Skoda RS replacement tyres - interesting

[woofy]

At 45k our Michelen PE2s are still going gangbusters, so glad I got my car when I did, as the tyres they used afterwards weren't close.

Hopefully the PS3s will work well, we had them on the 6 but it hardly pushed their limits. My mate has over 60k and still on his original PE2s as well, and still grippy right to what has to be soon the end.

[K1W1]

I have about 35k on my Kumhos (KU31 I think, must check). They are definitely getting noisier than when they were new they are probably about 60% worn I guess. Can't say i have noticed much difference in the wet but if I feel like driving in any way in a spirited fashion I do it when road conditions are suitable definitely not when there is a mixture of water and oil on the road surface.
The original Dunlops I have lasted 37k when I got a flat on one and it wasn't worth repairing it because they would have only lasted a few thousand km more. I wanted PS3's at the time but there were none in the country.
Overall I can't complain about the price / performance / wear ratio of the Kumhos. I will probably look at another set when the time comes.

[safetyman]

Just an update regarding the longevity of the Michelin PS3's.

I've just replaced them on our car and they wore perfectly for 60000km.
They were put on the car at 19000km and have just been removed at 79000km.
The grippiness remained constant throughout.

These were in the 235/40 size.

I'd recommend them to anyone wanting to changeover.
And they're a great deal cheaper in this size too.
$265 per tyre from Jax in Sydney.

[kendog]

Great feedback there safetyman!

[wombatoutofhell]

Are they legal in the wider size?

[Diesel_vert]

Are they legal in the wider size?

If you want to stay within the regulations, 235/40 R18 tyres are only supposed to be fitted on 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 or 9.5 wheels.

But I think you would have to be very unlucky to get caught out.

[kendog]

If you want to stay within the regulations, 235/40 R18 tyres are only supposed to be fitted on 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 or 9.5 wheels.

Good to know! Which width rims are 225/40/18 tyres allowed on?

[K1W1]

235/40 R18 tyres are only supposed to be fitted on 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 or 9.5 wheels.

Good to know! Which width rims are 225/40/18 tyres allowed on?

Your answer was already posted before you asked.

[Diesel_vert]

Good to know! Which width rims are 225/40/18 tyres allowed on?

225/40 R18 tyres should be fitted on 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 or 9.0 wheels.

[kendog]

Your answer was already posted before you asked.

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225 not 235.

225/40 R18 tyres should be fitted on 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 or 9.0 wheels.

Nice one, thanks DV!
My Rims (18" x 8") came optionally in a staggered set with 9" rears instead, which I wussed out on, and now nearly 11 months later, I'm thinking of getting the 9" rears. Just wondering if my Kumho 225/40/18 's that are currently on my rear 8"s would be fine on the 9"s, seems so. Thanks again DV.