The vRS I test drove before ordering had a Winter Tyres option in the setup menu, does anyone know what difference this makes?

If its the same as on the Octavia it is just a user settable speed warning, to allow for potentially a lower speed rating on the winter tyres.

Never used Winter tyres but had a few wobbles and near misses without them running Conti 2 premium contacts. Definitely going to get some steelies and winter tyres on the Furby though. Up here in Aberdeen, the snow is unbearable. Don't want to be scuffing wheels and stuff in the brand spankers VRS so yes, winter tyres will be fitted. As for the DSG thing, I thought it would do alright in the snow due to the creeping when you let go of the break pedal! I guess we'll just have to wait and see huh!

I've never EVER had a problem during winter with standard tyres unless it has snowed; though unless its terrible (i.e the roads are completely covered) I have still managed to get to work. Light snow is not a problem but severe snow like we had earlier this year is an entirely different matter. I dont mean to disrespect anyone here but I still think those of you who take brave pills and decide to risk driving in the rather extreme conditions we had earler this year are rather foolish winter tyres or not.

If i had damn good cause to get behind the wheel in a dire emergency (i.e life or death) i'd possibly contemplate it but otherwise the car will stay at home until the roads are safe. I'm also not going to say winter tyres dont work and are a waste of time because I am sure in certain circumstances they are a great thing to have but I really dont think the UK climate (except in its extremes when you shouldnt really be driving anyway) warrants their use. I get around perfectly well all year round unless we experience severe snow; its the only show stopper. I wouldnt spend hundreds of pounds on a set of rubber that would probably only serve me well for two months a year and times I probably shouldnt be driving anyway.

Edited 21 April, 201115 yr by pipsyp

I'm also not going to say winter tyres dont work and are a waste of time because I am sure in certain circumstances they are a great thing to have but I really dont think the UK climate (except in its extremes when you shouldnt really be driving anyway) warrants their use. I get around perfectly well all year round unless we experience severe snow; its the only show stopper. I wouldnt spend hundreds of pounds on a set of rubber that would probably only serve me well for two months a year and times I probably shouldnt be driving anyway.

Last year I would probably have missed two weeks work, I only missed one day when the roads were blocked because I borrowed a 4X4 off a family member. I know somedays the motorway and town centres will be clear but I still have to get off our estate which is never gritted and onto the main road network. Winter tyres will last me 3 years so the life of the car for me. In those three years if I get to work a few times where otherwise I wouldn't then they have paid for themselves and ofcourse while they are fitted to the car I'm not wearing out expensive contisports or having salt trash the alloys.

Then there's the safety issue, I get up at 4.30am for work so drive usually on virgin icy roads through winter.

One day last November

For me a set of winter tyres is worth every penny. You can get a set of 15" steelies and budget winter tyres for £320 from www.mytyres.co.uk. Even branded tyres from Dunlop and Pirreli can be had for £400 on steel wheels.

Looking at what options many people have specced with their Fabia £320 isn't a lot of money.

Cheers

Lee

If you do get steel wheels make sure you get reasonably thin ones. Thinner tyres work better in the snow.