There is a 17" steel approved for the Kodiaq. I bought a set here:

 

https://seat-skoda.caffynsparts.co.uk/parts/skoda-parts/skoda-spare-wheel-kits/skoda-kodiaq-steel-wheel-for-winter-tyres/

 

My tyres were fitted today, just got to decide when to get them swapped.

Ready to rumble come colder weather 

 

I posted this is the Tyres thread, but it is worth repeating here.

 

Was advised by a colleague at work to check your car insurance if you are fitting wheels/tyres that are different size to the originals (eg smaller steel rims)

seems some UK insurance policies become invalid if you don't fit exactly the same size

 

Obviously its a legal requirement to have a valid insurance policy

 

 

But if you fit the recommended wheel and tyre size the manufacturer recommend for using with snow chains there is no issues,  EU and EU type approval,  and EU insurance companies.  So the winter tyre nonsense is clear for insurers now. Why would anyone go smaller than the manufacturers recommended size for fitting snow chains to,  even if never ever going to use chains.    Winter tyres and wheels and insurers is cover in the Briskoda insurance section. 

   

Some insurance companies just require you to inform them when you fit your winter wheels, and when you remove them. As long as the wheel size is the recommended size for the vehicle even from the poverty spec, then there is no problem fitting smaller steel wheels.

https://www.abi.org.uk/globalassets/sitecore/files/documents/publications/public/migrated/motor/abi-guide-to-winter-tyres-the-motor-insurance-commitment.pdf

Edited 31 October, 20187 yr by Kenny R

abi-guide-to-winter-driving---the-motor-insurance-commitment.pdf

Most in the call centres have not a clue,  and those that require you to say when tyres of the correct load and speed rating and type approval are changed are making it up as they go along.  Get them to send the t&c,s.   Get them to specify for driving your car in Europe when winter starts and finished and are winter tyres inappropriate in Autumn. Spring or even Summer

. Is September or October to fit them and what about in May?

Edited 31 October, 20187 yr by Offski

Any modifications I was once asked, I said just factory fitted options. He insisted on knowing them all. So evenmetallic paint went down on my policy as a modification! 

'they' should ask,  what tyre pressures did the dealership send the car out on with the eco tyres it has and do you intend driving in the cold or wet or snow with the crap the car cane with. 

On 31/10/2018 at 09:56, xman said:

Any modifications I was once asked, I said just factory fitted options. He insisted on knowing them all. So evenmetallic paint went down on my policy as a modification! 

Yes. I had this once. They insisted on knowing all the factory options, but then listed them incorrectly. I complained and they said the problem was I didn't understand English. I'm no longer with them!

I had a Mercedes once that had their top entertainment system called Comand. Told the insurer and an email came back “entertainment system included as commanded” 8-)

Today was a good day for swapping wheels 

 

A slick operation. If I say so myself.

 

Before and after.

 

To save scrolling - they’re Conti 850s on 17” Skoda Nanuqs.

 

As I hand washed the original Triglavs I was pleased to see that they are pristine after almost 18K miles.

 

Bring on the snow.

 

ps - the pics were before I drove along the street to settle the suspension back down a bit.

 

Edited 12 December, 20187 yr by BoxerBoy

Don't forget the wheel nut covers.

13 minutes ago, silver1011 said:

Don't forget the wheel nut covers.

 

Oh I didn’t forget. The OEM silver ones went back on as I can’t (yet) find the set of black caps that are “hiding” in my shed.

 

Little Boooggers!

 

(they came with the last plastic tweezers I purchased)

I fitted my 17” winter wheels a few weeks ago. Not much clearance with the 340 mm discs.

 

Beautiful cars guys - cant wait to get our Kodiaq. Im considering using the OEM 20" Sportline wheels as the winter setup.

7 hours ago, Kenny R said:

I fitted my 17” winter wheels a few weeks ago. Not much clearance with the 340 mm discs.

 

 

Indeed, the 17” wheel is pretty well filled with the disc.

 

A 2” drop is more than I’ve done in the past.

I've used the Skoda Steels for my winters. 215/65 17 tyres.

It’s sub-zero today so an early drive layed on the the base coat of Winter Grey patina that I’ll get used to for the next few months. Proper washes will be few and far between for a while.

 

Dirt. Grit. Spray. 

 

I was tootling in chauffeur-drive mode so can’t say the new tyres were tested too far. My passengers did comment that “this car rides well”, but their previous measure was probably a wee hatchback.

 

ps - the recent panel repair is invisible in picture 4 

 

Edited 14 December, 20187 yr by BoxerBoy

2 hours ago, BoxerBoy said:

It’s sub-zero today so an early drive layed on the the base coat of Winter Grey patina that I’ll get used to for the next few months. Proper washes will be few and far between for a while.

 

I have washed cars in below -20.

 

You just have to be quick 

On 26/09/2018 at 20:49, ak1956 said:

Hi All,

 Has anyone put winter tyres or similar on their Kodiaq yet, which ones, and how much. They seem in short supply on  the Kodiaq size tyres. Thinking of getting some for the winter as the forcast is so bad. Any suggestions?.

Thanks.

 

Check out some of the youtube reviews/tests of the Michelin Crossclimate+ which seem to defy physics -Great in the snow and useable all year round. I'd love some but can't justify the outlay as I do so little miles I'll likely swap my car in 3 years on the same tyres- at least the same rears.

13 hours ago, NCC-74656 said:

...Michelin Crossclimate+ which seem to defy physics...

 

Which should set alarm bells ringing.

 

Whilst they do get good results, an all-season tyre will always be compromised.

 

The Crossclimate is summer biased. Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons also get good reviews, but are more winter biased, and cheaper, so I chose these.

I wouldn’t fall for all the hype from Michelin, all season tyres have been around for a long time not a recent invention by Michelin as they would have you believe.

If I was to go down the all season route instead of swapping to winter tyres as I currently do, I’d go for Continental All season Contacts, the Goodyear’s above or Nokian Weatherproofs over the Crossclimates any day.

 

 

Mine are Hankook Icecept Evo. Since the summers from the factory were Hankook Evo I thought they should be OK. Have used various winters in the past, including Dunlop, where I have avoided Dunlop summers for a few years after a number of appalling experiences (including a little 1 litre Micra that would wheelspin if there was any hint of damp on the road).

Woke up to a beautiful day. Was reminded I should fit the winter wheels. So that was the afternoon job. Times 2.

 

Hubs & wheels look like rusty crap as usual. Only done 9 months and 4,300 miles.

 

OEM wheels cleaned up nicely with half a bucket of elbow grease. Just need an oily rag to finish them off and stack ‘em for a few months. 2 stacks of wheels make a nice storage table 😀