I think some homework is required on the Haldex system.

There's a lot there to go wrong.

 

The trees look odd.

 

Ya ya ho ha.

Why do you think there is a lot to go wrong? 

 

Compared to the viscous system that LR used to use on the Freelanders it is surprisingly simple, and is far more proven, which is probably why LR have now gone to the system. 

 

Having spent 7 years driving Freelanders where their system was noticeable to a smallish degree when it came in, the Yeti system is almost un-noticeable. Generally you only realise that the rear wheels have been driving when you overcome the "problem" without noticing it.

Wow thanks for all the replies!! Lots to think about......talking to my dad today I think he is now leaning towards a Yeti Outdoors Elegance 1.2tsi as my mum will just not do the miles to warrant the diesel, plus he is now thinking of 2wd with winter wheels!

Don't you love have parents change their mind all the time lol

Thanks again for your help all!

Wow thanks for all the replies!! Lots to think about......talking to my dad today I think he is now leaning towards a Yeti Outdoors Elegance 1.2tsi as my mum will just not do the miles to warrant the diesel, plus he is now thinking of 2wd with winter wheels!

Good choice

What, without test driving all the combinations

 

Yes, a good choice and you will not be disappointed with the 1.2's capabilities. If I may also add, try it with the 'as supplied' all weather tyres before splashing out on a set of winters. I doubt she is a boy (girl) racer so you might be surprised at what they can handle.

 

We were out yesterday in ours and with a mixture of A, B and motorway driving the MD was displaying 43mpg. I have decided to give Super Unleaded (Tesco Momentum99) a try for a few months.

 

These are indeed nice cars to drive.

The Yeti is not, and never has been supplied with all weather tyres, it comes with summer tyres fitted as standard.

If I may also add, try it with the 'as supplied' all weather tyres before splashing out on a set of winters. I doubt she is a boy (girl) racer so you might be surprised at what they can handle.

 

As Kenny says, the standard tyres are just that - standard tyres - with very poor performance on snow or ice. If you've not tried winter tyres I don't think you can appreciate the massive difference they make when it's cold and wet, let alone on snow.

 

Personally I'd rather have 4x4 and winter tyres, but if it's a choice between the two I'd have the tyres. I doubt I'll go back to not using winter tyres - the difference is astounding on snow and well worth having just when it's cold and wet.

 

I don't want to sound rude, but perhaps you should do a bit more research before offering advice here. Your record so far isn't great!

Edited 6 August, 201411 yr by Sporky McGuffin

I will echo this - my Smart Roadster (RWD) is absolutely hopeless in the snow on summer tyres.

However when I put it on it's winter boots, it can go up the hill on the road outside my house - and no 4x4 in the village running standard (summer) tyres can manage that.

 

Winter tyres are far more effective in the slippy stuff than a 4x4 system.

I will echo this - my Smart Roadster (RWD) is absolutely hopeless in the snow on summer tyres.

However when I put it on it's winter boots, it can go up the hill on the road outside my house - and no 4x4 in the village running standard (summer) tyres can manage that.

 

Winter tyres are far more effective in the slippy stuff than a 4x4 system.

 

This has been posted a gazilion times before (but features two Yetis so there you go):

 

Don,

As others have said the Yeti does not and never has come with "all weather tyres". Even in countries where the use of winter tyres is compulsory "all season" tyres are not fitted as standard.

Don,

As others have said the Yeti does not and never has come with "all weather tyres". Even in countries where the use of winter tyres is compulsory "all season" tyres are not fitted as standard.

 

Very few cars in the UK are sold standard with all season tyres. The only two that spring to mind is the new Range Rover Sport and the Fiat Panda 4x4.

The Yeti is not, and never has been supplied with all weather tyres, it comes with summer tyres fitted as standard.

I use mine in ALL weathers and always have done on ANY vehicle. I have had probably 20 cars in my driving career and ALWAYS purchased std tyres...never in the UK weather had need for winter tyres. I have though witnessed two freinds buy winter tyres on rims and in both cases neither said they really had a need for them after 2 winters.

Edited 6 August, 201411 yr by DonjSZ5

 Your record so far isn't great!

What a load of b&^%$£x. Now that's rude

 

 

Strange that the op has chosen a 1.2 

Edited 6 August, 201411 yr by DonjSZ5

What a load of b&^%$£x. Now that's rude

 

 

Strange that the op has chosen a 1.2 

 

 

No, not rude...he's just  voicing an opinion.  If anything the reply was rude...a deliberate attempt to offer a banned (and rude) word albeit in a form to work around the swear filter.

 

No,  don't see it as strange that a 1.2 is currently being considered.  We all know that if you want petrol the choice is limited and presumably a 1.8 was considered unnecessary.

 

And I also happen to disagree with your summary of the use of winter tyres.  Indeed, where I live my winter tyres haven't been invaluable for the last two winters but I'm happy to have gone to the trouble of buying and fitting them at the appropriate times and am aware that it's not solely snow and ice where they have benefits...my understanding is that in cold and wet conditions they may be of benefit...and I don't see them as a major cost or inconvenience issue.  I see them as an affordable insurance policy - much lke building, contents and motor insurance....I might not claim from them every week but they're there if i need them.

Stan,

There's none so blind as those that cannot see.

Stan,

There's none so blind as those that cannot see.

 

or have tried them!

Been driving since 1970. Had no real awareness that winter tyres- ie those designed to perform as well below 7c as we all expect tyres to perform above that temp- like many I only had an awareness of snow tyres. 

I bought some and was astonished at what I had been missing. Experience is the best cure for ignorance and you can do little about those who will not learn otherwise.

Been driving since 1970. Had no real awareness that winter tyres- ie those designed to perform as well below 7c as we all expect tyres to perform above that temp- like many I only had an awareness of snow tyres. 

I bought some and was astonished at what I had been missing. Experience is the best cure for ignorance and you can do little about those who will not learn otherwise.

 

I have only been driving since 1988 - but like you was absolutely gobsmacked by the difference winter tyres make when I first tried them 4 years ago.

 

2 winters back my entire village was rendered pedestrian only because of the snow. Our cars (all fitted with winter tyres) were the only vehicles going anywhere - much to the amusement & annoyance of the local kids who had turned my road into the cresta-run for their sledges.

 

I will admit - last winter they were probably superfluous. Barely any snow but that said, they were a little more surefooted on the coldest days.

Am I right in thinking that if requested at the time of ordering the dealer would be able to specify all-season tyres rather than just what the car arrives on, even if there was a small premium to pay? This might be a good starting point and by the time they are worn out (maybe a couple of years) the proud owners will be able to decide if all-season are sufficient for their needs around Gloucestershire or whether they really do need to go the full whack for a set of winter and summer tyres and minor hassle of swopping the wheels every six months or so (and finding somewhere to store the off-car set). Fortunately we had a very mild winter last year (wet, but mild) and my summer tyres were OK but as they will soon need replacing I will be following my own advice and looking to try a set of all-season tyres.

Am I right in thinking that if requested at the time of ordering the dealer would be able to specify all-season tyres rather than just what the car arrives on, even if there was a small premium to pay? .........................

 

 

Fair question, but I, personally, can't remember seeing any reports of anyone succeeding in doing that.  Maybe a dealer would come to a local arrangement when the new car arrives in the showroom - ie. take the new tyres off and fit new All Seasons and offer you something for the summer ones, but I think you'd be lucky to get Skoda to sort that prior to delivery.....and even if you did, then, of course, you'd have to get them to supply the ones you wanted them to supply - and that might not be easy.  I took my, almost new, standard tyres from my Hyundai within the first few days and sold them via the Hyundai forum and couriered them (to Scotland!) and fitted Goodyear All Seasons.  They're still on there.

 

Opinion is mixed on here regarding All Seasons...some say they're neither here nor there...others regard the Goodyears (Vector 4Seasons) as being one of the definitive All Season tyres and are very happy with them (I am).

 

The other school of thought is to fit (say) the Michelin Alpins (winter tyres) and keep them on all year round. (Honest John seems to favour this option).  A good many will say they don't wear significantly quicker than the standards.  Others will tell you the braking and cornering performance of them is inferior to the summers....you decide.  I would be happy to follow this course of action, but I'm no Stirling Moss - others, I suspect, are more that way inclined.

 

We have had this discussion on here (and others have had it elsewhere) to the n'th degree and, in honesty, you'd do better to refer back to the numerous, helpful, threads on here.  But, as the topic refers to "New Yeti" I would think there's distinct relevance as you're asking if youy can have them fitted new.

Edited 6 August, 201411 yr by oldstan

Am I right in thinking that if requested at the time of ordering the dealer would be able to specify all-season tyres rather than just what the car arrives on, even if there was a small premium to pay? This might be a good starting point and by the time they are worn out (maybe a couple of years) the proud owners will be able to decide if all-season are sufficient for their needs around Gloucestershire or whether they really do need to go the full whack for a set of winter and summer tyres and minor hassle of swopping the wheels every six months or so (and finding somewhere to store the off-car set). Fortunately we had a very mild winter last year (wet, but mild) and my summer tyres were OK but as they will soon need replacing I will be following my own advice and looking to try a set of all-season tyres.

 

Officially no. It would only be done as a personal arrangement between you and the dealer and would only be done after the car has been delivered. As has already been said Skoda do not provide All Season or Winter tyres to any market, even the Scandinavian one. Johann is correct in that the only vehicles that come with an All Season tyre are the Range Rover Sport and the Panda 4x4. The new Fiat 500 4x4 doesn't get them, nor does a LR Defender!!

 

Those that say they have driven for x number of years and never needed them are fine, but they need to really appreciate why the winter/all season are better. I've coped without but I suspect that my training has helped in that respect, but I have found that the Kumho's I use are much better than the previous Goodyear's the Yeti was shod with. Certainly the previous Kumho all Terrain tyres I had on my Freelander were brilliant in snow, but they don't do them in Yeti sizes...................... !!

We have had this discussion on here (and others have had it elsewhere) to the n'th degree and, in honesty, you'd do better to refer back to the numerous, helpful, threads on here.  But, as the topic refers to "New Yeti" I would think there's distinct relevance as your asking if youy can have them fitted new.

 

The forum to indeed discuss this (again) is:

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/213-tyres/

 

All these been discussed and disagreed on there, ad infinitum.