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225/40/18s for Octavia vRS

Brimma
in Skoda Octavia Mk2 (2004 - 2013)

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Will need to get a couple of fronts fairly soon, and was anticipating getting another pair of Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas

Just had a quick shufty at them on Camskill - previously about £88 - now £110 :o

Michelin Pilot Sport 3s are 'only' £124.10, so I might be having a change :yes:

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Thanks - I'd just found them actually - 2 available at £86.95 each with free delivery :thumbup:

Back to the Vreds then :yes:

How much are people paying locally for tyres to be fitted & balanced?

I have just had some rims refurbished and have bought some winter tyres for them, but I have noticed most fitters are charging around £13 per tyre to fit and balance them!

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My local fitter charged me £10 per tyre all in last time I went

The £88 was a promotional price. I think it was a manufacturer promotion. Best bet might be four PS3s on the next Costco -20% promo in a couple of months - £111 inc vat and fitting a corner.

Yep, think Vred priced down their stock to get a foothold in the market with the Sessanta to be honest - so not surprised they're starting to go up in price from the usual suspects.

Glad you're sorted for now though - Elite are good. Tend to use Camskill, or them - whichever has the best deal at the time :yes:

Steve

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The £88 was a promotional price. I think it was a manufacturer promotion. Best bet might be four PS3s on the next Costco -20% promo in a couple of months - £111 inc vat and fitting a corner.

Cheers Nick - I'm not a Costco member either :'(

If I joined all these things I'd never be off the fecking netbook, and I'm on it a fair bit already :S

Can be arranged - just come over earlier for a NW meet and I'd take you down to the Trafford Park one, across the road from the Trafford Centre - no problem :)

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Can be arranged - just come over earlier for a NW meet and I'd take you down to the Trafford Park one, across the road from the Trafford Centre - no problem :)

Thanks Steve - might take you up on that sometime :thumbup:

Seems the vreds are a popular choice on the VRS - what are the sidewalls like? Can you feel them load up like on GSD3s (poor) or are they rock solid with lightning quick response and turn in (Excellent - like Potenza RE070s)? My fronts will be through soon and I need a replacement.

I noticed that Camskills price had changed the other day. I am in a positon that I have plenty of tread at the mo, but with winter coming, I didnt want to leave it until it was too close to the limit!

Noticed Vred's here for £92 each inc del Mytyres

I have just found a local place that fits them for £7.25 each inc disposal

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I notice Avon ZZ3 in the correct size at Elite for 81.08 ea. Anybody tried these, If so how do they compare for grip noise and wear?

I notice Avon ZZ3 in the correct size at Elite for 81.08 ea. Anybody tried these, If so how do they compare for grip noise and wear?

I just got 2 ZZ3's on the front and so far so good but at the end of the day is up to the individual preference. There is a litte road noise u do feel the bumps. Tyre wear so far, 1000 miles done approx but wil keep updated if you want.

I notice Avon ZZ3 in the correct size at Elite for 81.08 ea. Anybody tried these, If so how do they compare for grip noise and wear?

Vrs tyres still originals but I run ZZ3s on my Fiesta ST. (driving is wife's commute and me on mostly B roads- little motorway) I think they are excellent. Grip - wet superb, dry all you could want. Wear - 5000miles on front to date, with about 75% tread still left. I'll certainly be looking to fit them to vrs when the Dunlops :thumbdown: go.

Vrs tyres still originals but I run ZZ3s on my Fiesta ST. (driving is wife's commute and me on mostly B roads- little motorway) I think they are excellent. Grip - wet superb, dry all you could want. Wear - 5000miles on front to date, with about 75% tread still left. I'll certainly be looking to fit them to vrs when the Dunlops :thumbdown: go.

You won't be waiting long, my vRS came with those POS tyres to and I had worn the fronts out in 4 months (about 8500 miles)

Better out there than the ZZ3 IMO. They've been around a long, long time and things have moved on. I remember fitting them to a Focus in 2004 :)

My money would go elsewhere - but as mentioned, it's all down to personal preference :yes:

Steve

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Excellent service from Elite on ebay - won the auction at lunchtime yesterday, paid by Paypal, delivered before 11am today

Can't get better than that :thumbup:

Good stuff, nicely done :clap:

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