Hello, 
I just purchased a Skoda Superb 2016 Sedan 1.4 TSI. I will use this car for daily personal and work commutes, roughly 70 - 150 km per workday.
The manufacturer lists two Tyre/Rim sizes. 
215/55 R17 94W
215/60 R16 95V

 

So, which one is better for comfort and fuel economy? 

Thanks. 

Hello, welcome to the forum.

I specifically optioned the 16s when I bought my Octavia, but the difference in ride between 16s and 17s is not likely to be worth the expense of the change.

The consensus appears to be smaller wheel gives a more comfortable ride (through taller sidewalls) - but the overall tyre diameter of the two sizes is essentially the same, so fuel economy should not be affected. 

16" rims tend to weigh less than 17" rims. That should help reduce fuel consumption, but not by much.

 

For comfort and economy, the 16" and 17" options on the Superb MK3 are far better than the 18" and 19" options. So perhaps concentrate on the availability and price of your favourite tyres to help choose between the 16" and 17" options.

 

6.5Jx16 ET41 5/112 57.1 steel rim (for Superb MK3) (8.47kg)

https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-8426#24360987

 

Set of four wheel trims for 6.5Jx16 ET41 5/112 57.1 steel rims 3V0071456 (for Superb MK3)

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-poklic-hermes-16/p/3V0071456

 

6.5Jx16 ET41 5/112 57.1 alloy rim NYOTA (for Superb MK3) (9.9kg)

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-nyota-16-superb-iii/p/3V0071496++8Z8

 

6.5Jx17 ET41 5/112 57.1 alloy rim TRITON (for Superb MK3) (11.7kg)

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/alu-kolo-triton-17-superb-iii/p/3V0071497++8Z8

 

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 215/55/17 94V (Euro label B B 70dB)

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m140b0s8825p220589/Continental_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Continental_Conti_All_Season_Contact_2_215_55_R17_94V_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB

 

Edited 24 November, 20241 yr by Carlston