Just a reminder really, but keep a close eye on those tyre pressures at this time of the year. Fluctuating, decreasing temps can play havoc with them. Many of us have spoken about tyre pressures recently on the site, but this is what I found when I checked mine today. Ambient temps have declined in the last 3 days, so I checked ours this morning at 7.30am on our Fabia estate and they were almost 3 PSI down all around, on what the correct COLD pressures should be. Now just 4 days ago they were absolutely correct at the cold pressure, as recommended by Skoda. Actually, I always put in an extra squirt of air to give a bit of leaway for temp fluctuations. However, that represents a deficiency of around or near to 10%. This does have an effect on performance and fuel economy (prolly knocking two or three mpg off at least), causing more drag and will have some effect on the tyre wear (increasing it). I personally can notice a small effect on the handling of the car too, not being as responsive or sharp as usual, I can also notice when the tyres are over inflated appreciably.

Now while doing this my neighbour, a BMW owner called out..."why bother, tyres are so good these days, they don't lose pressure unless you get a puncture!". I know him quite well so after calling him a very very funny name...that rhymed with a description of his job working for a bank...I popped over with pressure gauge in hand and after checking his handbook promptly checked his tyres. They were 8 psi under inflated! He was Gobsmacked! It turns out he has checked them...in the summer some 10 weeks ago but did it WHILE THEY WERE HOT at a motorway service station, and set them to the cold pressure because that's what he thought he had to do! I reckon that's cost him dear aside from any safety issues!

So remember for anyone who is not sure...if doing the pressures at a motorway service station on warm or hot tyres, put a little extra pressure in to make sure they are above the cold recommended pressure set by Skoda. Then check them again cold preferably in the morning before driving. I use a good quality footpump and gauge for this...I never use forecourt air equipment unless it's an emergency.

I appreciate most of you know this stuff, but a not too long ago an AA report said half the cars on the road had incorrectly inflated tyres costing the owners lots of money and in some cases making them potentially dangerous. Non of us fall into that category, do we?

Edited 10 November, 201015 yr by Estate Man

Excellent tip,we have snow here on the mountains allready so temp has fallen,hail last night so here comes winter FAST!!!!!,what should the tyres be on the fabia 1.4tdi 3 pot:thumbup:

I check them often, did the gf's last night. I find it amazing that many people don't realise how important they are.

I check them often, did the gf's last night. I find it amazing that many people don't realise how important they are.

gf's ?:wonder:

Excellent tip,we have snow here on the mountains allready so temp has fallen,hail last night so here comes winter FAST!!!!!,what should the tyres be on the fabia 1.4tdi 3 pot:thumbup:

The figures you require should be on a label inside the fuel filler flap. It does depend on your tyre and wheel size. Mine are the 195/55 X15 tyres and are 2.2bar front (32psi) and 2.3bar rear (33.5psi) normally loaded but 2.9 bar (42psi) at the back when carrying a full load.

The figures you require should be on a label inside the fuel filler flap. It does depend on your tyre and wheel size. Mine are the 195/55 X15 tyres and are 2.2bar front (32psi) and 2.3bar rear (33.5psi) normally loaded but 2.9 bar (42psi) at the back when carrying a full load.

thank you estate man will check later:thumbup:

Just a reminder really, but keep a close eye on those tyre pressures at this time of the year. Fluctuating, decreasing temps can play havoc with them. Many of us have spoken about tyre pressures recently on the site, but this is what I found when I checked mine today. Ambient temps have declined in the last 3 days, so I checked ours this morning at 7.30am on our Fabia estate and they were almost 3 PSI down all around, on what the correct COLD pressures should be. Now just 4 days ago they were absolutely correct at the cold pressure, as recommended by Skoda. Actually, I always put in an extra squirt of air to give a bit of leaway for temp fluctuations. However, that represents a deficiency of around or near to 10%. This does have an effect on performance and fuel economy (prolly knocking two or three mpg off at least), causing more drag and will have some effect on the tyre wear (increasing it). I personally can notice a small effect on the handling of the car too, not being as responsive or sharp as usual, I can also notice when the tyres are over inflated appreciably.

Now while doing this my neighbour, a BMW owner called out..."why bother, tyres are so good these days, they don't lose pressure unless you get a puncture!". I know him quite well so after calling him a very very funny name...that rhymed with a description of his job working for a bank...I popped over with pressure gauge in hand and after checking his handbook promptly checked his tyres. They were 8 psi under inflated! He was Gobsmacked! It turns out he has checked them...in the summer some 10 weeks ago but did it WHILE THEY WERE HOT at a motorway service station, and set them to the cold pressure because that's what he thought he had to do! I reckon that's cost him dear aside from any safety issues!

So remember for anyone who is not sure...if doing the pressures at a motorway service station on warm or hot tyres, put a little extra pressure in to make sure they are above the cold recommended pressure set by Skoda. Then check them again cold preferably in the morning before driving. I use a good quality footpump and gauge for this...I never use forecourt air equipment unless it's an emergency.

I appreciate most of you know this stuff, but a not too long ago an AA report said half the cars on the road had incorrectly inflated tyres costing the owners lots of money and in some cases making them potentially dangerous. Non of us fall into that category, do we?

OMG, All tyres down to 1.5bar how stupid am I :no: I have'nt even checked the tyres on the superb since owning its an 09,the fabia was between 1.5 and 2.0bar so now up to 2.5 allround both the superb and the furby,will this give me more tyre noiseI think it might but better mpg:p

Yeah...it's surprising just how much they go down. This time of year it's best to check them each week as they go down as we go more into winter. You probably won't notice too much difference in noise, but it should handle much better and it will give you quite a few more miles per gallon. Let us all know how much more if you can.

definate will post with my findings,it so easy to forget the little details, we check were we get the fuel from,best oil and stuff but tend to forget the bits that are in contact with the tarmac:giggle:

gf = girlfriend

gf = girlfriend

Got it! I have no gf,just wf

Yeah...it's surprising just how much they go down. This time of year it's best to check them each week as they go down as we go more into winter. You probably won't notice too much difference in noise, but it should handle much better and it will give you quite a few more miles per gallon. Let us all know how much more if you can.

tell you one thing it rolls better down the hills

Just a reminder really, but keep a close eye on those tyre pressures at this time of the year. Fluctuating, decreasing temps can play havoc with them. Many of us have spoken about tyre pressures recently on the site, but this is what I found when I checked mine today. Ambient temps have declined in the last 3 days, so I checked ours this morning at 7.30am on our Fabia estate and they were almost 3 PSI down all around, on what the correct COLD pressures should be. Now just 4 days ago they were absolutely correct at the cold pressure, as recommended by Skoda. Actually, I always put in an extra squirt of air to give a bit of leaway for temp fluctuations. However, that represents a deficiency of around or near to 10%. This does have an effect on performance and fuel economy (prolly knocking two or three mpg off at least), causing more drag and will have some effect on the tyre wear (increasing it). I personally can notice a small effect on the handling of the car too, not being as responsive or sharp as usual, I can also notice when the tyres are over inflated appreciably.

Now while doing this my neighbour, a BMW owner called out..."why bother, tyres are so good these days, they don't lose pressure unless you get a puncture!". I know him quite well so after calling him a very very funny name...that rhymed with a description of his job working for a bank...I popped over with pressure gauge in hand and after checking his handbook promptly checked his tyres. They were 8 psi under inflated! He was Gobsmacked! It turns out he has checked them...in the summer some 10 weeks ago but did it WHILE THEY WERE HOT at a motorway service station, and set them to the cold pressure because that's what he thought he had to do! I reckon that's cost him dear aside from any safety issues!

So remember for anyone who is not sure...if doing the pressures at a motorway service station on warm or hot tyres, put a little extra pressure in to make sure they are above the cold recommended pressure set by Skoda. Then check them again cold preferably in the morning before driving. I use a good quality footpump and gauge for this...I never use forecourt air equipment unless it's an emergency.

I appreciate most of you know this stuff, but a not too long ago an AA report said half the cars on the road had incorrectly inflated tyres costing the owners lots of money and in some cases making them potentially dangerous. Non of us fall into that category, do we?

Its surprising from the responses how many people don't regularly check their pressures. Its the simplest thing you can do to save money on fuel and tyre wear. It also keeps your car handling the way it should.

There is no such thing as a leak free tyre. Acceptable loss rate for aviation tyres is up to 5% a day....go figure.

Dont forget the spare wheel either

There is no such thing as a leak free tyre. Acceptable loss rate for aviation tyres is up to 5% a day....go figure.

That is probably because they are checked at each take off/landing! They must deflate some on impact of landing, too!

There is no such thing as a leak free tyre. Acceptable loss rate for aviation tyres is up to 5% a day....go figure.

That is probably because they are checked at each take off/landing! They must deflate some on impact of landing, too!

If only that were true. Sadly its more a case of abject laziness and a kick with the pilots (obviously calibrated) size 9's to determine serviceabilty at the daily check.

We often scrap tyres at half life because the edges have worn away due to under inflation (negligence). Pressure loss is normal.........of course I dont tell pilots that, I just say it must be the way its landed.

The moral of the story to all Fabia pilots out there is that kicking your tyres "seems ok", just isnt that accurate....

Hi guys,

Does anyone know the pressure for 205/40/17 wintertyre?

Bgds Dan

If only that were true. Sadly its more a case of abject laziness and a kick with the pilots (obviously calibrated) size 9's to determine serviceabilty at the daily check.

We often scrap tyres at half life because the edges have worn away due to under inflation (negligence). Pressure loss is normal.........of course I dont tell pilots that, I just say it must be the way its landed.

The moral of the story to all Fabia pilots out there is that kicking your tyres "seems ok", just isnt that accurate....

We just don't have the time to make sure every tyre is at the correct pressure before each flight! A visual check is usually enough for us