Can I change the wheel size on my Skoda Superb for better tyre wear?
I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR140 SE plus with 225/45 R17 Michelin Sport 3 tyres. I am really disappointed with the poor mileage I get, with the front tyres lasting only 12,500 miles if I am lucky. I also have the added issue of damaging the rims if I park too close to the kerb with the low profile tyres. Would you recommend my buying a new set of wheels and staying with Michelin tyres and if so how would I approach this? Is there a market for secondhand wheels?
Asked on 21 December 2013 by AW, Matlock
Answered by
Honest John
Another reader had this problem with a Superb and successfully switched to 16-inch alloy wheels from tyremen.co.uk with 205/55 R16 tyres. That size gives you a huge choice, but Michelin Primacy 3 should be fine and you should get at least 20,000 miles out of the fronts together with a vastly improved ride. You have to inform your insurer and the brain-dead among them might penalise you for 'modifying' the car. Sell the old wheels on eBay.
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