Hi, 

I have a 2017 Superb III combi 4x4 sportline.  It' s a brilliant car but has very little ground clearance for the mountains that I live in (snow banks, gravel tracks etc) so I'm interested in finding ways to achieve more ground clearance through suspension changes and changing from the big 19 wheels to something smaller but with a more substantial tyre sidewall height.   

Could anyone give me some advice on whether or not I could replace the suspension components with those from the newer Superb scout or another higher-riding skoda or if there are aftermarket options.  

Thanks for any help. 

On 10/05/2023 at 18:21, Naoise1 said:

Hi, 

I have a 2017 Superb III combi 4x4 sportline.  It' s a brilliant car but has very little ground clearance for the mountains that I live in (snow banks, gravel tracks etc) so I'm interested in finding ways to achieve more ground clearance through suspension changes and changing from the big 19 wheels to something smaller but with a more substantial tyre sidewall height.   

Could anyone give me some advice on whether or not I could replace the suspension components with those from the newer Superb scout or another higher-riding skoda or if there are aftermarket options.  

Thanks for any help. 

 

What engine do you have?

 

215/65R16 instead of 215/60R16 would gain about 10.75mm in ground clearance, and could be fitted to the standard 6.5Jx16 ET41 rims.

 

215/65R16 is a tyre size that has good availability of AT (All Terrain) tyres, such as the Yokohama G015 Geolander AT.

 

The Yokohama G015 Geolander AT has the 3PMSF symbol, so as well as being an AT (All-Terrain) tyre is also an all-season tyre, ie. it's winter rated, and has passed a test for good traction in the snow.

 

Yokohama G015 Geolander AT 215/65R16 98H (3PMSF symbol, so as well as being an AT tyre it's also an all-season tyre)

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s426p148189/Yokohama_Tyres_Car_Yokohama_G015_Geolander_AT_Yokohama_G_015_-_215_65_R16_98H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB

 

Yokohama G015 Geolander AT tyre

https://www.yokohama.eu/en/tyres/pcr-tyres/suv-off-road/?tx_tyre_pi1[action]=details&tx_tyre_pi1[controller]=Tyre&tx_tyre_pi1[diameter]=&tx_tyre_pi1[index]=&tx_tyre_pi1[name-select]=G015&tx_tyre_pi1[ratio]=&tx_tyre_pi1[speed]=&tx_tyre_pi1[width]=&cHash=51f8445d0b9edd39d6b8431ff82375cd

 

Edited 12 May, 20233 yr by Carlston

Thanks @Carlston 

It's a 2.0 TD1 DSG 190hp 4x4.  The tyres I have now are 235/40 R19 

so I'll have to get new rims but was thinkthinking of some 17s. 

Those tyres look like a good balance of on and off road. 

 

I haven't got much room within the arch on my current tyres/rims so may have to add a spacer or something ? 

12 hours ago, Naoise1 said:

Thanks @Carlston 

It's a 2.0 TD1 DSG 190hp 4x4.  The tyres I have now are 235/40 R19 

so I'll have to get new rims but was thinkthinking of some 17s. 

Those tyres look like a good balance of on and off road. 

 

I haven't got much room within the arch on my current tyres/rims so may have to add a spacer or something ? 

 

If you change to 215/60R17, there will be more room in the wheelarches (at least horizontally) compared to 235/40R19 as they are about 20mm narrower.

 

There's plenty of owners who run 245/40R19 on their Superb MK3 without rubbing.

 

215/60R17 only adds 5.6mm to the radius of the tyre compared to 245/40R19.

 

A 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim from the Kodiaq could be used with a 215/60R17 tyre on the Superb MK3.

 

Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 215/60R17 96H

https://www.123pneus.fr/rshop/Pneus/Yokohama/Geolandar-A_T-_G015_/215-60-R17-96H--RPB/R-358069

 

Alcar 9021 6.5Jx17 ET38 5/112 57.1 steel rim (from Kodiaq)

https://www.123pneus.fr/rims/details?vehicleId=672860434273997936&rimCode=ALCAR9021

 

The Kilen and Lesjofors spring catalogue lists 5Q0411105GN front springs and 3Q0511115M rear springs for the standard ride height Superb MK3 estate 2.0TDI 190HP 4x4.

 

Changing from sports springs to standard ride height springs would increase the ride height by about 15mm.

 

Another option, is to fit increased ride height springs. This would increase the ride height by about 30mm compared to sports springs.

 

So a change of tyres to perhaps 215/60R17 and a change from sports springs to increased ride height springs would increase the ride height by about 40mm.

 

Various aftermarket increased ride height rear springs are available that are sold to replace OEM part numbers 3Q0511115AS, 3Q0511115AT, 3Q0511115BA, and 3Q0511115BB.

 

Increased ride height rear springs for the Superb MK3

1	3Q0511115BG	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YA
1	3Q0511115AN	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YB
1	3Q0511115AP	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YC
1	3Q0511115AQ	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YD
1	3Q0511115AR	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YE
1	3Q0511115AS	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YF
1	3Q0511115AT	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YG
1	3Q0511115BA	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YH
1	3Q0511115BB	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YJ
1	3Q0511115BE	Coil spring		2	PR-UC7+0YK

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/5/511/511005

 

There's also aftermarket front springs available for increased ride height.

 

Edited 15 May, 20233 yr by Carlston

As you can see in the below chart, there are three different front buffers with heights of 55mm, 70mm, and 90mm.

 

The 55mm front buffer is for sports springs, ie. lowered ride height.

 

The 70mm front buffer is for standard ride height.

 

The 90mm front buffer is for increased ride height.

 

Superb MK3 buffers for front shock absorbers

3	1K0412303B	rubber stop for shock absorber	70mm	2	PR-G01
3	1K0412303F	rubber stop for shock absorber	55mm	2	PR-G02
3	1K0412303AA	rubber stop for shock absorber	90mm	2	PR-G03

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411000

 

55mm front buffer

70mm front buffer

 

90mm front buffer

As you can see in the below chart, there are two different rear buffers with heights of 112mm and 127mm.

 

The 112mm rear buffer is for sports suspension, ie. lowered ride height.

 

The 127mm rear buffer is for standard ride height and increased ride height.

 

Superb MK3 buffers for rear shock absorbers

11	5Q0511357H	Stop buffer	127mm	2	PR-1JA,UC7
11	5Q0511357J	Stop buffer	112mm	2	PR-1JC

 

112mm rear buffer

127mm rear buffer

 

Edited 15 May, 20233 yr by Carlston