloys, yet u give specs of an 18" tyre!?!?

 

Given u have an L&K - I'd say u have 19" alloys with the standard 235/40/19 tyres.

 

I used to have the factory 16" spare, now I've got a full size 19" as spare.

 

 

19" full size spare.....

 

With the 235/40R19 wheel, you obviously have to trim that bit of trim.

But does the boot floor sit proud at all or is everything perfect?

3 hours ago, ApertureS said:

With the 235/40R19 wheel, you obviously have to trim that bit of trim.

But does the boot floor sit proud at all or is everything perfect?

 

It's sits higher due to the 30mm difference, and there is a slight bend in the boot floor mat as a result.

To compensate, I put a 20mm  acoustic sound absorbing foam around it.

As a result, it sits flat again now.