Help Octavia VRS Tyres

bikerpart · 11-02-2007, 18:49

Hi

I have a 05 Octavia VRS coming up for its first set of tyres.

Has Continentals on

Does any on have any experience of fitting better tyres on the car?

Patrick

drm_jones · 11-02-2007, 18:54

This has been covered many times before so there should be a few threads kicking around on it.

My choice for new tyres would be Toyo Proxes T1-R - I have some of these on mine

There are many other tyre choices out there - a quick search should turn up many more options

LJ_Matt · 11-02-2007, 19:50

Yup,
I've just fitted toyo t1r's to mine - bear in mind that you can change the size from 205/50/17 to 225/45/17 with no problems and they're usually cheaper I believe.

MisterGT · 11-02-2007, 21:17

The search button is your friend

However, many have changed as general opinion is that the stock Conti's are not up to much on the vRS. As LJ_Matt said quite a few have changed to 225/45/17 as they tend to be cheaper (more cars use them) with no issues. Popular choices are Goodyear GSD3's, Toyo Proxes T1-R's (I am on my second complete set now) and Pirelli's (cant remember exactly which ones).

Snoetje · 12-02-2007, 20:24

Hello Patrick,

I changed from the standard Continental Conti`s to a set of Kumho KH11, much cheaper.

Kumho ECSTA KH11
205/50 R17 93W XL asymmetric

On heavy driving trough corners the car sticks a little less better to the ground then
the Conti`s, seems like a harder compound. (also when doing 0-60)
My car is a standard vRS btw.
Better though when driving in the rain, water goes smooth aside.
Best tyres for the money, my opinion.

mytyres.co.uk - Tyres for PASSENGER CARs cheap, bargains, look + save

No track expierence, so maybe the KnockHills are laughing about this

Was a chauffeur for tv and politics, so raced on the road now and then to be on time or to get skills

No bragging, but so you know I`m serious about driving and the tyres.
Let us know wich type won please, nice for a poll maybe.

Greetings, Snoetje

Morley · 13-02-2007, 14:04

I have had Toyos on mine for nearly 40,000 (mainly motorway) miles. Excellent grip in all conditions, reasonably quiet, reasonable price and I'm about to order another set! The originals...not sure now if they were Bridgestones or Contis didnt last as well.

SCVRS · 13-02-2007, 14:35

I have just changed my first set from Factory Fitted Continental to Goodyear Eagle F1's. I changed to 225/45/17 and had no problems so far (less than 500 miles in them!). Grip is great, far less understeer and road noise is as good as the conti's if not better. I paid £85 each fitted and balanced. Very Happy!

AlexH · 14-02-2007, 03:38

I paid £122 each for new Continentals as per what supplied with originally. I take it i'm paying too much or is this value for money - i reckon i can get just short of 15k on the front set.

RobClubley · 14-02-2007, 03:41

Yeah I'm getting aorund 15k a set - on my third lot of fronts now, original rears.
I have Falkens on the front now and they're pretty good.

AlexH · 14-02-2007, 03:47

I was told Michelins were the best for all purpose, is this trure? Only prob is that they are £140 per tyre.

P.s. I'm on night shift, what you doin up so late Rob?

RobClubley · 14-02-2007, 03:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexH

I was told Michelins were the best for all purpose, is this trure? Only prob is that they are £140 per tyre.

P.s. I'm on night shift, what you doin up so late Rob?

Did you notice my location? It's 15:50 here

AlexH · 14-02-2007, 03:51

Dohhh!

Another half hour.. then back out on patrol to persecute the innocent ;o)

RobClubley · 14-02-2007, 03:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexH

Dohhh!

Another half hour.. then back out on patrol to persecute the innocent ;o)

Sounds like fun! For you at least.

AlexH · 14-02-2007, 03:59

Not bad when you can break the speed limit... legally :o)

RobClubley · 14-02-2007, 04:02

Hehe.

ZootyRS · 14-02-2007, 15:53

I've just put four PZero Rossos on mine. Only done a few miles so can't comment on grip/performance/etc, but they're noticeably quieter than the Contis.

I thought long and hard about getting the T1-Rs as they're so highly regarded, but in the end I decided to stick with asymetrics as from bitter experience, punctures always happen at the worst possible moment and I like to know I can whack on the spare and carry on at full speed. The thought of pootling at 50 with a directional on backwards or an asymetric/directional mix does not appeal to me in the slightest.

ninja12innotts · 14-02-2007, 21:12

After reading many threads regarding tyres I decided on a set of Toyo Proxes TR-1's 225/45/17's.

After more googling and reading I ordered from www.elitedirect.com - £77 each delivered.

Ordered them Monday arrived today - Wednesday.

Luckily I know someone that works in a well known tyre place, so she is going to fit them for free ( well a few drinks anyway . And yes I did say she.

So many thanks to all who have posted their advice, I just hope you are all right about the choice.

11-02-2007, 18:49	#1
bikerpart New to Posting Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help Octavia VRS Tyres Hi I have a 05 Octavia VRS coming up for its first set of tyres. Has Continentals on Does any on have any experience of fitting better tyres on the car? Patrick

11-02-2007, 18:54	#2
drm_jones Worthless loser Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nowhere of interest to anybody Posts: 1,034 Members Car: Unimportant Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres This has been covered many times before so there should be a few threads kicking around on it. My choice for new tyres would be Toyo Proxes T1-R - I have some of these on mine There are many other tyre choices out there - a quick search should turn up many more options __________________ David 2002 Black Magic Octavia V/RS

11-02-2007, 19:50	#3
LJ_Matt Light Jockey! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 671 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Mk1 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres Yup, I've just fitted toyo t1r's to mine - bear in mind that you can change the size from 205/50/17 to 225/45/17 with no problems and they're usually cheaper I believe. __________________ Regards, Matt ________________________________________________ Assumption is the mother of all foul ups Now proud owner of a Kawasaki ER-6F too!

11-02-2007, 21:17	#4
MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 793 Members Car: Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres The search button is your friend However, many have changed as general opinion is that the stock Conti's are not up to much on the vRS. As LJ_Matt said quite a few have changed to 225/45/17 as they tend to be cheaper (more cars use them) with no issues. Popular choices are Goodyear GSD3's, Toyo Proxes T1-R's (I am on my second complete set now) and Pirelli's (cant remember exactly which ones).

12-02-2007, 20:24	#5
Snoetje Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 58 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres Hello Patrick, I changed from the standard Continental Conti`s to a set of Kumho KH11, much cheaper. Kumho ECSTA KH11 205/50 R17 93W XL asymmetric On heavy driving trough corners the car sticks a little less better to the ground then the Conti`s, seems like a harder compound. (also when doing 0-60) My car is a standard vRS btw. Better though when driving in the rain, water goes smooth aside. Best tyres for the money, my opinion. mytyres.co.uk - Tyres for PASSENGER CARs cheap, bargains, look + save No track expierence, so maybe the KnockHills are laughing about this Was a chauffeur for tv and politics, so raced on the road now and then to be on time or to get skills No bragging, but so you know I`m serious about driving and the tyres. Let us know wich type won please, nice for a poll maybe. Greetings, Snoetje

13-02-2007, 14:04	#6
Morley Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 95 Members Car: Unmodified Octavia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres I have had Toyos on mine for nearly 40,000 (mainly motorway) miles. Excellent grip in all conditions, reasonably quiet, reasonable price and I'm about to order another set! The originals...not sure now if they were Bridgestones or Contis didnt last as well.

13-02-2007, 14:35	#7
SCVRS Legend!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 541 Members Car: 53 reg Octavia Vrs & 57 reg Octavia Vrs 170pd TDi Thanks: 42 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres I have just changed my first set from Factory Fitted Continental to Goodyear Eagle F1's. I changed to 225/45/17 and had no problems so far (less than 500 miles in them!). Grip is great, far less understeer and road noise is as good as the conti's if not better. I paid £85 each fitted and balanced. Very Happy! __________________ Silver Mk1 Octavia vRS with Green Panel Filter & Silver Mk2 Octavia vRS TDi pd170 with Green Panel Filter Playstation 3 network id : SCVRS (feel free to add me)

14-02-2007, 03:38	#8
AlexH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East Posts: 66 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres I paid £122 each for new Continentals as per what supplied with originally. I take it i'm paying too much or is this value for money - i reckon i can get just short of 15k on the front set. __________________ Al.... Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

14-02-2007, 03:41	#9
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,042 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres Yeah I'm getting aorund 15k a set - on my third lot of fronts now, original rears. I have Falkens on the front now and they're pretty good. __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

14-02-2007, 03:47	#10
AlexH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East Posts: 66 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres I was told Michelins were the best for all purpose, is this trure? Only prob is that they are £140 per tyre. P.s. I'm on night shift, what you doin up so late Rob? __________________ Al.... Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

14-02-2007, 03:51	#12
AlexH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East Posts: 66 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres Dohhh! Another half hour.. then back out on patrol to persecute the innocent ;o) __________________ Al.... Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

14-02-2007, 03:59	#14
AlexH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East Posts: 66 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres Not bad when you can break the speed limit... legally :o) __________________ Al.... Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

14-02-2007, 04:02	#15
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,042 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres Hehe. __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

14-02-2007, 15:53	#16
ZootyRS Frustrated Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: It's grim Posts: 1,949 Members Car: Passat by day, Octy RS by night Thanks: 18 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres I've just put four PZero Rossos on mine. Only done a few miles so can't comment on grip/performance/etc, but they're noticeably quieter than the Contis. I thought long and hard about getting the T1-Rs as they're so highly regarded, but in the end I decided to stick with asymetrics as from bitter experience, punctures always happen at the worst possible moment and I like to know I can whack on the spare and carry on at full speed. The thought of pootling at 50 with a directional on backwards or an asymetric/directional mix does not appeal to me in the slightest. __________________ My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal

14-02-2007, 21:12	#17
ninja12innotts Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help Octavia VRS Tyres After reading many threads regarding tyres I decided on a set of Toyo Proxes TR-1's 225/45/17's. After more googling and reading I ordered from www.elitedirect.com - £77 each delivered. Ordered them Monday arrived today - Wednesday. Luckily I know someone that works in a well known tyre place, so she is going to fit them for free ( well a few drinks anyway . And yes I did say she. So many thanks to all who have posted their advice, I just hope you are all right about the choice. __________________ If you want to go really fast get a motorbike. Kawasaki ZX12R 0-60mph 3.5s, 0 - 100mph 6s, 1/4 mle 10.7s & 146 mph

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