http://www.motors.co.uk/car-40363070/35/ds

 

The advert makes no mention of Michelins but does say "Exact specification may vary from the details on this page"

 

I, personally, don't think you have a leg to stand on even though you may feel hard done by - unless that is the tyres are the wrong size, speed or load rating.

 

At £13,295 another £250 ish for decent tyres (Rainsports or similar) won't break the bank...

Bottom line. If it's a good car at sensible money and it's what you want then buy it. Do not let the tyre issue sway you either way.

Pride comes before a fall. In the overall context, this tyre issue is "de minimis".

I have a Superb on lease, if I returned this at the end of the lease with cheap Chinese tyres it would not be acceptable and I'd be charged for their replacement with a similar brand to those fitted when the vehicle left the factory.

 

 

I'd be very surprised at that - all lease companies will adhere to the BVRLA guidelines which advise:

• Check the tyres (including spare) for damage. Check that the wear on the tread across each tyre is even. Inspect wheels, wheel trims and wheel spokes for scratches and deterioration.

To stipulate a specific brand is not acceptable. You change the air filter for a non-OEM version, is that acceptable? The car came out the factory on, say, Pirelli - is Michelin a similar brand? Hankook? Nokian? Where do you draw the line. 

 

 

 

The tyres were worn beyond the legal limit and would have failed an MOT. The dealer replaced them with new ones, it passed an MOT. The dealer has not failed in any way. Yes we would all like dealers to use premium products but they have to make their profit (it's what they are in business for!)

 

Swallow your pride, buy the car if it fits the bill, and if you want replacement the tyres.

I agree with others comments, if its the model you want do not let it go for the sake of a make of tyre you are not familiar with or do not like the sound of.

 

You don't see too many L&K's for sale with DSG and 4x4.

 

The tyres may be very good, just because they don't have a brand you don't know doesn't mean they aren't any good. How many times do you see a car advertised with the brand of tyre specified in the advertisement - usually never, you just accept it has legal tyres fitted, then you go along to view it, and if you're happy you buy it. As you say you can always change them if you feel you need to.

 

To me its a bit like saying 'I'm not having a Skoda, I want a top branded car', when we all know they actually make very very good cars. Triple A tyres might be very good.

 

Don't let this spoil the overall 'I'm getting a new car' experience for you.

 

One thing I would do is look over the car very carefully inside and out while its still clean, check it has all the correct paperwork, service history etc, then insist on a test drive before signing any paperwork and make sure everything works as it should, climate control, heated seats, sat nav, television (if it has it) etc etc. See if it has a spare wheel, jack, and most importantly the locking alloy wheel nut.

 

Enjoy the city of Bath if you have time, its a really lovely place. Good luck with the new car.

Tell the dealer before you even set off down there. "Okay, you're being as awkward as you can be with me despite me wanting to pay you more money for the specification I'd be happy with. I'm going to be your worst ever customer if something goes wrong, something else isn't just as you say it is, something you say is present on the car or working correctly isn't so, or any other little intricacies I can find while I'm spending as long as possible going over the car with a fine toothcomb. Just so you know in advance, we can both be ****ty ******s if the need arises!"

http://www.motors.co.uk/car-40363070/35/ds

 

The advert makes no mention of Michelins but does say "Exact specification may vary from the details on this page"

 

I, personally, don't think you have a leg to stand on even though you may feel hard done by - unless that is the tyres are the wrong size, speed or load rating.

 

At £13,295 another £250 ish for decent tyres (Rainsports or similar) won't break the bank...

Completely agree  

It was just my eagle eye    that was looking for them in the original add on Skoda website that had massive Hi res pics and you could zoom in on them easily..and was discussed at initial point of contact..

Any way they have further got back to me saying saying they could fit other tyres at a cost that was still much dearer than I can buy them for myself even with there contribution applied to it...

So I will order 4 Unis for £217 when I get back , I even asked if I could keep the old Michelin in the Vast Boot  for a spare when I get a wheel...

So all's good :sun:  but that £217 could of went towards me upgrading my VCDS so that I can enable Hill Hold Control,XDS and all the other functions that should be as standard,,flappy paddles when I get hold of a steering wheel,mud guards front and rear,wind deflectors,wheel and jack,tow bar,roof bars and last but not least the Briskoda stickers for the windows....  

Thank you all for your input 

Del

Agreed with the comments about being picky when you get there..... Make sure the boot torch and door umbrella are both there before you leave!!!!

Completely agree

It was just my eagle eye that was looking for them in the original add on Skoda website that had massive Hi res pics and you could zoom in on them easily..and was discussed at initial point of contact..

Any way they have further got back to me saying saying they could fit other tyres at a cost that was still much dearer than I can buy them for myself even with there contribution applied to it...

So I will order 4 Unis for £217 when I get back , I even asked if I could keep the old Michelin in the Vast Boot for a spare when I get a wheel...

So all's good :sun: but that £217 could of went towards me upgrading my VCDS so that I can enable Hill Hold Control,XDS and all the other functions that should be as standard,,flappy paddles when I get hold of a steering wheel,mud guards front and rear,wind deflectors,wheel and jack,tow bar,roof bars and last but not least the Briskoda stickers for the windows....

Thank you all for your input

Del

I know this goes against every bone in your body but I personally wouldn't be too hasty in changing the tyres, look them up and see what ratings they get for noise, wet weather and grip, if they come out ok why not give them a go, you never know they might not be as bad as we fear, your not going to race them, the summers coming so it should be getting warmer and, er, drier!

Why spend over £200 on 4 new tyres when it's got 4 new tyres on it!!

If it wasn't for seeing Michelins in the pics do you think you'd be changing the tyres if had come with 4 new Three-A tyres from the start?

Edited 4 March, 201610 yr by bryanp

Agreed with the comments about being picky when you get there..... Make sure the boot torch and door umbrella are both there before you leave!!!!

Its not advertised with a torch or a umbrella  

 

What is this you talk about WaveyDavey

I should'nt of started reading your posts its costing me A FORTUNE  

 

Superb came with a rechargeable detachable torch in the boot (left hand side) and an umbrella in the rear near side door. Both as standard on this model.

I know this goes against every bone in your body but I personally wouldn't be too hasty in changing the tyres, look them up and see what ratings they get for noise, wet weather and grip, if they come out ok why not give them a go, you never know they might not be as bad as we fear, your not going to race them, the summers coming so it should be getting warmer and, er, drier!

Why spend over £200 on 4 new tyres when it's got 4 new tyres on it!!

If it wasn't for seeing Michelins in the pics do you think you'd be changing the tyres if had come with 4 new Three-A tyres from the start?

Am a bit of a   when it comes to tyres  

Worked with Smiley then National for too many years and have been to too many events on tyres to get it out of my head

Do you know the tyres are your only contact with the road...

Less than the size of a page on a tabloid paper.......

Oh your getting me started now  

Could'nt find any reviews on Threes and I was looking did find out you can get them imported for about £20 if you buy about 500 in a container 

Have Uniroyal Rainsport 3 on my C Class Wagon and they are Superb......

Edited 4 March, 201610 yr by DEL80Y

Am a bit of a when it comes to tyres

Worked with Smiley then National for too many years and have been to too many events on tyres to get it out of my head

Do you know the tyres are your only contact with the road...

Less than the size of a page on a tabloid paper.......

Oh your getting me started now

Could'nt find any reviews on Threes and I was looking did find out you can get them imported for about £20 if you buy about 500 in a container

Have Uniroyal Rainsport 3 on my C Class Wagon and they are Superb......

Ok mate, fair do's, sounds like you know what your talking about, sounds hypocritical after what I wrote but personally would only have tyres I know too but I know plenty of people who use budgets due to money constraints and seem happy! Thought it might be worth a try but can totally understand why you'd be wary!!!

Only use quality tyres as has been noted above safety comes first, then rolling resistance and noise. Not all necessarily in that order as  two of those point usually only come from quality tyres.  

 

Cheap and very cheap tyres do not come with those three points.

Superb came with a rechargeable detachable torch in the boot (left hand side) and an umbrella in the rear near side door. Both as standard on this model.

Been on to Skoda and they are going to supply these for me 

 

As they are" more cost effective"..

Edited 4 March, 201610 yr by DEL80Y

Only for dry days?

Its not advertised with a torch or a umbrella  

 

What is this you talk about WaveyDavey

I should'nt of started reading your posts its costing me A FORTUNE  

 

 

The combi came with a detachable rechargable torch in the boot. It looks like one of the boot lights but comes out as a torch (The twindoor didn't get this feature)....

 

And in the rear passenger side door when opened there is a space for an umbrella. I'll admit mine didn't come with it.... (I have purchased an umbrella from Next that has the exact same measurements as the Skoda one but at a fraction of the cost).... but i didn't push it too far as in my case the dealership had given me a few other things etc.... but with these guys you are dealing with being a bit more funny i think i wouldn't let it slip.

DEL80Y - I assume you now have your Superb sat on the drive. What are your impressions of the car?. Bath to Glasgow for your first drive certainly gives you a chance to try it out.

DEL80Y - I assume you now have your Superb sat on the drive. What are your impressions of the car?. Bath to Glasgow for your first drive certainly gives you a chance to try it out.

I will post later once I hear back from Skoda UK about the Saga......

(cant post on here the now as there may be a fellow Briskodian that may or may not work at dealership    )

So dealing with Skoda UK direct at the moment

tinternet is a small place.......................

I will post later once I hear back from Skoda UK about the Saga......

(cant post on here the now as there may be a fellow Briskodian that may or may not work at dealership    )

So dealing with Skoda UK direct at the moment

tinternet is a small place.......................

That is sad that you feel you may have to perhaps keep your cards close to your chest.

I will post later once I hear back from Skoda UK about the Saga......

(cant post on here the now as there may be a fellow Briskodian that may or may not work at dealership    )

So dealing with Skoda UK direct at the moment

tinternet is a small place.......................

I had a bad flight down as I had Man Flu (females on this site will know this as a slight cold) .Anyway I have blocked sinuses and this with Man Flu gave me an extremely bursting head on decent..(imagine grown man holding head with tears running down face) :peek: 
So was not feeling my best when I arrived to collect car.

Here is a wee bit of the story that i can talk about the now

I bet you'll find the sat nav has not  been updated either.

 

Correct V9 I think

Need to find out how to re-size pics (that's massive Sorry)
 

Agreed with the comments about being picky when you get there..... Make sure the boot torch and door umbrella are both there before you leave!!!!

Boot torch was :clap:  No umbrella, mats or boot net.........

Salesperson: "it was'nt advertised as having them"
Me ; Please check your E mails that I sent you also check adverts online its still on the website as such..

Go from slightly not pleased customer to getting slightly quite annoyed now customer 

An eternity passed with to-ing and fro-ing and "old" mats appeared and a brand new umbrella still no net...

To Be Continued...... :coffee:

Current maps are v13.... Dealer may say v12 are the latest though.

Current maps are v13.... Dealer may say v12 are the latest though.

What is 7918? is that not V9 Oct 2012..

7918 is V9, then there's been V10, V11, V12, and currently pn V13. Your sat nav has not been updated  (did I mention this at all...?)

As Rustynuts says above latest maps for 2016 is v13

Edited 9 March, 201610 yr by john999boy
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