Just ordered some Goodyear Vector 4Seasons for the little Hyundai. 165/65/14 for £58 each delivered from 'Oponeo' in Poland. They'll replace the standard Kumho's that come with it.

The same Goodyears from the same place in 215/60/16 are £124.

If you looked at decent 'Winters' in the stock 225/55/17 they're from about £180 to about £240 each, with All Season's no better.

Yes it's bigger - but not twice the size!

I agree nothing scientific here, but twice the price!!

However I can't apply the same observation about insurance. The i10's list price with paint and autobox is £10,000 and costs £160 to insure and the Yeti insurance cost exactly the same (within a few pence).... for something with a list of....twice as much!

Not a rant by any means, just an observation.

It's called supply and demand.

The tyres for the Hyundai are a popular common size, so they make lots. The Yeti tyres are not so common, so they make less.

Plus there is more "rubber" in the Yeti tyres!

Have you looked here?:

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl

Have you looked here?:

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl

Unfortunately I can't read German and couldn't see a 'Translation' facility (although I'm sure there is one and it's just me that can't see it)....but the format looks very similar to MyTyres. Is it, maybe, the German equivalent? But thanks for pointing it out.

Re. supply and demand - I quickly, and unscientifically, counted the number of the small size (165/65/14) on the site I bought from and there were 11 All Seasons. There were only 5 in the, larger, Yeti (215/65/14). So the theory falls down using that example.

However, with Winters there were 26 in the smaller 165/65/14 but 34in the Yeti size.

So not that much of a higher availability for the Yeti tyres - using just that one supplier as an example. I haven't got the wherewithal to check all the other online suppliers and you may well be right.

I've had to change to the 165/65/14's from the, stock, 175/60/14's that come on the car from new as the latter definitely are a rare size, but tyre suppliers I spoke to did say the 165/65/14, whilst not being the most popular size in the world, aren't especially uncommon.

It seemed to me, very generally, that more modest sizes in 13" or 14" were very reasonably priced and good value but go up to wider and greater diameter tyres...18" and above perhaps, (not necessarily taller as seen by the popularity of low profile's)....and they are an arm and a leg. So it could be, as you say, the popularity of 'flashy sizes' on newer more powerful cars dictates that they can charge what they want?

Unfortunately I can't read German and couldn't see a 'Translation' facility (although I'm sure there is one and it's just me that can't see it)....but the format looks very similar to MyTyres. Is it, maybe, the German equivalent? But thanks for pointing it out.

There is no need to read German - the tyre designations are the same, and the numbers and letters are the same, and once you get to the selection page (the "select button is also obvious") It is quite easy to understand that the numbers following the € sign are the prices. The names and tyre brands are also the same.

There is no need to read German - the tyre designations are the same, and the numbers and letters are the same, and once you get to the selection page (the "select button is also obvious") It is quite easy to understand that the numbers following the € sign are the prices. The names and tyre brands are also the same.

Thanks, but are they in Euro's ?

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=48481853.110.10989&typ=R-182873&ranzahl=4&Breite=215&Quer=60&Felge=16&Speed=V&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=GAN

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=48481853.110.10989&typ=R-185711&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=50&Felge=17&Speed=V&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=GAN

Thanks, but are they in Euro's ?

Yes, there is a big € next to each price.

Yes, there is a big € next to each price.

Yes, I saw the euro sign that you've kindly emphasized.......what I was politely trying to say was.... they're in Euros and I buy things in English pounds, why would I go to a site in German language with prices in Euros when I can, and do, visit the MyTyres site, that Kenny's kindly pointed to, in English language and English money.

EDIT. I tell you what. How about we all pretend I didn't ask the question and let it drop?

Edited 11 September, 201114 yr by oldstan

Just ordered some Goodyear Vector 4Seasons for the little Hyundai. 165/65/14 for £58 each delivered from 'Oponeo' in Poland. They'll replace the standard Kumho's that come with it.

The same Goodyears from the same place in 215/60/16 are £124.

If you looked at decent 'Winters' in the stock 225/55/17 they're from about £180 to about £240 each, with All Season's no better.

Yes it's bigger - but not twice the size!

I agree nothing scientific here, but twice the price!!

However I can't apply the same observation about insurance. The i10's list price with paint and autobox is £10,000 and costs £160 to insure and the Yeti insurance cost exactly the same (within a few pence).... for something with a list of....twice as much!

Not a rant by any means, just an observation.

Question I ask is Why can't you order a Yeti in Elegance trim with 16" wheels rather than the 17" wheels?

16" wheels provide a better smoother ride on UK's broken rutted roads - and are cheaper to replace!

Question I ask is Why can't you order a Yeti in Elegance trim with 16" wheels rather than the 17" wheels?

16" wheels provide a better smoother ride on UK's broken rutted roads - and are cheaper to replace!

The poster, mysteriously known as "The Plumber" managed to do this through negotiation with Skoda. Others have since followed his lead I believe. I agree that it should be a basic rather than having to jump through hoops but the fashion is for bigger wheels and Skoda are following what they think is right.

Stan...No paddying now..LOL

Quite simple to change to GB

Here:

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

Edmund, I may who be you were referring to, after initially agreeing to my request for 16in moon alloys, this was later dismissed as I had not stated this desire when I ordered the car, but a few weeks after my order was accepted.

It will be interesting to see if there is a difference when I put my winter 16s on...

Edmund, I may who be you were referring to, after initially agreeing to my request for 16in moon alloys, this was later dismissed as I had not stated this desire when I ordered the car, but a few weeks after my order was accepted.

It will be interesting to see if there is a difference when I put my winter 16s on...

John - I am pretty sure TP has done this but clearly he is not alone. The more the better to be honest as then Skoda will see it as a common request rather than scratch their heads and feign ignorance. I change my Yeti next year, 95% certain for another Yeti, and I will request the 16" wheels as you did. Trailblazers like yourself and TP will make it easier for those trying to do this in future.