What hapens about winter tyres if you have a Greenline? The standard tyres are optimised low rolling resistance and set to quite a high pressure. Is there an equivalent winter version and if not will using standard winter tyres affect anything other than fuel economy?

What hapens about winter tyres if you have a Greenline? The standard tyres are optimised low rolling resistance and set to quite a high pressure. Is there an equivalent winter version and if not will using standard winter tyres affect anything other than fuel economy?

IMHO don't know there are 'eco' winter tyres, but as winter tyres are generally run around 0.2 bar higher that summer tyres, another 0.1 or 0.2 bar will unlikely hurt.

Fuel consumption may be affected, but only marginally; I'd rather have the extra grip myself (than the odd litre of fuel).

PS> you'll probably find the ride smoother.

Johann... your pics show two different types of centre trims used on your steels. What are they, and why 2 different sets? (I assume the wheels are 16" standard VAG steels) I originally bought a set of T5 trims, but the Skoda bolt heads aren't long enough to hold the T5 trims in place, so now I have 3! Are the ones you use any more secure?

T5 centre caps have fixings for a 5x120 stud arrangement. The Yeti has 5x112 studs. So T5 centre caps are not recommended as they do tend to fall off.

I have VW Caddy centre caps. Two types as you've noticed. I got the one set and then the other very scarse ones also came up on eBay and I got them too. One day I will stick my Å koda logos to one of the sets.

Use the Google search I posted above and instead of winter tyres use Caddy and 900000 and you'll find the part numbers in an older post.

What hapens about winter tyres if you have a Greenline? The standard tyres are optimised low rolling resistance and set to quite a high pressure. Is there an equivalent winter version and if not will using standard winter tyres affect anything other than fuel economy?

It seems that when winter tyre manufacturers are pushin out new models they place a green label to the ads stating that their tyres have a small ecological footprint. One of the most aggressive is - please do not shoot me for nepotism - the Finnis tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres which promises their tyre to have a ultra low rolling resistance (http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=10924176&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitta+R) -

Unfortunately...I am afraid that the when you try to optimize the fuel consumption during winter the main thing is to take a look in the mirror...I try to do it every morning although it gives me the creeps

Things like preheating the engine, avoiding free spin of weels during acceleration etc. will most likely have a more drastic effect on the consumption.

The correct 7J steel rims have now arrvied, and the Hankooks W310s have just arrived - they are being fitted to the rims at my lcoal garage (30 pounds laboru charge- v. reasonable) - the Yeti should then have it winter shoes ready !

My four 225/50/17 Nankang SV 1's arrived today from Eire Tyres (Irish version of My Tyres). I do a lot of motorway driving and last year the snow on the off ramps made life interesting to say the least. I had considered getting some 16 inch rims and tyres but cash flow didn't allow as I also needed to pick up some winter tyres for my wifes car. Nankangs were €100 each delivered to my door in 4 working days. The majority of local fitters here charge anything from €15-€24 euro per tyre to fit altough one fitter is advertising on the Eire Tyres website that he will fit them for €5.50 per tyre. Very few of the main tyre fitters here are stocking winter tyres, many trying to push the virtues of snow socks instead. I decided that even economy winter tyres were a better option. I did find one garage that stocked Nokians but they were 225/45/17's at €165 per shoe. I'll report back once I've fitted mine in November to let you know how I'm getting on with them.

My four 225/50/17 Nankang SV 1's arrived today from Eire Tyres (Irish version of My Tyres). I do a lot of motorway driving and last year the snow on the off ramps made life interesting to say the least. I had considered getting some 16 inch rims and tyres but cash flow didn't allow as I also needed to pick up some winter tyres for my wifes car. Nankangs were €100 each delivered to my door in 4 working days. The majority of local fitters here charge anything from €15-€24 euro per tyre to fit altough one fitter is advertising on the Eire Tyres website that he will fit them for €5.50 per tyre. Very few of the main tyre fitters here are stocking winter tyres, many trying to push the virtues of snow socks instead. I decided that even economy winter tyres were a better option. I did find one garage that stocked Nokians but they were 225/45/17's at €165 per shoe. I'll report back once I've fitted mine in November to let you know how I'm getting on with them.

Snowsocks?!!?!?!!! How narrowminded! They get eaten to bits the moment you hit tarmac and are ONLY for use on SNOW. But then if you ruin a set they can sell you another pair, so no wonder they are advising people to do this. Really daft. As said a million times before winter tyres work best at temperatures below 7 degrees - rain, snow, or sunshine. A snowsock cannot dream of doing that.

Snowsocks?!!?!?!!! How narrowminded! They get eaten to bits the moment you hit tarmac and are ONLY for use on SNOW. But then if you ruin a set they can sell you another pair, so no wonder they are advising people to do this. Really daft. As said a million times before winter tyres work best at temperatures below 7 degrees - rain, snow, or sunshine. A snowsock cannot dream of doing that.

and a pair will set you back about £50-£60 and last about 30 miles .

Yes, snow socks (€80 a pair)were not an option for me, I was after winter tyres for both of our cars for peace of mind during all winter driving conditions. Interestingly the Garda (Irish Police) Traffic corp were issued with them last year as a last minute stop gap, the Ambulance Service also considered them. I haven't heard if they have ordered winter tyres for this year.

Would the Garda be asking criminals to kindly wait to be chased until after they've put the snow socks on and then again for them to take them off so they last longer? Equally will the ambulance service ask people to please die more slowly so that they can get the socks on and still get to them in time? I can see the point of them but they are a sticking plaster solution to the problem of snow and ice.

Would the Garda be asking criminals to kindly wait to be chased until after they've put the snow socks on and then again for them to take them off so they last longer? Equally will the ambulance service ask people to please die more slowly so that they can get the socks on and still get to them in time? I can see the point of them but they are a sticking plaster solution to the problem of snow and ice.

I agree totaly, I think the problem last year was that the emergency services over here were caught sleeping on this issue. In fairness with budget cuts etc and the fact that we normaly get fairly mild winters, winter tyres were probably outside the radar. Bridgestone appear have the contract for tyres with the ambulance service and their distributor dismissed the need for winter tyres in the Irish climate, they have since back tracked a bit and started to recommend all season tyres.

Just oirdered:

Vredestein 205/55 R16 94V Wintrac Xtreme XL FSL

447.80

From www.reifen.com

Shoes only - I'll get Skoda steelies from a local dealer.

I just need a Yeti to put them on!

And yes, it's very kind, but don't bother volunteering! :no:

Paid for them Monday and they arrived this morning (Thursday) from Germany - can't believe how quick they've got me.

The courier said their doing more and more tyres direct from Germany and even they can't believe the speed of service.:clap:

The tyres look awesome can't wait for colder conditions - there again it would help if I also had a Yeti to put them on.

I have a set of Nokian WRG2 205/55/R16s from my Octavia and they have been amazing. My yeti arrives in 2 weeks and I was planning to just use the same winter tyres (I can live with the slightly odd look they give on the yeti) but my dealer mentioned today that they will throw out the speedo and odometer. Anyone had any experience of this? Would I be better of selling them with the Octy and buying a new set in the 215s for the Yeti?

My dealer is totaly sold on winter tyres (they fitted all their cars with them last year) so he's also offered to come to an arrangement with me for the Nokians.

Decisions decisions :-)

Got my new winter wheels from the dealer yesterday

Continental Contact 5 215/60 R 16 99 on ALU rims

The Skoda dealer in Oslo Norway thinks this is the best choice

for Norwegian winter roads.

I have a set of Nokian WRG2 205/55/R16s from my Octavia and they have been amazing. My yeti arrives in 2 weeks and I was planning to just use the same winter tyres (I can live with the slightly odd look they give on the yeti) but my dealer mentioned today that they will throw out the speedo and odometer. Anyone had any experience of this? Would I be better of selling them with the Octy and buying a new set in the 215s for the Yeti?

My dealer is totaly sold on winter tyres (they fitted all their cars with them last year) so he's also offered to come to an arrangement with me for the Nokians.

Decisions decisions :-)

Hi,

yes they do affect the speedo a little; your probably from memory doing 55 at an indicated 60. Ran WR G2's in this size myself on the previous Yeti without issue.

Only thing to check which might sway your decision is the load index, for a 4x4 Yeti they need to be 94 and preferably H or V

If you have not come across it as yet the tyre & rim guide has some links you might find useful;

tyre-and-rim-guide

TP

Got my new winter wheels from the dealer yesterday

Continental Contact 5 215/60 R 16 99 on ALU rims

The Skoda dealer in Oslo Norway thinks this is the best choice

for Norwegian winter roads.

They sure look the business - lots of sipes and a nice grabby pattern. You are going to wait a couple of months to put them on, arent you?

They sure look the business - lots of sipes and a nice grabby pattern. You are going to wait a couple of months to put them on, arent you?

yes, we are not expecting snow yet :-)

I am going for another trip to my old hometown Tromsø 1800 km from Oslo where I live now in last week of September,

if I drive I will put on the winter wheels because 750 kms north of the Artic Circle one can easily get snow then.

Its a 3 day drive each way so I am currently in a big discussion with myself on how smart it is to drive when

the trip with a airplane is only 2 hours :-)

But I just love to drive the Yeti and I am looking foreward to test it on winter roads.

yes, we are not expecting snow yet :-)

I am going for another trip to my old hometown Tromsø 1800 km from Oslo where I live now in last week of September,

if I drive I will put on the winter wheels because 750 kms north of the Artic Circle one can easily get snow then.

Its a 3 day drive each way so I am currently in a big discussion with myself on how smart it is to drive when

the trip with a airplane is only 2 hours :-)

But I just love to drive the Yeti and I am looking foreward to test it on winter roads.

I'd put the 'winter tyres' on and enjoy the drive; must be a great time to do it before you get too much snow/cold.

Hi,

yes they do affect the speedo a little; your probably from memory doing 55 at an indicated 60. Ran WR G2's in this size myself on the previous Yeti without issue.

Only thing to check which might sway your decision is the load index, for a 4x4 Yeti they need to be 94 and preferably H or V

If you have not come across it as yet the tyre & rim guide has some links you might find useful;

tyre-and-rim-guide

TP

Cheers Plumber, yes I've seen the guide previously and was basing my thinking on that. The new car is a 1.2 Tsi so 4x4 is not a worry for me. My current car is a 2.0 Tdi Octty L&K so I reckon I'll be fine popping them on the yeti. A neighbour is currently thinking about buying the Octy so if he has a wobble then I may offer him the Nokians to clinch it as I get discount on the yeti if I sell the Octy privately rather than doing the trade in.

Cheers for confirming my thinking on the tyres. I was sure I was right but when someone confidently tells you you're wrong , self doubt sets in :-)

Domhnall

job done, ordered a set of Vredestein Wintrac xtremes this morning. Should be ready for the nasty weather promised to start around October

After much huffing and puffing have just ordered Falken-Ohtsu 215/60/16 99H M & S marked winters on steel rims from mytyres.

For my use these seem to be best balance of performance/price but what do I know.

Assuming that it gets cold and wet and or snowy at some point I will report on the reality.

After much huffing and puffing have just ordered Falken-Ohtsu 215/60/16 99H M & S marked winters on steel rims from mytyres.

For my use these seem to be best balance of performance/price but what do I know.

Assuming that it gets cold and wet and or snowy at some point I will report on the reality.

Hi Geordie,

I also have the Falken HS-439's but 225/50 R17, with rim flange protection. Bought them last December, they are fantastic in the snow, and even got me up many thick icy back roads in rural Northumberland (Yeti's only 2WD).

Got to say, I am hoping for some more snow in the coming months

After much huffing and puffing have just ordered Falken-Ohtsu 215/60/16 99H M & S marked winters on steel rims from mytyres.

For my use these seem to be best balance of performance/price but what do I know.

Assuming that it gets cold and wet and or snowy at some point I will report on the reality.

they will undoubtedly be better than summer tyres. I keep explaining to friends that they wouldn't go out in the snow wearing slippers so why do they think there's no need for the motoring equivalent of a good pair of boots. One of my friends is just not listening and is off test driving a VW Touareg as it is what she needs for the snow not different tyres

I've been getting quotes from various people for 2 Continental WinterContact TS830P tyres. Been watching the my tyres prices climb slowly, but steadily over the last few days and taken the plunge and ordered some. Should be with me early next week. I need to keep with the same brand as I have already, even though They are the replacement model for my existing TS810 tyres. I will have 5 winter tyres and wheels. One spare full size TS810. I don't think that will fit in the boot under the floor.....

I've been getting quotes from various people for 2 Continental WinterContact TS830P tyres. Been watching the my tyres prices climb slowly, but steadily over the last few days and taken the plunge and ordered some. Should be with me early next week. I need to keep with the same brand as I have already, even though They are the replacement model for my existing TS810 tyres. I will have 5 winter tyres and wheels. One spare full size TS810. I don't think that will fit in the boot under the floor.....

These babies are HUGE indeed! I don't have a winter spare and well with cross that bridge if I get there. I think that as long as you know you will have one very slipery corner on your car (with a summer spare) you should be ok to at least be able to get to a tyre shop or safety with it.