Mytyres do a set for the octavia wheels and tyres for under £400 delivered..

Mytyres do a set for the octavia wheels and tyres for under £400 delivered..

Have you got a link please or at least the brand?

When I priced them up last week they were £562.12 for hankook 310's (which is still a reasonable price). The same set up was about £2 cheaper on a competitors website but I havent used them before so for £2 would rather use mytyres.

I cannot recommend this ebay vendor enough. Bought 4 winter tyres (Dunlop Winter Response) mounted on 4 steel rims for my sisters Yaris for 401€ or 322 UKP including shipping to Belgium (took 2 days) They have premium brands or budget tires, mounted or unmounted. If I had known I would have gotten my winter set from here as I spend about 100€'s more getting them locally :(

http://stores.ebay.de/Reifen-Schreiber/_i.html?LH_TitleDesc=1&dmd=2&_nkw=octavia&_sid=57844095

Have you got a link please or at least the brand?

When I priced them up last week they were £562.12 for hankook 310's (which is still a reasonable price). The same set up was about £2 cheaper on a competitors website but I havent used them before so for £2 would rather use mytyres.

I paid over £560 (can't remember the exact figure) for a set of steels with Goodyear ultra grip winter tyres from mytyres, good service, great tyres and if you live in an area prone to cold, wet and snowy winters then I'd recommend them. Mine are ready to go to a new owner as I have sold my Octy but I'll be getting a set for my new car even though it's four wheel drive.

I can't beleive the power you guys give your insurance companies.

Well in the UK, if you have a crash they often send somebody to look at the car. They are normally fairly switched on and if they spot something non-standard you haven't told them about... "I'm sorry sir you insurance isn't valid because you didn't tell us about the sporty stripe you added to the side of your car" There are many words to describe them and I'm sure all of which would not get through the profanity filter!

Have you got a link please or at least the brand?

When I priced them up last week they were £562.12 for hankook 310's (which is still a reasonable price). The same set up was about £2 cheaper on a competitors website but I havent used them before so for £2 would rather use mytyres.

This link may not work as its a basket but will give it a try. They are for the Nankang SV-2 tyres. Wife has a set fitted to a spare set of alloys for her Qashqai. Were great last winter.

http://www.mytyres.c...&&sort_by=price

Or Nokian ones for £410

Edited 19 September, 201213 yr by sly200sx

Well in the UK, if you have a crash they often send somebody to look at the car. They are normally fairly switched on and if they spot something non-standard you haven't told them about... "I'm sorry sir you insurance isn't valid because you didn't tell us about the sporty stripe you added to the side of your car" There are many words to describe them and I'm sure all of which would not get through the profanity filter!

Thats correct and true to a degree and it is totally dependent on which Insurance Company (not broker) you are with.

What is also true is there is a lot of hear say and scare mongering and to use this post as the perfect example. It's highly unlikely that the insurance company would A) not want you to fit something to your car that will improve safety and reduce claims doesnt affect the power of the car which is the major risk factor used to calculate your premium C) take it to the extreme where a different set of wheels and tyres that match the OEM set up they will refuse to pay out in the event of a claim or even take legal action.

Modifications like increase the cars power by any %, fit 2" bigger alloys that are more likely to get nicked etc will cause you problems but it's all relative and a fair degree of common sense needs to be applied instead of panic. If you not sure or want to cover your self 100% then get it in writing from the insurance company but most will not have a problem or even need to know you have fitted winter tyres (including different wheels) to your car. I'm pretty sure the ratio will be very high where most dont need to know compared to the one company that does need to know or would make an issue out of it. A bet it's higher than 10:1. My cars are insured with 2 x different insurance companies and both of them dont need to know. Thats 2:0 already

It's perfectly valid and fair for an insurance company to decline cover for illegal modifications, modifications which contributed to an accident and non-disclosure of things like speeding tickets.

Changing from winter to summer tyres with a similar OD to that fitted by the car manufacturer is nothing like any of that.

If someone wants to mirror-tint their windscreen or remove springs to lower their car, then they deserve to have their insurance voided. But none of the "omg you must tell your insurance company" comments on here have related to anything of that scale.

Thats correct and true to a degree and it is totally dependent on which Insurance Company (not broker) you are with.

What is also true is there is a lot of hear say and scare mongering and to use this post as the perfect example. It's highly unlikely that the insurance company would A) not want you to fit something to your car that will improve safety and reduce claims doesnt affect the power of the car which is the major risk factor used to calculate your premium C) take it to the extreme where a different set of wheels and tyres that match the OEM set up they will refuse to pay out in the event of a claim or even take legal action.

Modifications like increase the cars power by any %, fit 2" bigger alloys that are more likely to get nicked etc will cause you problems but it's all relative and a fair degree of common sense needs to be applied instead of panic. If you not sure or want to cover your self 100% then get it in writing from the insurance company but most will not have a problem or even need to know you have fitted winter tyres (including different wheels) to your car. I'm pretty sure the ratio will be very high where most dont need to know compared to the one company that does need to know or would make an issue out of it. A bet it's higher than 10:1. My cars are insured with 2 x different insurance companies and both of them dont need to know. Thats 2:0 already

Indeed you are correct insurance companies like things that reduce claims, and don't want to pay out for things that are more expensive than what came with the car.

However, there is a clear distiction between wheels and tyres. If you tell your insurer you are fitting winter tyres, they often say fine we don't need to know. As soon as you say winter wheels and tyres then they want the details of the wheels, if your model has sporty alloys already then there is normally no change to premium. If your car came with steel rims and you fit winter alloys then that would attract extra cost as their liability in case of an accident has just increased.

At the end of the day you need to be honest with them, if you have told them and they are happy then fine. If you don't tell them then you may expose yourself to some arguing later, but if you are sensible with your alloy choice there should be no issue. They have to cover the minority who may fit incompatible sizes without knowing, or fit sizes that impact handling or control in an emergency.

For piece of mind I would always disclose everything then they have no comeback.

Insurance companies don't care about wheels for accident risk. Because there usually is none. They care about wheels for theft risk.

Rather important about checking your Tyre Pressures in Cold Weather.

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/care-guide/cold-weather-tips

george

Hi all,

Well I've now been the proud owner of my vRS CR DSG for a whole 4 days now, and am loving it. I've been chatting to someone here at work who used to own one, and he has recommended considering putting winter tyres on it for the winter. I wanted to know what the thoughts of you all were. Is it worth the cost and would you recommend it, or is it an expensive thing to do considering the benefits gained?

Thanks

Graeme

Put simply - Winter tyres are miles better than summer tyres in winter. This is exagerated if there is snow lying. The difference is huge in snow. Problem is i bought a set for my last car last year and we then had no friggin snow. Typical. They are worth every penny if you have snow for weeks on end. No snow then probably not worth it, just drive more carefully observing stopping distances etc. Therefore all you need is a crystal ball to predict the weather, simples.

Put simply - Winter tyres are miles better than summer tyres in winter. This is exagerated if there is snow lying. The difference is huge in snow. Problem is i bought a set for my last car last year and we then had no friggin snow. Typical. They are worth every penny if you have snow for weeks on end. No snow then probably not worth it, just drive more carefully observing stopping distances etc. Therefore all you need is a crystal ball to predict the weather, simples.

Yeah that was my thinking. I live in the Midlands and we don't get snow on the ground for weeks at a time. We get the odd day here and there, maybe a few together and that's about it. Hmm, the decision doesn't get any easier!

I decided to give the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons a go and had a full set put on the Scout last August. They were great on the days that we had snow on the ground last year and overall are quieter and I think more grippy than the factory fitted Pirellis.

They have now done nearly 24,000 miles and there is not too much wear at the front and seemingly very little at the rear, so I'll get the wheels swapped front to back on it's next service and I reckon I'll get another 20,000+ before I need to replace them.

I did consider a set of steels with dedicated winter only tyres, but living in a flat I don't have anywhere to store the summer set, although I have heard that some outfits, like Kwik Fit, will store them for you for a small charge.

Put simply - Winter tyres are miles better than summer tyres in winter. This is exagerated if there is snow lying. The difference is huge in snow. Problem is i bought a set for my last car last year and we then had no friggin snow. Typical. They are worth every penny if you have snow for weeks on end. No snow then probably not worth it, just drive more carefully observing stopping distances etc. Therefore all you need is a crystal ball to predict the weather, simples.

Sorry, I disagree.

The stopping distances on wet (and dry to a lesser extent) roads at low (sub 5 degree) temps are much reduced with winter tyres on.

The problem is, the car behind you might not have winter tyres on ..................

2 degrees and a car covered in ice this morning. Time to swap my tyres over I reckon

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Same here - I'll be doing them 2 weeks today so can I have a heatwave for 2 weeks please before the snow and ice starts ....

I'll be waiting till November

domhall,

flooding for the next 2 days first.

It took me 4 1/2 hours Turnhouse to Turnberry on Thursday.

Came off for Shotts, know the road would be bad, but better than through Glasgow.

Chips at Strathaven, then Road Closed & towards Killie & Troon & then down to 15 MPG as we Crawled to Prestwick.

Friday Morning still Closed at Dutch House Round a bout, and back by Dalry. Epic.

Whole trip was £100 Petrol instead of £60

Snow tyres are on today.

george

I assume a 16" wheel will fit the Vrs enought for calliper clearance etc?? Looking at getting a set. Just need to sell my set from the Ibiza. Shame they won't fit.

Sorry, I disagree.

The stopping distances on wet (and dry to a lesser extent) roads at low (sub 5 degree) temps are much reduced with winter tyres on.

The problem is, the car behind you might not have winter tyres on ..................

I dont think winter tyres are necessary unless its snowing. That doesnt mean winter tyres are not safer in wet etc, you are right. Problem is i have never had a problem driving carefully in treacherous conditions. My winter problems have been limited to being stuck in a flippin BMW in 1 inch of snow and cannot get to where i need to get. Got stuck in my drive on more than one occasion and had to get pushed out by a female neighbour as she didnt want to drive my car as it was an auto. So embarrasing.

The only reason i bought winter tyres was to physically be able to et to work etc. The other argument is now relevant though. I now have a wee addition to the family so i would probably fit winter tyres to ensure i have the safest set up on the car in all conditions even if that means its only cold and damp. Priorities change.

OP what is you reason for wanting tyres? To get to work or for general safety in all winter conditions?

I will be fitting winter or all weather tyres to the missus's car soon as that is where the wee one spends most of her time. SHe has a Rav 4 with 4wd and it pretty much goes anywhere on summer tyres. Had it up a closed seasonal road in the alps and i couldnt believe how capable it was. Doubt i would need that much ability in the UK but i would hate to think the missus couldnt stop quickly enough in winter due to summer tyres being fitted.

Priorities change. Strange that i never worried before about me going off the road in winter as i trusted my superhuman driving abilities but now with a baby onboard it was the first thing i thought about doing to the other halfs car.

Thanks for all the replies. I don't necessarily want winter tyres, but I have been offered some, although not at a great price compared to new. It's not something I've put on a car before so thought I would gauge opinion. If many of you had come back and said "the vRS is a nightmare without them in the winter, too much torque, traction control stops you going anywhere" then I probably would have made them a necessity. Given that nobody has actually come out and said that then I might see how I get on. Living in the Midlands, we never seem to get the extremes of winter weather that the rest of the country gets (we'll often watch news articles of snow about 20 miles away but never get the worst of it ourselves), although we have had a couple of bad spells over the last couple of years (last year neither my wife nor I could get the 2.0 TDCi Focus Estate up the road to our house - it was parked round the corner overnight and collected the next morning when the roads were just wet rather than snowy).

I guess my question was driven from the fact that I've never used them in the past, and I change my driving style to suit the conditions on the road at the time, and therefore wondered what people's experiences are. I can see that they reduce stopping distances and increase grip, as I expected, but haven't seen any points that make me think I absolutely have to spend the cash on them.

Thanks again all.

I assume a 16" wheel will fit the Vrs enought for calliper clearance etc?? Looking at getting a set. Just need to sell my set from the Ibiza. Shame they won't fit.

Yes the VRS steel spare is 16". Alloys fine too, just try and make sure the wheel fitter puts the stick on weights away from the critical gap with callipers in case they start to lift.

Thanks for all the replies. I don't necessarily want winter tyres, but I have been offered some, although not at a great price compared to new. It's not something I've put on a car before so thought I would gauge opinion. If many of you had come back and said "the vRS is a nightmare without them in the winter, too much torque, traction control stops you going anywhere" then I probably would have made them a necessity. Given that nobody has actually come out and said that then I might see how I get on. Living in the Midlands, we never seem to get the extremes of winter weather that the rest of the country gets (we'll often watch news articles of snow about 20 miles away but never get the worst of it ourselves), although we have had a couple of bad spells over the last couple of years (last year neither my wife nor I could get the 2.0 TDCi Focus Estate up the road to our house - it was parked round the corner overnight and collected the next morning when the roads were just wet rather than snowy).

I guess my question was driven from the fact that I've never used them in the past, and I change my driving style to suit the conditions on the road at the time, and therefore wondered what people's experiences are. I can see that they reduce stopping distances and increase grip, as I expected, but haven't seen any points that make me think I absolutely have to spend the cash on them.

Thanks again all.

Hi

I put 16" VW Transporter T5 steel wheels with 205x55x16 Continental WinterContact tyres onto the CR170 VRS.

What a difference in the winter weather especially the snow. Bit of an initial outlay (ebay for wheels (£130 delivered) and local kwikfit for tyres (£61 each fitted) so not overly expensive - I also got a set of plain black half size wheel trims (ebay for a fiver) to keep the salt etc off the wheel bolts) but well worth the peace of mind when my wife and daughter are in the car.

If you can get a decent deal on the tyres (mine were a really good price) then I wouldn't hesitate.

Cheers

Dave

Hi

I put 16" VW Transporter T5 steel wheels with 205x55x16 Continental WinterContact tyres onto the CR170 VRS.

What a difference in the winter weather especially the snow. Bit of an initial outlay (ebay for wheels (£130 delivered) and local kwikfit for tyres (£61 each fitted) so not overly expensive - I also got a set of plain black half size wheel trims (ebay for a fiver) to keep the salt etc off the wheel bolts) but well worth the peace of mind when my wife and daughter are in the car.

If you can get a decent deal on the tyres (mine were a really good price) then I wouldn't hesitate.

Cheers

Dave

I just started a thread about fitting my BMW winter wheels onto skoda. I looked on ebay and couldnt find steel wheels for less than £203. Will need to check again as at £130 i might consider it. Where they new wheels or 2nd hand. I maybe hand something ticked incorrectly in the searcg bar at the side as there wasnt much choice.