I can understand the OPs concern on most cars low profile tyres give an awful ride, from my point of view they may look flashy but the comfort suffers. It would be of sufficient concern for me to perhaps look for an older model with decent tyres. But them I'm old and ride comfort is far more important than looks or roadholding.

Tiguans come with 16", 17" or 18" sizes depending on the spec level. Same size engine and brakes just bigger wheels. I've gone from 17"/235/55 to 16"/215/65 on winter tyres which is the size of tyre fitted to the lower spec Tiguan with same engine and brakes. The difference is definitely noticeable so much so that I may sell the 17"s and when these winter tyres wear out fit 16" all seasons having researched the db rating a bit beforehand.

Looking at the wheel sizes of used Superbs a 1.6 Greenline estate comes with 16"/205/55 and a 2.0 SE estate with 17/225/45 and a 2.0 Elegance hatch with 18/225/40. The 3 cars are all 2100kg+ with only 9kg difference between them.

Unless Skoda have made radical changes to the Superb I'd assume these sizes are still available on same spec current MY Superbs. A quick look into the manual will show the supported tyres sizes, does with my Tiguan - same owner/manufacturer.

EDIT/Update - the current Superb comes with the same range from 16" to 18" so you should be ok downsizing once you find a dealer willing to help/deal.

Edited by oldtoffee on 24/04/2014 at 16:01

Town and Country tyres, now there's a trip dowm memory lane.

What a lot of fuss, i'll wager that a Belgian regd Superb of equivalent spec is riding comfortably on its sensible and affordable 16" tyres....do they see British buyers coming i wonder, ''oh look he comes another Tommy, quick stretch those elastic bands on @ £180 apiece, half wit Tommies love bling''.

Edited by gordonbennet on 24/04/2014 at 19:37

Oh, and i meant to say Humphrey, stick to your guns, if they won't play ball buy elswhere.

I know on another forum a chap, like you, wanted the higher spec but didn't want the elastic band tyres that went with it, the Ford dealer in question was only too happy to do the swap with a lower spec model, they then have an upgraded (yes people actually believe a crashing ride and tyres at twice the price is an upgrade) lower spec model to sell...everyone happy.