Hi,

Recently bought Fabia vRS (14th Dec 06), 15k, 04.

Anyway, cos I'm a super-cautious so and so, I decided to get an extra spare alloy - OK, scuffed, kerbed, but at

Though the spare wheel is full size AND the tyre is the same as the originals (Primacy 205/45/16) there are '50 mph warnings' plastered all over the steel wheel - any idea why ?

Also, are the two large grilles to the rear of the spare wheel just for ventilation purposes ?

The 50 mph warnings are because some of the tyres fitted as OEM on Fabias are directional, and should only go on one side of the car. Hence there is a 50% chance it will be fitted on the 'wrong' side of the car, and needs to be restricted.

The grilles are the only stale air vents letting air out of the car, and the wrap-round rear bumper on the vRS shields them from the airflow, so they don't work too well. Hence the threads about heavy condensation in Fabias. (Ventilation is much better with the rear seats down)

The 50 mph warnings are because some of the tyres fitted as OEM on Fabias are directional, and should only go on one side of the car. Hence there is a 50% chance it will be fitted on the 'wrong' side of the car, and needs to be restricted.

Wondered if that was the case.

re the 'heavy condensation' - luckily not been affected by this (despite this extra load of 1/2 inch of water) - the dealer had already resealed the rear NS door.

Thanks for replying.

Don't thing any Fabia vRS's came from the factory on Directional Tyres. They may have been fitted with Asymmetrical tyres which can be fitted to either side when on the spare

mine lets in water now and again.i think what happens mine is the strap to shut the boot lid gets jammed in the boot rubber:thumbup: