what tyres do folks have on their Rapids

[Sanj]

Mine came with 215/45 R16.

[camelspyyder]

Same size on my Ibiza -  I have Dunlop SP Fast Response - grippy ,quiet and smooth riding. Still good at 24000.

 

 

Edited 12 July, 2018 by camelspyyder

[camelspyyder]

Not a very common size but 66 different tyres with ratings in that size here:

 

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Search/Size/215-45-16/Order/Rating

 

24 tyres in that size with consumer reviews:

 

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/16-Inch-Tyres/215-45-16-Tyres.htm

 

 

Edited 12 July, 2018 by camelspyyder

[Sanj]

17 hours ago, camelspyyder said:

Not a very common size but 66 different tyres with ratings in that size here:

 

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Search/Size/215-45-16/Order/Rating

 

24 tyres in that size with consumer reviews:

 

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/16-Inch-Tyres/215-45-16-Tyres.htm

 

Thanks. Mine are Bridgestone Turanza which according to the list have an average rating.

 

[kefs67]

Davanti's, a 'budget' tyre, but very good. I will replace with the same when the time comes

[MickA]

"Mine are Bridgestone Turanza which according to the list have an average rating"

 

Same here on my Toledo 16", not the quietest of tyre, infact they seem rather harsh but are wearing well. I suspect I will be ditching them on age rather than wearing them out

[RickW]

My Fabia came with Bridgestone Turanza 215/45 R16 tyres and they've been fine and lasted well (now on 23k).

 

Noise wise I've got used to them, but road surface has a great bearing on sound in the cabin I've found.

 

[camelspyyder]

My current OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 are so noisy they actually ruin the car in comparison to its OEM Continental-shod but otherwise identical predecessor. 

Thanks for nothing VW!

 

I honestly don't know how Bridgestone are considered one of the 6 premium brands.

 

 

 

Edited 15 July, 2018 by camelspyyder

[chrisgreen]

My Spaceback came with 185/60/15 Dunlop’s, but due to the excessive road noise I swapped them out fairly early on for Michelin CrossClimate all-weather tyres. 

[Sanj]

2 hours ago, chrisgreen said:

My Spaceback came with 185/60/15 Dunlop’s, but due to the excessive road noise I swapped them out fairly early on for Michelin CrossClimate all-weather tyres. 

It's strange how they come with such different sizes. I am finding the Bridgestone Turanzas quite noisy

[chrisgreen]

16 minutes ago, Sanj said:

It's strange how they come with such different sizes. I am finding the Bridgestone Turanzas quite noisy

As you work up the range the wheel sizes grow. Mine is the highest spec that still came with 15s, from there it moved on to 16s and some specs even had 17s IIRC.

 

Personally, having had cars with 16, 17 and 21inch rims, I much prefer the 15inch wheels. The higher sidewalls make for a more comfortable, bouncy ride (hit a bump with very low profile wheels and by christ do you feel it), and little wheels with big sidewalls are better suited to bad weather conditions like snow etc.

 

Also, 15 inch tyres, even big brands, are really cheap!

[Delberthot]

7 hours ago, chrisgreen said:

As you work up the range the wheel sizes grow. Mine is the highest spec that still came with 15s, from there it moved on to 16s and some specs even had 17s IIRC.

 

Personally, having had cars with 16, 17 and 21inch rims, I much prefer the 15inch wheels. The higher sidewalls make for a more comfortable, bouncy ride (hit a bump with very low profile wheels and by christ do you feel it), and little wheels with big sidewalls are better suited to bad weather conditions like snow etc.

 

Also, 15 inch tyres, even big brands, are really cheap!

 

I loved the 15" rims on my last Rapid. It was the perfect combination of ride comfort and handling, especially when I fitted the Goodyear Efficientgrip XL tyres. Those were reasonably expensive for 15"s at £60 each.

 

My new Rapid will have 17"s but will be nowhere near as hard and thumpy as my current Scirrocco R on 245 35 R19 tyres and non existent suspension with tyres coming in at £140 each 

[camelspyyder]

2 hours ago, Delberthot said:

 

I loved the 15" rims on my last Rapid. It was the perfect combination of ride comfort and handling, especially when I fitted the Goodyear Efficientgrip XL tyres. Those were reasonably expensive for 15"s at £60 each.

 

My new Rapid will have 17"s but will be nowhere near as hard and thumpy as my current Scirrocco R on 245 35 R19 tyres and non existent suspension with tyres coming in at £140 each 

 

If its brand new  you should insist on something other than Bridgestone Potenza 050A to be supplied. My new one came on those. They are noisy and harsh in the 215/40R17 size Skoda fit. Indeed compared with the same size Conti Premium 2 fitted to my old one, they ruin the car.

 

 

 

Edited 24 July, 2018 by camelspyyder

[Sanj]

Managed to get a spare alloy wheel. Searching for 215/45 R16 tyres. Seen budget ones for about £60 all inclusive

[Delberthot]

2 hours ago, camelspyyder said:

 

If its brand new  you should insist on something other than Bridgestone Potenza 050A to be supplied. My new one came on those. They are noisy and harsh in the 215/40R17 size Skoda fit. Indeed compared with the same size Conti Premium 2 fitted to my old one, they ruin the car.

 

 

 

 

When I bought it the car was already sitting in Germany and arrived into the UK last Friday so I'll probably get it towards the end of this week. I can't see me being able to change tyres but I'll see how I get on with these.

 

But I am coming from the most uncomfortable car I have ever driven in my life so anything will be an improvement 

[georgeguta]

Hi guys,

 

I have a question. I wonder if i could put rims from VW Jetta to Rapid. 

 

Thank you

[Delberthot]

As long as all the measurements match or are close to OEM then you should be ok.

 

Check out the wheel size website for info

Edited 31 July, 2018 by Delberthot

[georgeguta]

VW Jetta

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/volkswagen/jetta/2012/#sel=372:1,375:1

 

Skoda Rapid

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/rapid/2018/

 

I dont know if there is a big difference. Can you please help?

 

Thank you

 

 

[peter3197]

22 minutes ago, georgeguta said:

VW Jetta

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/volkswagen/jetta/2012/#sel=372:1,375:1

 

Skoda Rapid

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/rapid/2018/

 

I dont know if there is a big difference. Can you please help?

 

Thank you

 

 

Can't use them, different bolt pattern.

 

[Delberthot]

Absolutely. Without looking at the other demensions the skoda is 5x100 and the jetta is 5x112 bolt pattern

 

 

[georgeguta]

Thank you very much for your answers

[chrisgreen]

Costco card holders - just had an email this morning, it is doing a promo on Goodyear tyres:

 

[Delberthot]

I had those goodyear efficientgrip tyres on my last Rapid. The fuel economy wasn't as good as with the continentals but the grip was incredible

[Guest]

I just brought 2 laufann tyres which are 'last years hankooks' for my wife's fabia. They cost £59 each fitted for 195x50x15 and seem like a very good tyre.

Owner couldn't recommend them highly enough.

I got quoted £79 for my mc which has 205x40x17 tryes

[DunDunFather]

I've gone some 18s on their way for my Rapid Sport which has been lowered using the OEM Eibach kit, what tyre size do people recommend? I've been quoted both 225/35 and 215/35?