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did you rotate over the course of 40,000 km ? i've been told that Contis were designed for smooth autobahns, and thus get shredded by Nz's coarse chip

i had Pirelli Cinturatos before, PS 4 were an instant NVR upgrade. plus, reviews aren't stellar - https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Pirelli/Scorpion-Verde.htm . i don't mind hearing your comparison, though. current choice boils down to $1700 Pirellis or $2400 PS 4

3 for 1 unlikely at present, as Michelin are having supply issues for that size. originals are Contis done 30,000 km

thanks for the input, all. guess i'll have to bite the NZD 2400 bullet with PS 4. much better tyre selection for 19' Vegas in NZ, @ZacDaMan72 ?

my apologies, i’ll improve my manners @silver1011

have found the tyre options for my 20 inch Extreme alloys so limited and over-priced (here in NZ) - i'm thinking of getting higher profile tyres to broaden my selection. what downsides are there ? not bothered about speedo accuracy, as i'll drive to compensate. am quite happy to sacrifice some handling for improved ride too

anyone have a discount coupon they'd be willing to share, please ?

two of my tyres have approx 3 months of life left, the other two have approx 8 months. which should I do ? 1) rotate to even out the wear and replace all 4 at once, further down the line 2) leave alone, and replace the worst 2, soon Kodiaq RS, done 30,000 km, rotated twice since new

when the biturbo engine in my Kodiaq RS ****s itself (a near inevitability, as i intend to keep it for as long as possible), and a repair proves uneconomical, will it be possible to find a new replacement engine, bearing in mind the 176 TDI will no longer be an option for new cars ?

was hoping to buy Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyres, but only the standard non-SUV variety is in stock. how do they differ ?

Kodiaq RS with 'Sport' selected for drive mode, does that shift more torque to the rear ? as that's my permanent default, i wonder if it's detrimental to Haldex longevity

wanting opinions from those who've driven with and without mudguards - how effective are they in keeping the door panels free from rainy day grime ? any downsides ? additionally, how compatible are they with Kodiaq RS bodywork ? not keen on rattles

i very much doubt the impending demise of Jurassic juice, as the petrochemical byproducts of fuel refinement are requirements in every aspect of modern life. an abbreviated list: "plastics, soaps and detergents, solvents, drugs, fertilizers, pesticides, explosives, synthetic fibres and rubbers, paints, epoxy resins, and flooring and insulating materials"

would be keen to find out how to use VCDS to amplify the external speaker

the EA 888 being one of the greatest mainstream engines of all time, petrol is a no-brainer for the UK. will GPFs need as much babysitting as DPFs ? in NZ, diesel is the winner for lead-footed drivers lugging loads (tax is based on travel distance, not consumption). the appeal of the RS extends beyond the engine - pornographic seats and wheels and rear-end warble seal the deal. that said, i wouldn't mind an x-drive 330 D wagon in one of BMW's amazing range of blues

in NZ there's a fervent minority like you and I who say "it'll be my last Skoda if i can't get it in diesel", esp with the Hyundai Pallisade soon to launch

i got angry hornets in my wheel wells too : https://streamable.com/i4uxx even fancy Ignites aren't spared : https://streamable.com/6u6cy

any way to enable boot opening without having to hold down the button on key fob ?

anyone know how to convert an unused drive mode (Sport mode in my case), to be a second (RS 2) individual mode ?

from an Xcellence Tarraco. seems SEAT have better VCs than Skodas

diesel engines soon to permanently disappear in the Kodiaq RS, SQ 7 and SQ 8. will this be a plus for residuals on current diesels ?

my apologies for going off topic : what's this silicone blob on the sunroof rail meant to do ?

mine's a vRS Kodiaq spending 90 % of its time in town and suburbia. am hoping to eke out 400,000 km of life from the car. what issues am i likely to encounter towards higher mileages ? any tips on extending the life of the car ?

how normal is it, given the low odometer reading ? i’ve topped it up with distilled water, off to see dealer asap

new Scala. what might be causing this ? windscreen is wet IMG_8917.MOV