On 01/12/2021 at 10:38, Expatman said:

Guess so, both the Yeti’s have had 16” wheels as original equipment after getting Skoda(UK) involved at the buying stage. First bought in 2012 and present one bought in 2017 as one of the last made, SEL Drive, bought because I couldn’t find anything else that matched the Yeti in terms of cabin space, compact dimensions, drivability etc. and will average 44.5 MPG as my Yeti has done average on a brim full to brim full basis since new.

Problem is what to change to when the time comes - hybrid I guess, maybe the new Honda HR-V or similar.

 

New Yeti owner here, new as in I collect it tomorrow! I too looked at the new HRV as have put over 200k on Hondas , but starting at £27K and nearer £29 for a reasonable spec is a lot for a mid range car. Later in the week I read last weeks Autocar and they certainly didnt warm to it. 

 

22 hours ago, Welshyetiman said:

 

Reviews of new HR-V have to be taken with a large helping of salt! Most testers are not driving it like a Hybrid should be driven, e.g. if you floor it the revs will skyrocket to maximise power but if you are more gentle on accelerator you can make just as quick progress without the engine stressing. Several testers have a better view and even AutoExpress on their second test (in UK) praised the car. Have a look at the Honda forums - look at Honda Jazz 2020 forum where there are more informed views from potential buyers who have actually driven the HR-V around.

On 25/11/2021 at 19:03, Expatman said:

I used to have a set of Efficient Grips on alloys for summer and a set of winter Nokian's on steel wheels for winter. Changed myself Spring & Autumn. However even living in North Yorkshire rarely needed full winter tyres so decided to sell them and buy a set of All Season tyres on my existing alloy wheels to cover 12 months use. So far the All Season tyres have covered all the weather has thrown at me, they are a compromise but unless you are an extreme driver the performance is excellent all year round.

Same here. Goodyear Efficient grips for summer. Exceptionally quiet. Recently put on my set of steel wheels and Nokian winter tyres, and a substantial increase in tyre noise.  Nokians were bought as we used to live on a country lane heat could get snowbound  however now we have moved to near Oxford and near town so don't need to worry about the snow. Nokians are good below 7° but when these wear out I may look at all season tyres if I can find any as quiet as the Goodyears.

..put a few more miles on the new all season Toyos and they seem really quiet?

9 hours ago, survey said:

Same here. Goodyear Efficient grips for summer. Exceptionally quiet. Recently put on my set of steel wheels and Nokian winter tyres, and a substantial increase in tyre noise.  Nokians were bought as we used to live on a country lane heat could get snowbound  however now we have moved to near Oxford and near town so don't need to worry about the snow. Nokians are good below 7° but when these wear out I may look at all season tyres if I can find any as quiet as the Goodyears.

 

Just like you, I really don't have the need for winter tyres, my Efficient Grips are perfectly fine for my use (and probably even for winter). When I got my spare set of alloys for winter (to protect my nice alloys) there wasn't any need to put winter tyres on them so I put all seasons on them. I can now leave the all season wheel set on all year if I want to, or swap back to my nice alloys with Efficient Grips for summer. Best of both worlds.

 

Whilst there is obviously an upfront cost involved in buying an extra set of tyres,  that cost is spread out over the same period as if running one set of tyres, as tyre wear is balanced over that period.

 

 

10 hours ago, survey said:

Same here. Goodyear Efficient grips for summer. Exceptionally quiet. Recently put on my set of steel wheels and Nokian winter tyres, and a substantial increase in tyre noise.  Nokians were bought as we used to live on a country lane heat could get snowbound  however now we have moved to near Oxford and near town so don't need to worry about the snow. Nokians are good below 7° but when these wear out I may look at all season tyres if I can find any as quiet as the Goodyears.

The All Seasons tyres I fitted were Goodyear Vector All Seasons Gen 2 and like the Efficient grips are a very quiet tyre on the Yeti. If anything the Vector All seasons provide a smoother more comfortable ride than summer tyres so fit all my requirements. If I change cars - and that is difficult to find a replacement for the Yeti - then I would fit the same tyres to that.

Just now, Expatman said:

The All Seasons tyres I fitted were Goodyear Vector All Seasons Gen 2.

 

Same here.