I am considering buying a Skoda Superb Estate 2.0L 140PS 6 Speed Manual.
The car comes with 18" alloy wheels only and I have read several complaints online that the tyres because they are low profile, wear out quickly, replacements cost < twice as much as 16" tyres or more to replace, do not give a decent ride, increase the road noise in the back, etc.
Skoda will not sell the car withthe equivalent 16" tyre and say the car was designed to take 18" LP tyres 255/40/18 and will handle/drive differently if you use anything else. Well they would say that wouldn't they as they likely have done a deal with tyre/wheel manufacturers.
I have been in touch with Wheelbase and they can provide the equivalent tyre in 16" which of course is a higher profile 205/55/16.
An Honest John articel said there may be an issue with the brake calipers ?
Anybody have any advice on this ? I have read articels where people say they have done this succesfully and the ride is much better, quieter and saves money on tyre replacements.
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