So they're a standalone operation you think Chris?

Looks like it Steve

Interesting stuff, not sure where my tyre fitter was coming from then.

 

The reason I asked is that they were the same price as the Avon Ice Tourer, the fitter going as far to say they (Matador) was a better tyre.

 

It's a shame Skoda don't fit them from new, especially given the heritage!

Anyone heard of Matador winter tyres?

 

They are made by Continental, apparantley...

 

I can't comment on their winter tyres, but I had a pair of their summer tyres on the front of my old Octy. Much better grip than the originals, but I wore them down to the limit in 15 months - the quickest I've ever got through a set of tyres. As it happens they weren't bad in the snow (winters '10/'11 & '11/'12) either.

I can't comment on their winter tyres, but I had a pair of their summer tyres on the front of my old Octy. Much better grip than the originals, but I wore them down to the limit in 15 months - the quickest I've ever got through a set of tyres. As it happens they weren't bad in the snow (winters '10/'11 & '11/'12) either.

Blimey! Try 8 months ona set of avon zzwhatevers on a mg ztt! Over a oner a corner, was I impressed?

No.

Blimey! Try 8 months ona set of avon zzwhatevers on a mg ztt! Over a oner a corner, was I impressed?

No.

 

In my defence it was only a 110 TDI, not a vRS - I don't think they would have managed a year on a high powered car. Still pretty good for the price (around £65 from what I recall).

My Conti 5's have worn down in 5 months and 6000 miles (fronts)..beat that!!

Not impressed...Matadors would have been cheaper...LOL

My Conti 5's have worn down in 5 months and 6000 miles (fronts)..beat that!!

Not impressed...Matadors would have been cheaper...LOL

 

Were you trying to keep up with Alan? If so I'm surprised they lasted that long

LOL....Cant understand why they have worn down so quick.....I haven't gone mad...Must be the engine weight over the wheels

Anyone heard of Matador winter tyres?

 

They are made by Continental, apparantley...

 

We have the Matador MP59 (winter tyre) on the Octavia vRS.  They've done one winter on our old Audi A6 quattro avant and the two previous winters on the vRS.  They've been fantastic and have plenty of life left in them.  Volkswagen used to spec Matadors as an OEM tyre years ago.

Wow! They went for £300, little rich for me!

I think these may be to popular now!! I'll have to find cheaper models to fit!

Name: Trapez

PCD: 5 x 112

Offset: ET47

Width: 8J

Diameter: 17 EH2

Part Number: 8JG 601 025 C

 

Be quick, you have 15 hours!

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111216005064?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_557wt_1255

They had good (summer) tyres on and were through a company that specialises in selling used alloys so this will have inflated the price.

 

There are plenty more...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-TT-17-Alloy-Wheels-Tyres-Genuine-5x112-A3-A4-TT-Golf-VW-T4-VW-Seat/171175560067?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D18834%26meid%3D2863677205893342043%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D8556%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D111216005064%26#ht_443wt_1255

 

I paid £200 for mine (with two illeagal and two well worn tyres) only this week. Not bad when new 16" steels are more than £50 each.

 

I held out for a set that didn't need refurbing and budgeted £200 for the wheels and £400 for the tyres.

 

I don't know how others do it but the cheapest quote I got for an alloy wheel refurb was £50 + VAT per wheel. I knew I wanted 17" alloys so was aware I'd have to find a set in good nick if I wanted premium tyres for £600 all in.

I actually prefer these Audi 17's but this set will end up north of £700 (including winters)!

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200988831296?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_462wt_1255

Fitted with brand new Continental WinterContact TS830P in 225/45/17.

Look much better than the old A3 Sport alloys that I had before. The lower offset means they don't look like they are tucked right in the arches and gives the car a much better stance.

I know winter tyres are meant to be functional but part of the reason I bought a vRS was because it looked much better than the other Octavias (IMO)- I couldn't bear to be running around on steelies for 5 months!

Plus, I bought the wheels for £80 and sold the tyres that came with them for £76!! £200 for a refurb and they are good as new- Exactly £51 each wheel is probably not any dearer than steels to be honest!

Wardy- my wheels didn't come with Audi caps and the VW ones fitted are slightly too small. Do you have the Audi caps kicking about? Any chance you could let me know the part numbers so I can either order some new ones or at least order some blanks in the right size please? Unless of course you fancy parting with your Audi ones....

 

 

Grrr, I'm having a centre cap predicament.

 

I was hoping that the Skoda caps would be a direct fit, but they aren't. The Audi caps are bigger.

 

Steve, did you manage to find a solution?

 

The Skoda caps are 55mm with 50mm clips.

 

The Audi ones off the Trapez alloys (same as yours) are 70mm with 60mm clips.

 

The only ones I can find that might fit (that I can add Skoda stickers to) are these...

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHEEL-CENTRE-CAPS-Alloy-colour-70mm-by-63mm-4-made-in-the-UK-/281195586854?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item4178902526#ht_343wt_1255

 

...but they have a 63mm clips which I think will be too big or at least a very tight fit!

 

I can't see the back to see if they have the metal ring (as with the Skoda and Audi caps) either...

 

If they fit there are at least some 70mm Skoda stickers available...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-EMBLEM-70MM-WHEEL-CENTER-CAP-STICKER-LOGO-BADGE-WHEEL-TRIMS-/290968504734?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43bf13099e#ht_883wt_1255

Edited 21 November, 201312 yr by silver1011

These should fit!

 

70mm outer, 65mm inner.

 

The Skoda logo isn't quite the same as the genuine caps though...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-4x-68-65mm-Outer-Inner-Diameter-Wheel-Centre-CAP-Rim-Badge-Logo-Emblem-/111138836746?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19e064110a#ht_711wt_1018

 

 

EDIT: These are better...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-70MM-EMBLEM-3D-WHEEL-CENTER-CAP-STICKERS-LOGO-BADGE-WHEEL-TRIMS-/290974853311?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43bf73e8bf#ht_883wt_1255

 

Edited 21 November, 201312 yr by silver1011

Those last ones could be good for my wheels. The only question is whether they will fit on the domed centres of my wheels.

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Nope, I'm stuck as well I'm afraid. The ones I thought would do but won't clip in :(

Looks like I'm going to have to be the guinea pig then as I ain't having no Audi caps on my Skoda!

I don't want to put them back in this season either - so have just left them out for now. Seeing as they're pretty difficult to get them out cleanly, without taking the wheels off again.

 

The issue with the ones I had lined up is with the inside edge. The front face is a perfect fit. Much like Chris was saying with his, that it needs the metal retaining ring (as our original caps have) so that they locate and secure properly.

 

I've ordered another blank set, that have a metal retaining ring on the inside this time, so will see how it goes....

The ones I described fit perfectly BUT they have a metal ring

I tried the other sort..they fall out straight away

I learnt they must be fitted with a metal ring type cap

Grrr, I'm having a centre cap predicament.

 

I was hoping that the Skoda caps would be a direct fit, but they aren't. The Audi caps are bigger.

 

Steve, did you manage to find a solution?

 

 

Don't know if this was directed at me or Wardy but my solution was to buy some Audi caps so not what you wanted to hear I guess!

 

I bought these cheap replicas for £6.99

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281200410316?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_717wt_932

 

Might be useful for you to get the dimensions from?

These fit well once they are in but they are very tight going in (maybe just my powder coated wheels?).  So much so that I snapped the lugs on one so I've had to order another set

They do also have the retaining ring in the back but I had to remove that to get them to fit!

 

I'm happy enough with the Audi ones though as the background colour is almost a perfect match for my wheels.

 

Come to think of it, the Audi rings may come off, allowing a sticker to be put on top?

 

If either of you wants my broken one to play with I can post it?

I posted that these fit:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261089874597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

and then add these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111106262802?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

They replace the 60mm Audi cap with ring...which MUST NOT be removed when fitting

Sorry Chris- I missed that.

 

Will be interesting to hear how the sitckers cope with the weather.  I bought some cheap wheel centre stickers for a runabout I had last year and they were gubbed within a few months.

The cheeky sod selling the badges has just increased the price by £10!!...I paid £7.95

The seller must have heard us talking....