Change of alloys

[SuperbMan71]

Interesting indeed. I ordered Combi Style version (In Finland) on 18th of June and never considered ordering the car with the standard Stratos wheels. Instead, I ordered with the Helios which I find much more appealing. After having now seen Stratos wheels in real life I was even more happier that I didn’t took those. For my eyes they look so terrible. Small wheels with many spokes just doesn't fit a car like this, in my opinion. But we all seem to have different tastes     

[RickTT]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RickTT]

Interesting indeed. I ordered Combi Style version (In Finland) on 18th of June and never considered ordering the car with the standard Stratos wheels. Instead, I ordered with the Helios which I find much more appealing. After having now seen Stratos wheels in real life I was even more happier that I didn’t took those. For my eyes they look so terrible. Small wheels with many spokes just doesn't fit a car like this, in my opinion. But we all seem to have different tastes     

 

 

You know what.... I agree.

[Nick_H]

Yeah I prefer the 5 spokers over the multi.... On the smaller wheel anyway.

[Pete T]

From my dealer sent to all people today my order has now moved to Helios

Change of alloy wheels for new Superb

29 September 2015

Affects SE Business and SE

Standard alloys on Superb SE Business are changing from 17-inch Stratos to 17-inch Helios to reduce production lead times. All Superb SE Business cars built from week 44 (starting 26 October) will have Helios alloys unless alternatives have been ordered.

Please check your orders and inform customers affected.

Stratos alloys are being removed from the system so they can no longer be ordered.

The Superb and Superb SE Business brochures are being updated.

 

I've had the same email forwarded to me this morning by my dealer, albeit I'd asked if there was an issue rather than waiting to be told. The upshot for me is my car is currently week 42 unconfirmed so as things stand will come with the Stratos alloys. I think I prefer the Helios now

[Leeboy]

According to the brochures, Stratos isn't available on the SE-L? Helios is available as FOC.

Do you know what, I'll shut up I think. My mistake, yes I meant to say Helios, the five spoke wheel right, I get confused easily. So should be no problem with my choice then.

[thewinelake]

I've had the same email forwarded to me this morning by my dealer, albeit I'd asked if there was an issue rather than waiting to be told. The upshot for me is my car is currently week 42 unconfirmed so as things stand will come with the Stratos alloys. I think I prefer the Helios now

I presume you're joking, but on the off-chance that you're not, I'd be keen to swap!

 

Actually, I'm prepared to offer anyone who gets Stratos the option to swap with my Helios, maybe in January, and I'll give £100 into the bargain...

Edited 29 September, 2015 by thewinelake

[peld]

good luck on a week 42 unconfirmed 

[Claymore]

Interesting indeed. I ordered Combi Style version (In Finland) on 18th of June and never considered ordering the car with the standard Stratos wheels. Instead, I ordered with the Helios which I find much more appealing. After having now seen Stratos wheels in real life I was even more happier that I didn’t took those. For my eyes they look so terrible. Small wheels with many spokes just doesn't fit a car like this, in my opinion. But we all seem to have different tastes     

 

I'm so glad you posted this SuperbMan71 (there's so many of you!) because I've now had to commit to a 1.4TSI 150 PS SE L Exec estate but I had previously wanted the Rough Road Package which I though I was denied until I took a catalogue at gunpoint (joke) from a 'salesman' at Gordon Lamb's in Chesterfield today and found that  the 17" Helios wheels are an option. It's so kind of Skoda to allow us to downgrade from the standard 18" Zenith's to 17" Helios without actually charging us for the privilege! Tears welling up, might not be able to continue....

 

However, I see from Page 30 of the UK brochure (featuring mostly left hand drive vehicles) that the SE L can have the 17" Helios wheels if a 1.4 TSi.

 

The Rough Road Package is not stated to be available for the SE L but is for vehicles  with 16" or 17" wheels.

 

Does all of this mean I can have the Rough Road Package on an SE L if I specify the now attractive 17" Helios wheels?

 

Answers, on a post card please, to.......

[Buzzlightear]

17" Helios alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel bolts (17" x 7J with 215/55 R17 tyres)

So, according to Skoda I may have been a little wide off with my presumption that the change of alloys on SE Business are anything other than supply related issues, and the Helios wheels that will replace the original Stratos design are not any narrower.

 

Lifted directly from the Skoda Superb specification spreadsheet updated that's been circulated to reflect changes to SE Business vehicles the car will now come with;

 

17" Helios alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel bolts (17" x 7J with 215/55 R17 tyres).

 

Guess there must therefore be an error in the German accessories brochure that was circulated previously, as that clearly indicated 17" x 6.5J sizing.

 

Appears all Superb models have lost 'Pedestrian Protection' - whatever that was.

[Claymore]

_{That was to stop drivers of VAG cars assaulting any who inquired about their car's emissions.}

[peld]

 

Albeit they are very similar, i think these look like the Zeus alloys rather than Helios?

[thewinelake]

I might get some of these with winter tyres and hope my next car can take them...

 

http://m.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/wolfrace/lugano/shadow-chrome/17-inch

Edited 30 September, 2015 by thewinelake

[RickTT]

Albeit they are very similar, i think these look like the Zeus alloys rather than Helios?

Yes - they are Zeus , which is a free option on the SE business.  Rather than the Helios where not standard option for a SE business, just standard on a SE.

 

Few people where saying they didn't like the Zeus..

 

(think that's right!)

[thewinelake]

I can't tell the difference between Zeus and Helios - both bloody ugly in my opinion!

 

Would be nice to find somewhere I could see them in the flesh, but doubt that any self-respecting dealer would have ordered them ;-)

[Coops]

The best you'll get is the Visualiser on the Skoda site.

[RickTT]

I was thinking they the Zeus had more of a swirl to them but you are right.. not much diff between them and Heilos.

 

Think the key issue here as from the first few posts.. is people are getting the multi Stratos replaced with the 5 spoker

[Claymore]

I might get some of these with winter tyres and hope my next car can take them...

 

http://m.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/wolfrace/lugano/shadow-chrome/17-inch

 

 

Those do look good! Also considering a set for winter tyres as intending to keep car for 10 years and/or until death do us part (which is likely to happen before I get a call back from the dealer I spoke to this morning!)

[thewinelake]

I asked if the car could be ordered with winter tyres and was told no, but I could order some extra winter tyres and have them fitted. This would be illegal in Germany, apparently.

[Coops]

But we're not in Germany!

People generally purchase a second hand set of alloys for winter wheels, do you really want to spend shed loads on a brand set for them to get ditched in the winter months - snow, salt etc.

[thewinelake]

I don't quite understand that question!

 

I suspect that spending shed loads of money is rarely something I want to do, but I'd rather the tyres got ditched than the whole car ;-)

[Leeboy]

All thus talk of wheels makes me maybe now wish I wasn't such a cheapstake and just gone ahead and optioned the extra £650 on 19" Sirius rims. They do look good....

Should I return to the dealer???

[thewinelake]

I don't see the fascination with big rims... I like a soft ride that tolerates the crappy roads we have in London.

For £650 you can get some very tasty third party runs...

Edited 30 September, 2015 by thewinelake

[RickTT]

I don't see the fascination with big rims... I like a soft ride that tolerates the crappy roads we have in London.

For £650 you can get some very tasty third party runs...

But.. That £650 pays for 4, 19inch wheels plus 4 19inch tyres.

The tyres alone cost around that

[Gizmo]

But.. That £650 pays for 4, 19inch wheels plus 4 19inch tyres.

The tyres alone cost around that

 

Yes but you would also have your std wheels and tyres as well (which you could sell if you wanted)