My local Kwik Fit can supply Marangoni winter tyres in 225 40 18 as opposed to the standard 235 40 18, presumably this means the tyres are 1.0 cm narrower which wouldn't be an issue? Would the rolling circumference be the same? also they are 92 V rated as opposed to 95V- is this an issue?
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- Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:04 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Winter tyres - good time to buy!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12725
- Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:24 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Optical distortion on the left side of the windscreen
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2646
Re: Optical distortion on the left side of the windscreen
Only had the car a couple of months and just noticed my screen has this distortion on lower left side as well-if you run your hand over the outside it is very apparent the screen is not flat.Can't believe that VW quality control would be happy with this on a 24K car- would this be covered under warr...
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:07 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Winter tyres - good time to buy!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12725
Re: Winter tyres - good time to buy!
Hi guys, running on the 18" Interlagos , what are the recommended options for winter wheels & tyres? -18" on the present rims, or thinner higher profile tyres on 16 " or 17" rims? I imagine a smaller wheel and narrower tyre would give more grip but I want to comply with insur...
- Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Scirocco Talk
- Topic: Chrome Tailpipes...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 39837
Re: Chrome Tailpipes...
Just fitted the Skoda Yeti ones to my 140 TDi, block of wood, no cutting, great job,£25 from local Skoda Dealer.Thanks for the tip guys !
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:34 am
- Forum: General Scirocco Talk
- Topic: Your 1st winter as a Scirocco owner
- Replies: 130
- Views: 87892
Do windows stick in winter?
Hi, just had my scirocco for a fortnight now , well pleased so far.Thought just occurred to me, if winter and a bad frost, what way do the windows react when you try to open the car.Has anyone had issues with them sticking and not dropping the usual centimetre or so when the remote is clicked? Thank...
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:59 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: RCD 510 Bluetooth activation?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3994
Re: RCD 510 Bluetooth activation?
Trix,
Thanks. That seems to make a whole lot more sense.I am in Northern Ireland.
Sam
Thanks. That seems to make a whole lot more sense.I am in Northern Ireland.
Sam
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 4:05 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: RCD 510 Bluetooth activation?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3994
RCD 510 Bluetooth activation?
Hi. Just purchased a 2010 GT TDI 140 with the factory fit RCD 510 media system, remote buttons on steering wheel including Bluetooth.My previous car, a Seat Altea Sport 140 TDI had similar buttons and full Bluetooth connectivity but Scirocco system won't link up.Phoned local dealer who advised that ...