Ive tried a number of online sites to get tyres for my Fabia but they seem to be out of stock on quite a few.

 

Are they hard to get?  They are 205/45/16 W83.

 

 

I've recently had a full set of this size (205/45/16 W) fitted to my Fabia htp elegance by my local dealer. He offered me Kumho, Yokohama, General, Continental as well as a few more all delivered to him within 24 hours, so no, I don't think there is a shortage. It could be that you are searching for 'W83' instead of just plain 'W'. As you may know the W is the maximum speed rating of 270 km/h (168mph) for that tyre. If I were to do 168 mph in my Fabia I would also require W rated underpants... The speed ratings start at 'Q' (99mph) and go on up to 'W'. 

Easy to pull into a Tyre Centre local to you where you will get tyres fitted and have them check what they have or can have in on the next van.

http://blackcircles.com

http://asdatyres.co.uk

http://atseuromaster.co.uk

 

 

Edited 6 June, 20197 yr by Skoffski

This is not the most common size so options can be very limited if you need one or to be matched a pair instantly.

 

All of these have numerous options for 205/45/16 W or Y and 83 load in ditchfinder, mid-range and premium categories available in a few days.

If the full link doesn't work start at the front page.

 

https://www.tyrecity.co.uk/tyres/search/results/205/45/16/w

 

https://www.mrtyre.com/shop/tyres/?tw=205&tp=45&tr=16&ts=&sid=4234

 

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&kategorie=6&tabs=on&Breite=205&Quer=45&Felge=16&sowigan=So&suchen=Search+for+tyres

 

https://www.national.co.uk/tyres-search?Width=205&Profile=45&Diameter=16&Rating=W&LoadIndex=

 

 

The Fabia of course doesn't need tyres rated W or above plus the base models with the same engine power have 195/55/15 and V rated. However as W is manufacturer specified fitting V can be seen as a part that does not meet the safety approval of the car and hence invalidate insurance.

 

https://www.protyre.co.uk/car-help-advice/tyre-care/tyre-speed-rating-explained

 

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/tyres/tyre-speed-rating/

Would not invalidate any insurance, does not matter what came on from new, if the speed / load rating is enough, it's fine to use them

 

V rated is 149mph, so that even covers the vRS, even H or U rated would be enough for a 1.2Tsi.

 

I would use black circles, they get delivered to a centre near you and the price is fitted, simples....

 

massive choice

 

https://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search?width=205&profile=45&rim=16

 

 

Edited 7 June, 20197 yr by UrbanPanzer

Summer tyres in 205/45/16 are easily available, but more expensive than e.g. 205/55-16. I wanted to compare winter tyres and all-season ones and some are not made in this size AND they are much pricier.

Winter / all season are not as common as 'summer' tyres so are more expensive.

 

Look here for some all season tyres:-

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&sowigan=GAN&Breite=205&Quer=45&Felge=16&Speed=&kategorie=6&Marke=&ranzahl=4&search_tool=standard&rsmFahrzeugart=&tyre_for=PKW&suchen=Search+for+tyres

 

Look here for some winter tyres:-

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&sowigan=Wi&Breite=205&Quer=45&Felge=16&Speed=&kategorie=6&Marke=&ranzahl=4&search_tool=standard&rsmFahrzeugart=&tyre_for=PKW&suchen=Search+for+tyres

 

Thanks AG Falco