Hello ...Just bought a Fabia VRS

Sumowrestler · 17-08-2005, 12:50

Hello ........Bought a Fabia VRS on Sunday 14th Aug.
Will take delivery on 3rd Sept.
I have read that the tyres do not work well in the wet.
Can anyone confirm and tell me what the problem is, are they very slippy in the wet?
I'm a bit disappointed if it will be dangerous in the wet.
It is fitted with Bridgestone tyres I think.

lfc958 · 17-08-2005, 12:59

Welcome

Depends what tyres are on it when you get it.

Suggest you ask the question again, when you know what tyres are on it.

doggy · 17-08-2005, 13:14

hi enjoy

Sumowrestler · 17-08-2005, 13:27

so looks like there are no problems with wet weather grip........no need to worry

spinndrift · 17-08-2005, 13:32

Only worry if it has Michelins fitted as they're a bit poor in the wet. They all came with them originally but no it seems to be either contis or bridgestones.

MarkyMarkD · 17-08-2005, 23:22

What are Skoda up to?

I ordered mine on 16 June and I'll be lucky if I get mine before yours. And you are only waiting 2 and a half weeks. :@

Wardy · 18-08-2005, 00:41

Probably due to the options you've specified?

Steve

MikeW · 18-08-2005, 09:28

Congratulations on your choice. Regarding the tyres, i have Michelins and have never really had a problem in the wet. Apparently though, the Bridgestones are superior in the wet thought if you like to "Push it"

Fluffmeister · 18-08-2005, 10:06

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Originally Posted by Sumowrestler

Hello ........Bought a Fabia VRS on Sunday 14th Aug.
Will take delivery on 3rd Sept.
I have read that the tyres do not work well in the wet.
Can anyone confirm and tell me what the problem is, are they very slippy in the wet?
I'm a bit disappointed if it will be dangerous in the wet.
It is fitted with Bridgestone tyres I think.

Check what is fitted when you pick it up M8, on Furby's it seem's to be whatever truck the eastern european mafia hijacked at the time. My 05 has Conti's on as standard for example. They are reasonable in the dry but no great shakes in the wet.

Fluff

ChrisRs · 18-08-2005, 11:58

I take delivery of my vRS on September 1st. I have seen it at the dealer and it has Bridgestones

17-08-2005, 12:50	#1
Sumowrestler Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mIDLANDS Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello ...Just bought a Fabia VRS Hello ........Bought a Fabia VRS on Sunday 14th Aug. Will take delivery on 3rd Sept. I have read that the tyres do not work well in the wet. Can anyone confirm and tell me what the problem is, are they very slippy in the wet? I'm a bit disappointed if it will be dangerous in the wet. It is fitted with Bridgestone tyres I think.

17-08-2005, 12:59	#2
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,069 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Welcome Depends what tyres are on it when you get it. Suggest you ask the question again, when you know what tyres are on it. __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

17-08-2005, 13:14	#3
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17-08-2005, 13:32	#5
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking Posts: 6,640 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Only worry if it has Michelins fitted as they're a bit poor in the wet. They all came with them originally but no it seems to be either contis or bridgestones. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun

17-08-2005, 23:22	#6
MarkyMarkD Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Leics UK Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What are Skoda up to? I ordered mine on 16 June and I'll be lucky if I get mine before yours. And you are only waiting 2 and a half weeks. :@ __________________ Do something useful - Join the BRISKODA Folding team: http://www.briskoda.net/modules.php?...warticle=&id=26

17-08-2005, 13:27	#4
Sumowrestler Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mIDLANDS Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	so looks like there are no problems with wet weather grip........no need to worry

18-08-2005, 00:41	#7
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,627 Thanks: 459 Thanked 362 Times in 350 Posts	Probably due to the options you've specified? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

18-08-2005, 09:28	#8
MikeW Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,508 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Congratulations on your choice. Regarding the tyres, i have Michelins and have never really had a problem in the wet. Apparently though, the Bridgestones are superior in the wet thought if you like to "Push it"

18-08-2005, 11:58	#10
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,981 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	I take delivery of my vRS on September 1st. I have seen it at the dealer and it has Bridgestones

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