[THE Winter Tyres Thread]

I have only had my Yeti since the beginning of this year.I bought some steel wheels and winter tyres which have been on more or less since I bought the car. Needless to say the weather has been mild, to say the least, since fitting them.

From other peoples experience when do they change back to their 'summer tyres' bearing in mind the vagaries of our weather system?

Peter

[Big thank you to Mike Holroyd]

A big thank you to Mike Holroyd who kindly did some coding for me this morning on my Yeti.

Mike would accept no remuneration for his time - the only thing he asked was that I became a 'Freedom' member of this site, which I gladly did. Without this site I wouldn't have learned all I have done about my Yeti so a small contribution to the upkeep of this valuable asset is a small price to pay.

Thanks to all who offer their time and knowledge to the rest of us.

Peter

[Skoda Option Codes Decoder]

My 2012 MY Yeti 2.od 4x4 Elegance:

F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment

1D0 = Without trailer hitch

5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex

5RC = Right exterior mirror: convex (modified viewing field)

1KS = Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D)

6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts

1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)

3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)

1NS = Covers for wheel hubs/wheel bolts

1NL = Covers for alloy wheels

HW6 = Tires 225/50 R17 94W

4UP = Drivers and front passenger air bag with knee air bag and front passenger air bag deactivation

4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker

5KP = 3 separate seats (first row of seats)

3QC = 3-point seat belts, front

4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag

4A3 = Seat heater for front seats separately controlled

8L5 = Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna

J0N = Battery 330 A (61 Ah)

7AL = Anti-theft alarm system, passenger compartment control, backup horn and towing protection

8GU = Alternator 140 A

9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc

8RM = 8 speakers (passive)

7T2 = Navigation system (LOW)

8AY = Radio/navigation system

8QL = Key for locking system with remote control

8X1 = Headlight washer system

4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing

B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland

G06 = Front shock absorption

QN1 = Drawer under left front seat

3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats

9P3 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle

7X1 = Park distance control

9W8 = Car phone preparation

8WD = Integrated front fog light

7AQ = Anti-theft alarm system, passenger compartment control, backup horn and towing protection

3QG = Two 3-point seat belts, one lap belt

QG1 = Service interval prolongation

7MG = Emission standard EU5

L66 = Suspension range 66 installation control only, no requirement forecast

7P4 = Manually adjustable lumbar support in front seats

F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment

2UB = Rough-road design

3S2 = Black roof rails

[skoda handling in the snow]

When I purchased my Yeti in late January, I bought a set of new steel rims with Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 8 Tyres.

Great - bring on the snow. What has the weather been like since then? Thursday it was 17° here - I'll be changing back soon if it continues like this!

Peter

[Winter wheels and tyres.]

Thanks to the excellent advice from this forum, I have now purchased and fitted a set of Winter Tyres on new steel wheels. I don't want to fit plastic trims but would appreciate some recommendations as to the best way to cover the wheel centres or the area where the wheel nuts are.

Thanks in anticipation.

Peter