SurreyJohn

SUV marked tyres are designed for taller cars, and the sidewall flex is stiffer to offset the higher centre of gravity so they don’t bend sideways as much when cornering XL is a stiffer sidewall, usually means can take a eXtra load (heavier load), although the weight numbers (next to speed letter) would also indicate this. At first glance might seem same, but one is rigidity and one thickness giving strength, and as I understand it it’s to do with how the strengthening belts are positioned within the tyre. You would need expert in tyre design to explain it in detail.

Yes the same brand / type of tyre can vary considerably for different sizes. The uncommon sizes fitted to bigger wheels can be £20-40 more per tyre. But a common larger size can be less, so it is obviously volume based pricing. The other thing, is that the uncommon size will be harder to get, fewer companies will bother to stock it (or if they do might only be in one central warehouse) so will often take 3-7 days if you want to buy one. Not great if you have emergency spare fitted and need to make decent journey.

I changed ours, using the remove glovebox and then unscrew passenger airbag, which lifts out (having watched the you-tube) Just bought the whole resistor unit assembly (was only about £5) and seemed to be a standard fitting for Audi A1s, polos etc, from memory it twists off (bit like jam jar lid), so bit of a turn and lifts out, there is a cable plug underneath, (in middle, nothing to do with holding unit in), so just disconnect, plug in the replacement and reassemble everything. Think it took 10-15 minutes, but I did need to get a long handled screwdriver as the screws at back of glovebox were very tight and couldn’t undo them with standard screwdriver (the long handled one allows you to grip outside the glovebox hole to can get more pressure)

I would phone the dealer, and expect him to send a vehicle to collect it and take it back for rectification. They shouldn’t be trying to drive it back with light on. Clearly something not correct. Could be almost anything from battery not charged, to faulty sensor Sorry to hear this. If dealer doesn’t act quickly then call Skoda breakdown assist

Surely this just means the value (after x months) was set low, got nothing to do with how much the list price was haggled. Could be that being paying more each month, there is logic in having equity assuming you are not intending to give up driving at the end of your deal. Who wants a choice of no car, and no deposit for next vehicle, especially if you put in a deposit for this one. By the way it sounds a sought after spec, if I was Op I would keep it if he/she likes it

There was a very similar thread in the Seat Arona forum (which uses the same engine and running gear). The answer seems to be to use silicon spray on the CV joints rubber boots as some of the undulations in the boots just about touch on full lock. Probably have to tell the dealer this solution, rather than let them do a trial and error of adjustments.

sorry was my typo, I meant 215 (not 235), you can’t fit 235 tyres If you find the ride too hard, really need to change to 17 inch wheels (with 215/55 R17 tyres) as fitted to SE and SE Drive spec. In some European countries a 16 inch wheel is standard on lower spec Karoq Regarding wheel spin, it is the summer tyres (the brochure even calls them low rolling resistance). Basically hard and not tacky (grippy). Simply changing to all seasons will stop the wheel spin.

@granty09 the 18 inch wheel with 235/50 R18s was always bit of obscure tyre size (which means they are not the cheapest, and choice is rather limited) I would go for all season tyres, my recommendation in that size would be Continental all season contact. An alternative is Vredestein Quatrac Pro In my opinion since all season tyre ranges have been added, the latest summer tyres are no longer suitable for all year use in UK. They have been formulated for use in more summer like temperatures (even WLTP testing is done at +23c). Consequently latest versions now poor in cold rain (even if they are good in warm summer rain). Anything marked Eco is probably going to be poor in wet below about +10c as it is optimised for cruising >20c So be very careful if you look at summer tyres now, they are not the same as few years ago (before all season ranges added). Being harder might improve longevity but reduces grip (and can’t alter basic laws of physics and make something hard, and tacky to grip well, it’s a trade off)

Very difficult to define a best size, without knowing what you mean by best : comfort, sportiness, noise, grip in muddy puddles etc If it is a simple wheel size comparison then what what sizes were the model (which you haven’t stated) originally sold with, as an example (depending on spec) might have had 16, 17, 18 inch and optional 19 inch wheels. I would suggest go for middle size (or if 4 sizes, 2nd from bottom). Probably best balance for majority of people If you want tyre suggestions. Continental all season contact, or Goodyear vector 4season Gen3 (generation 3). If you live on coast and snow is rare then Bridgestone weather control A005 evo (the evo version is improved). The Michelin Cross Climate plus is also good (but a version 2 might be imminent). For sporty cars with obscure size tyres then Vredestein Quattrac Pro would be good choice.

Ideally you want tyres that can deal with cold rain, field run off, occasional snow and better weather in the summer. So get all seasons, but there isn’t the greatest choice in this size, I would suggest Continental all season contact, but alternatives include Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Goodyear vector 4season Gen 2 (there is a new gen3, but not in this size). I wouldn’t fit budget tyres, they may save some money, but unlikely to last as long, you only need them to let go once and damage bill will be much more than you save.

I would try and get a definite answer from Skoda if it will be type approved. In the UK, a new brochure last week (21st December) has a note on the options, tow bar prep not available on RS iV, and tow bars not on iV and RS iV. So appears not. Also don’t assume that a local tow bar company will do it, some will not do hybrids because the electrical system is very complicated. A well installed system would need some of the safety systems recoded for them to work fully when towing.

This might sound daft, but check all the tyre depths, and if not the same, might be worth swapping wheels front-back (or diagonally if not directional tyres). I take it that any differences in tyre type (if any) would have been spotted already. Once came across a case of someone who got false readings, when driving along roads with lots of big puddles, what I think was happening was the puddles were cooling the tyres on that side, thus the temperature-volume-pressure ratio was changing. Didn’t occur in dry weather. The Ops comment that it can be any tyre or all 4 does suggest a system fault, detecting all 4 tyres together is a new one on me.

Have you checked the power steering fluid reservoir (under the bonnet) for correct fluid level. Might be a leak. When was steering fluid last changed, might not be pure anymore so is not working properly as engine bay warms up. Edit : just realised it’s a 2017 car, so fluid probably never been touched, get fluid changed and see if that cures it.

Sorry, but in blunt terms, without spending money, the basic answer is no. In theory can change tyres or shock absorbers, but ultimately 19 inch wheels are to look good on billiard table smooth roads and showroom floors. The electronic DCC adaptable dampers (if fitted) can mask road imperfections. Unfortunately, the looks part of 19 inch wheels is a case of style over practicality, there is a reason why versions of Karoq come with 17 inch wheels (and 16 inch in some European countries), and it is because you can fit deeper sidewall tyres to absorb road imperfections. There are basically 2 ways to absorb road imperfections, primary suspension (rubber tyres sidewall) so fine ripples don’t get to the metal wheel rim, and secondary suspension (which is really for bigger bumps) which is the springs between wheel and body. This has come up before, but many posters would prefer an option to specify smaller wheels with all season tyres instead of large wheels with summer tyres

Modern bulbs produce light, but lot less heat than older bulbs, and LEDs do not get hot. Therefore if you have moisture in there, it’s not going to evaporate as it did in earlier years. If it is particularly bad, only long term solution is to replace the moisture filled unit.

Have to say the A005 on our roomster are brilliant on local rural roads in cold wet weather, they deal with all the muddy field run off water as if it isn’t there. The sides of the car get very dirty around here, the V grooves throw more water to the sides that summer tyres with longitudinal grooves Ours are original A005, not the recently introduced evo improved version Might even get to try them in snow if weather forecast for last few days of December is correct.

There is new brochure 21st December (yesterday), can’t have electric seats, but can have heated rear+front seats (as option) https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/43543ebe-b876-4be5-9692-5aa8d68b302b

There is a new brochure and price list dated 21st December 2021 There are various winter packs, including the one with heated rear seats and tri zone climate, but it is confusing as some packs seem to cover what is standard on various models

Firstly you really ought to get the tyres swapped front-back to even out the wear, ideally when about 4mm of tread on front, but maybe bit late if tread is already low. I am sticking with my suggestion of Goodyear vector 4season Generation 3, or Continental all season contact. Both very good for all year use in UK climate.

Had a similar problem earlier this year, boot wouldn’t unlock, wiper became intermittent etc Had to have the tailgate wiring loom replaced. Seems the quality of wiring used in in the Roomster is of dubious longevity where it flexes at top of tailgate

Yes it is common, your car has summer tyres, but the tyres and road were cold. The tsi engines are fairly light (compared to great chunk of cast iron in a diesel), so not a lot of deadweight to improve friction. The only solution is to use all season tyres (or winter tyres). What you have discovered is that since all season tyres have been introduced in last few years, summer tyres have become more summer like, and are hard and not grippy in cold weather. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 summer touring tyre came out in 2018 (after Bridgestone had introduced the weather control A005 all season) As a rough guide, since the introduction of all season tyres, all seasons are for -5c to +25c (will work outside this range, but not as good), latest summer tyres are best +7c to +40c (starts nearer +11c in wet). Obviously latest summer tyres are not designed for all year use in UK climate. It is annoying that can’t specify all season tyres from new, but you can choose 4wd with summer tyres, a combination which is less effective in cold rain / slush / snow / frost than 2wd and 3PMSF (3 peak mountain snowflake rated) tyres. If you want a recommendation I would suggest Goodyear Vector 4 season Generation 3, or Continental all season contact tyres. But whatever you choose it is frustrating to have to sell at give away prices your existing nearly new tyres.

When you say real world driving, do you mean taking shortcuts down suburban streets littered with speed bumps, or are you one of the fortunate that has decent open roads where you live ? If it is former, then it depends on if you are after looks for posing (but if you want to pose like you are in Monte Carlo, a Kodiaq is probably not the car to choose) If it is latter, then unless you change the tyres to something more suited to all year use in UK, you aren't going to be able to drive it anywhere near the limit in winter (unless you are happy to slide into a ditch/hedge), so won't notice the difference.

The 1 litre has recently been changed from 115 to 110 hp I too would suggest this with DSG I have a 1.0tsi DSG in our Arona and it is Brilliant I.0tsi works very well with DSG, but is not the easiest to live with if you want a manual gearbox (especially on mountain roads) as it it not happiest engine in wrong gear for speed. Also be aware the manual might come with lower power version of 1.0tsi

Yes, but I don’t think they commence a regen cycle until the engine is warmed to a certain temperature. The emissions control system tries to warm the engine by making it work harder for a few minutes (and petrols also do this for couple of minutes and have higher idle speed as well) There is also possibility another control system is intervening if car has had little use recently (eg battery needs extra charge), especially if electric heaters are in use (windows, mirrors, seats etc) But probably going to need it fully warmed through (say 40 minutes of use) and find a good fast road (60mph+) to get it to fully settle and use top gear.

I suspect (and I am basing it on what you have said about climate), the way to go is to change the tyres, without changing the wheels. You need to change from standard summer tyres, to all season (called 4 season in some countries) tyres. If you get tyres that are rated 3 peak mountain snowflake rated (they have a symbol showing that), then they will work much better in cold rain, and also work in slush and snow. With these and all wheel drive, will probably not need to chain up unless it is deep snow As a guide (and it varies by brand), all season tyres are aimed at -5c to 25c (and will work beyond these temperatures but not as well), whereas summer tyres are better suited to +7c to +40c. Recent tests have shown all season tyres tend to be better in cold rain (below about +11c) than summer tyres.