I currently own a 2018 1.5tsi superb (pre-FL) that I'd like to change..so I tested a 2024 iV FL Sportline with 19'' rims (now I have 17'').

I was really disappointed by:

- tyre noise! After 20' I had a headache! Should a 18'' version (that I cannot test) be better in this regard?

- engine (the 1.4 of the phev system) was quite loud too in the first minutes, than it was better. I was again surprised since my current 1.5 is very quiet 

 

Beside these two points, car was nice and better than my current Superb... but noise was a true no-no

Did you just post this on Reddit? That or I've just read two posts complaining of the same noise

I think this is par for the course on 19s. I run 19" in Summer and 17" in winter. Its a revelation every winter when I put the 17s on. Quiet, smooth and just so much more refined. 

18" is probably the best compromise all around. 

Edited 8 February, 20251 yr by MarkyTDI

21 hours ago, SkodaKing said:

Did you just post this on Reddit? That or I've just read two posts complaining of the same noise

Ha. Just seen a complaint about 19’s on Reddit.