Skoda RS replacement tyres - interesting

[daft1014]

I'd buy another Federal & plonk it on the rear with the matching one. Put the Dunlops on the front. When one wears down to about 5mm, change it out for your "spare"; keep it for when the other is bald then fit it to that tyre (badly explained but basically you are trying to wear out all 3 tyres). They really aren't a very good tyre as they get funny wear patterns on them.

Yeah I will consider that if the dealer/dunlop or tire rack don't work out. There doesn't seem to be any difference with feel or noise with a single Federal on there.

i doubt you'd get a full size spare in the wheel well without having to raise the floor about 50mm

The good news is that the well fits the 18" and the toolkit. I had the ripped 18" in the well with the toolkit while trying to get a replacement.

The toolkit is not much chop though. The jack really needs a wider base to be stable on anything but the flattest surfaces. Thank goodness they don't need to be used often.

[daft1014]

There was a situation about 5 years ago where many Toyota Landcruisers (the top of the line model, Grande?) were running around with bald tyres because only one manufacturer made the correct tyre for that vehicle and there simply weren't any in the country. The problem is not limited to "exotic" vehicles by any means. I just wish there could be a standard set of wheel and tyre sizes that everybody used. As it stands at the moment if the manufacturers engineers decide that a vehicle needs an odd ball sized tyre they just go to wheel and tyre companies get a batch made for their production line and bugger the customer in 5 years time when thats a real orphan size.

I agree with the sizing thing. Especially considering the price differences between 235's and 225's.

Skoda is really having a bit of a laugh with fitting 92Y's OEM on the RS though (at least on my model).

Not a hope an RS would ever get near 300. I guess it's all about the look.

[Tezzwokka]

Rather than start a new thread. I need new tyres, so far I've costed Michelin PP3's (235's) at Costco and then found on Ebay Pirelli Pzero nero (225's) which will work out to a slightly lower price after delivery and fitting. Both prices are comparable with importing from Tirerack and I like the idea of sourcing locally.

Anyone have suggestions as to which is better for handling and noise. Longevity isn't a major issue as I'm sure either of these last longer than my original Conti's. From reading previous posts, the Michelin's are highly regarded but I have read good reviews elsewhere on the Pirelli's.

[Ozsko]

Michelins have a history of being noisier than Pirelli tyres as long as I have been using them for the last 30 years. I have P Zeros on the Superb and they will do me but then I am not flinging it around corners either, well no too often. Most modern European tyres are good and most drivers would not approach the limits of them or could they tell the difference by feel. I need to find some cheap wheels and tyres for dirt roads, the ones on the Superb don't like them at all.

[dodgey]

Skoda is really having a bit of a laugh with fitting 92Y's OEM on the RS though (at least on my model).

Its not only Skoda but on the whole range of VAG cars using the Golf chassis. Even the old engined 2.0l (NA) MkV Golf... Was the same on my old GTI. It's crazy!

[CanberravRS]

I have to admit that the Conti's on the 18' rims on the 4x4Superb are great but also I feel the V6 is undertired. The high load rating tires at 225 feel like the runflats I had on my 2003 CooperS, yet a little more compliant. I'm planning on going to Pirelli next as many R36 owners have suggested them, but with only 5400klms on the clock that's a while away.

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[zach]

my father just got these Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 (W) on his Accord and paid $115 a corner. Unbeatable value and they provide 65,000kms warranty on the 205/55/16s.

Tire Track have 235/40/18 for US$118

[Ozsko]

I have to admit that the Conti's on the 18' rims on the 4x4Superb are great but also I feel the V6 is undertired.
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In what circumstances? Big tyres lead to other issues, high steering rack loads being one, tramlining another. In the end a lot of engineering went into the car for its intended purpose.

[dArK5HaD0w]

true the 235s r cheaper than the 225s, but u can't fit 235s without scrubbing on the octavia.

[Tezzwokka]

true the 235s r cheaper than the 225s, but u can't fit 235s without scrubbing on the octavia.

Scrubbing where? I've got 235's on the back of my RS at present , no problems. It's just that they at GT radials and I don't like them as the traction control comes on WAY too early now. That's why I'm asking about different brands. The Pirelli's are $186 ea (plus delivery, fitting and balancing).

[CanberravRS]

In what circumstances? Big tyres lead to other issues, high steering rack loads being one, tramlining another. In the end a lot of engineering went into the car for its intended purpose.

Its just a feeling, and the fact that the Superb 4x4 V6 at 1800kgs is running the exact same tires that the 1500kg Octavia VRS is a little concerning to me. I know the tire life on the Octavia was brilliant, but i get the feeling on the front of the Superb V6 im going to be scrubbing the edges pretty hard unless I potter around..
Im not saying they got it wrong but its just a feeling based on previous cars that where adequately shod with enough rubber for the task. The VW R36 with the same weight and driveline get 235/40/18 for what ever reason.. so its all a bit odd to me.

[K1W1]

Yellow pre FL VRS wagon in Burwood Hwy Ferntree Gully about 10.20 tonight. Turned right into Dorset Road and went north.

[woofy]

Did you look at the PS3s, I put them on our 6 as a test run for the Skoda, they were a lot cheaper in that size, pretty much half the price for the same tyre. So far so good. The tyre people have really liked them as well.

[Ozsko]

Its just a feeling, and the fact that the Superb 4x4 V6 at 1800kgs is running the exact same tires that the 1500kg Octavia VRS is a little concerning to me. I know the tire life on the Octavia was brilliant, but i get the feeling on the front of the Superb V6 im going to be scrubbing the edges pretty hard unless I potter around..
Im not saying they got it wrong but its just a feeling based on previous cars that where adequately shod with enough rubber for the task. The VW R36 with the same weight and driveline get 235/40/18 for what ever reason.. so its all a bit odd to me.

Look at it from their engineering view, a Superb is not a sports car and was never created to drive fast as the VRS etc were, so accepting it was not designed and engineered to do that then the tyres do the designed job. I know what you mean as the front washes out when it is pushed but I am afraid you have to put up with it as to modify the handling would be pointless, the front is just too heavy. It has the Audi disease of the motor is too far forward, all Audis suffer the same way, they won't turn in and when they do they wash out the front badly. My Superb does it and it has not got the weight across the front your has due to no 4WD. Ultimately 4WD is bad for handling as the tyres are being asked to do an extra task which is transferring power to the road and the more you ask of a tyre the less it works well at going around corners. Today after reading your comment I took it out and had a very fast drive through some roads near home for the first time since I owned it and the understeer and reluctance to turn in are very noticeable but I expected nothing less. Actually I was surprised it handled as well as it did as I thought it would be a real dog but was fairly gentle at the most extreme speeds.

[K1W1]

A couple of 40kg sacks of Redimix in the rear of the boot should solve the weight distribution issues then.