Had a set of Goodyear Vector 4 Gen 2's fitted to one of our Octavia's recently.
225/45x17's at my local tyre fitters for £400.
Our other Octavia has had Michelin Cross Climates fitted for the last two years.
So I thought I'd share my experience although I should say this is not a direct comparison as one Octy is a Mk2 and the other a Mk3 and 205 v's 225.
Over the last 15 years or so I've swapped summer/winter tyres but the Cross Climates have reall