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Rims are actually Audi A3 alloys (8P0601025A 205/55 R16), with the VAG 5x112 pattern, so will fit some Skoda models. Mine were on my Octavia MkIII before I sold it, used them in the winter to protect my good alloys. Tyres are Pirelli Cinturato P7 (205/55 R16) with decent amount of tread left (more on the rears than the fronts) - tread depth shown in pics. Generally good condition with a few superficial scratches/marks (that have been touched-up, so no bare metal), as shown in pics. I tried to get representative shots of the blemishes but somehow made them look worse than they are in real life 🙄 One of the rims (wheel 3 iirc) is more or less perfect condition. £120 for the set. NOW SOLD!
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View Advert Octavia mkIII wing mirror covers - left & right Octavia Mark III (5e) wing mirror covers (top part) - standard white Replaced the wing mirror covers on my Octavia mk III (hatch) with black ones a while back, so these are no longer needed. They are used and so show a few small chips/scatches. Colour is standard gloss white (not the metallic white). £10 inc. delivery. Advertiser vRSWitter Date 26/11/21 Price £10 Category Parts for Sale Shipping Estimate £0
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View Advert DTE Chiptuning - Pedal Box DTE Chiptuning - PedalBox Had this on car for couple of years, very pleased with the extra responsiveness this gives because of boosted throttle signal. Completely transforms the way the car drives. Selling car now, so this is up for sale. All original packaging and installation instructions and holder/sticky pads etc. Had this hidden in driver's cubby the whole time so condition is perfect. Will fit cars same as mine which was Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI mark III (5e) - 2.0 TDI CR DPF 110 kW. Yours delivered for £60 (paypal payment preferred). Open to offers Advertiser vRSWitter Date 26/11/21 Price £99 Category Parts for Sale Shipping Estimate £0
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Not too bad for 2 weeks ownership
vRSWitter replied to DaveinCamborne's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
To be fair the OP didn't ever ask "what people thought", was just showing people what he's done. If people don't have anything positive to say then don't say anything. There's nothing to be gained from saying "I see what you've done and I don't like it". Who cares if you don't like it. I'm always interested to see what people do to mod their cars, some I like some I don't. If I don't, I just move on, simples. -
First proper test of economy mode
vRSWitter replied to Doctor_Strange's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Not so ... 75 mpg for me on an "Eco" run -
Not too bad for 2 weeks ownership
vRSWitter replied to DaveinCamborne's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I know I spend so much time in my car I want it to look right – even though I can't see it from the inside 😉. -
Not too bad for 2 weeks ownership
vRSWitter replied to DaveinCamborne's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Looks good great amazing, I get it, I just "black-packed" my white 2.0 TDI, looks mint now 😎 Wish mine was as clean as yours ... -
Road noise reduced with new tyres
vRSWitter replied to vRSWitter's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I think its fair to assume that if it's noisy on the outside it's going to be noisy on the inside, as general rule. -
Road noise reduced with new tyres
vRSWitter replied to vRSWitter's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
No personal experience but these are the figures from Autobild Tyre roundup: https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2019-Auto-Bild-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm -
Road noise reduced with new tyres
vRSWitter replied to vRSWitter's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Ha, yes, I did consider those but went with better stopping power, grip etc. in the end. I do a 90 mile daily commute on the road of death aka A34 in Oxfordshire. Actually looking the spec of the Ecoruns they are the same "E" rating as the Azenis (E, A, 69db), so maybe not that much better in terms of mpg. -
Road noise reduced with new tyres
vRSWitter replied to vRSWitter's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
The only "negative" thing is that my mpg has dropped off by about -5 from ~60mpg to ~55mpg on a motorway run in this cold weather. I knew that would be the case given the Eco rating (E) compared to the Pirellis (C). Prefer the extra grip/better braking over a few quid though. -
Road noise reduced with new tyres
vRSWitter replied to vRSWitter's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Go for it ... 😎 https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2019-Auto-Bild-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm -
Road noise reduced with new tyres
vRSWitter replied to vRSWitter's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
They've got good reviews and got them from pneus-online for £60 quid a corner (delivered). Recommend both the tyres and the website. Like I said night and day in terms of road noise, just hope they wear well.