Skoda RS replacement tyres - interesting

[woofy]

I put those on our 6 as a test run for the Skoda. From memory the Skoda size was $430, but only $200 for the 6. I wasn't sure if changing the tyre size wouldn't cause issues in the long run though.

[VRS-Vic]

Got a puncture the other day (rear left), so drove around to about 4 or 5 places to get some quotes on 2 new tyres (After doing 40,000kms both rears were running pretty low themselves) After being offered everything from Toyo, Austyre, to Michellin..In the end decided to buy some Falken ZE912. Got them at $230 each which was around my budget.
First impressions: VERY happy with them. I find them to be quieter than the stock Continentals the RS comes with. I'm also surprised with how well they grip. With the way i drive, i used to get the occassional wheel spin off the lights, but with these, I haven't had one wheel spin yet.

I guess the real test will be how long they last.

[daft1014]

Thanks for the info on the Falkens. Seems like a great price! Just to confirm was that price for 225/40 R18XL 92W?

[K1W1]

I'm intrigued about the price and size as well. It's about half what they want for Michelins or other name brand tyres in the correct size.

[woofy]

Wait and see. It doesn't seem to matter which car, or car forum or friend. Everyone gets falkens, love them initially and then they wear badly, lose grip or don't last very long.

Each time I hope for a different outcome and so far it always ends up the same.

[VRS-Vic]

Yup 225/40/18's

They quoted me around $440 each for the Michelin PS3. I think they had the Michelin's PS3's 235/40/18's on special for $269 and said that although they were bigger and the speedo would be out, it would still be legal. But i'd have to change all 4.

[brad]

But i'd have to change all 4.

Why? It's not AWD & it isn't illegal to have different sizes front to rear. Preferably you'd have the old narrow ones on the front (therefore maintaining gear & speedo ratios) until they wore out but I can't see a 225/40 + 235/40 combo being an issue while you are getting maximum value out of your remaining 2 old tyres.

[dArK5HaD0w]

i was told the "235/40" is too wide for the 7.5" rim, that comes with 18" neptunes!?!?
more specifically - the 40 profile combined with the 235mm width is a bad combo on a 7.5" rim.
Hence the max width that we can safely put on is "225/40".

i researched into 235/40, cause they're more common, and hence cheaper by far. but the rim size required burst my bubble

235/45 is a different story as u got more sidewall to play with.

[brad]

i was told the "235/40" is too wide for the 7.5" rim, that comes with 18" neptunes!?!?
Hence the max width that we can safely put on is "225".

i researched into 235/40, cause they're more common, and hence cheaper by far. but the rim size required burst my bubble

I believe you are correct. 235/40 & 7.5" are out of spec. For some reason, I thought Rs had 8" rims.

[daft1014]

Yup 225/40/18's

They quoted me around $440 each for the Michelin PS3. I think they had the Michelin's PS3's 235/40/18's on special for $269 and said that although they were bigger and the speedo would be out, it would still be legal. But i'd have to change all 4.

Thanks for the confirmation. Would be great if you can give an update in a few months and let everyone know how they fare over time.