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Yeah the wheels are a bit sticky-outy! Here's how they look with the PS4s. The PS5 on the back have less rim protection. I am tempted to get some rim blades, have you tried them yourself?

The trouble I have with Kwikfit etc is all the tyres I look at (including the ones I already have) have rim protection listed in their features. I guess it's how much protection as the vrs alloys do stick out a bit! Could you post a picture of the tyres on your car, so I can get an idea?

I've heard elsewhere that the GY asymmetric 6 is supposed to be pretty good, so I'll probably go with that. The other tyre I had in mind was a Pirelli P zero PZ5 - a Porsche down the road has the, they look really chunky round the rim. It does have bigger wheels though!

Hi all I need to get new tyres for my front wheels. I currently have Michelin PS4s on 18" Gemini alloys. My other half has a bad habit of scraping kerbs with the front wheel. I'm looking for a tyre with decent rim protection. Anyone got any recommendations?

I finally did it! You're right about the second clamp. I had to put one clamp in, then the clips, then the second clamp. It was impossible to do as the instructions stated. Looking at my effort, I wish I'd moved the screwholes towards your placements, as the hook is in the way on mine. But it's done and I can have a cup of tea

Thank you for the advice everyone. I'll get a 4-wheel alignment done and the rear tyres replaced at the same time. I'm a bit surprised the Skoda dealer didn't pick up on this. As I reported it as a "niggle" shortly after buying the car, as I was concerned a wheel bearing was out. But hey-ho, it's an easy fix. Once the warranty runs out, I'll definitely put some sound deadening in the boot. There's a lot of bare metal I'm in the South Manchester area if anyone can recommend a decent tyre shop? (I recently had a frustrating experience trying to get my Mk2 polo tracked. About 4 tyre shops didn't know how to do it! Which doesn't give you confidence on their skill level!).

I'd love to try it on a track, but I think the Mrs would kill me if I broke something. It's the diesel, so it's mainly crusing up and down a motorway.

I'm definitely tempted to try the Goodyear. They've got a slightly lower noise rating than the Michelin. Plus they are a little cheaper?

Here's the tyres as they are at the moment. I can't see any obvious serrated edges- unless I'm looking in the wrong place? The car drives really straight to be fair, and to my untrained eye, the wear looks pretty even? I know my local kwik fit has a hunter 4 wheel alignment machine. They do free alignment checks, I'm not sure how much they charge for a 4 wheel alignment?

Hi all I need to replace the rear tyres on my VRS hatchback as they are getting worn. The tyres I have currently are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 225/40r18 They seem to grip well. It's just there's quite a bit of road noise, especially at speed. (a video on the motorway - you might need headphones to hear the drone https://photos.app.goo.gl/UB8uacQwMpXQGnwt8) Is there a better tyre for noise, or should I replace with the same tyres?

Ah no scratch that - it's a clip. So you just need a webbing clip from a haberdasher, if the scrappy option doesn't work.

There wasn't a part number on the first aid kit strap buckle I'm afraid. It looks like a generic webbing buckle - a tri glide? Perhaps a haberdashery might sell you one for a few pence? Or maybe finda mk3 octavia that's in a scrappy near you?

You can buy the warning triangle and first aid kit from a Skoda dealer, but they'll probably charge you £30 and £20 respectively. If you want the official items, you can get them through skodaparts.com https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/gga700001a-warning-triangle-skoda-39532.html https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/3t0093108b-first-aid-kit-for-the-car-czech-republic-skoda-26116.html It's a bit dear for postage, as it's coming from the Czech republic, so you might want to order some other items whilst you are there? They are quite good at responding to queries, so you could ask them about the missing clip? My warning triangle is a generic item, that I got from a VW breaker for under a fiver, but it fits perfectly. It has the number 27R033954 on it's case. The case measures 43.5x6x3.5cm. It was originally used in my wife's Peugeot, so I think it must be a standard size.

An update on this. The rear screen was replaced under warranty. The lines work, and the radio seems fine.

I've not fitted it yet, I've been a wuss with the cold weather. Cheers for the heads-up. Would you say when fitting the clamp, it's good to have an assistant?