Here's my Monte on 15 inch alloys and Michelin cross climate tyres, ready for winter, ride is a lot smoother.

@DIZZY3

What size of CrossClimate did you get fitted?

They look a bit small.

 

195/50/15.

 

195/55 R 15 would have been the size to match the standard tyres.

Just went with what the tyre fitter recommended.

 

Pity about that, did they not have 195/55 R15's or just could not be bothered!

Edited 19 November, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

No idea just went with what he recommended.

Sorry not trying to pee on a parade. Not going to make much difference really, very ickle nearer the road, wheels going around a bit more.

It just goes to show that recommendations need checked.

The spares are 195/55 R 15 for the Fabia. 

Will certainly check next time, just thought they knew what  was the correct size recommended by Skoda.Thanks for input .

1 hour ago, DIZZY3 said:

195/50/15.

 

What tyre sizes are listed on the inside of your fuel flap?

 

What tyre size did you have before?

 

If you had 195/55R15 previously, you will need to increase your tyre pressures...probably about 3psi more...but check what the tyre pressures say on the inside of the fuel flap first.

Edited 19 November, 20196 yr by Carlston

UK Monte Carlo & Mk2 vRS Fabia are on 205/40 R 17's from the factory.

 

The Spares when they have them are 195/55 R 15

Edited 19 November, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

OP, I'm guessing from your wording in the first posting that these are wheels bought only for use in winter, after that you will revert to fitting the original wheels and tyres, if so, why did you not pick a set of winter tyres instead of these all season tyres?

 

Winter tyres are the best product for roughly half the year and summer tyres for the other half, all season tyres will always be a compromise - a lot better in winter than summer tyres, but not as good as winter tyres in winter, similarly not as good as summer tyres in summer, I'm just curious that is all and maybe your answer will assist others still thinking about using a second set of wheels and tyres in winter.

The 17 inch alloys were to crashy wanted a more comfortable ride , I was recommended that Michelin cross climate were the best all round tyres, as I am getting older comfort is more important.

They are a good all round tyre / all season tyre.

All tyres should be round...

24 minutes ago, DIZZY3 said:

The 17 inch alloys were to crashy wanted a more comfortable ride , I was recommended that Michelin cross climate were the best all round tyres, as I am getting older comfort is more important.

205/40R17 tyres increase your gearing by 3.4% compared to 195/50R15 tyres and 3.2% compared to 185/60R14 tyres.

 

205/40R17 tyres have the same outside diameter as 195/55R15 tyres, so the gearing is the same.

 

With 195/50R15 tyres you can lower your tyre pressures by about 2psi compared to 205/40R17 tyres. Check the inside of your fuel flap for the tyre pressures of the tyres that you can use. If it doesn't show the 195/50R15 tyre size, you can use the tyre pressures shown for either 185/60R14 or 185/55R15 tyres, as these have the same load index for non-XL tyres.

4 hours ago, DIZZY3 said:

The 17 inch alloys were to crashy wanted a more comfortable ride , I was recommended that Michelin cross climate were the best all round tyres, as I am getting older comfort is more important.

 

Ah, you are using these new 15" wheels all year round now, so all season tyres makes a lot more sense!

Yes, after reading good reviews, thought I would give them a try.

Do not go taking advice on increasing tyre pressures to make up for smaller tyres being fitted.

Look at the Eco pressure and the minimum pressure and pick some pressure in between that feels right and gives the ride you want.

 

Just be safe with the pressures, and enjoy.

 

 

I have no idea what is on the Mk2 Fabia Monte Carlo TSI or TDI Fuel flap.

The vRS has this.

Edited 21 November, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot