winter

Hi all. Apologies if this has been covered before. I've got an Ibiza FR115 Sport DSG. Loving the car in almost every way (bar a really annoying rattle from the parcel shelf somewhere and an occasionally stubborn infotainment screen esp when loading AA) The issue I have is trying to get a...

Has anyone found any tailored ones? Genuine items? Be nice to keep the front mats for the summer only...

For those already running around on winter tyres (obviously not Leon specific obviously but where else can it go) but how do you feel about the tread movement? TBH I'm finding it quite disconcerting when the physics kicks in and the blocks move. Nothing too silly either and its movement and...

Hi. It is possible to drive 17" on Leon Cupra 07 - , but I decided to stay with 18" Orion Black from pre-lift Cupra ... P Zero Sotto 225/40/18

Hi All, Not sure if anyone has had this problem before? 2.0 16V GTI Basically i was driving and the engine just died on me, the only sign i have is a flashing OIL light when trying to start? Its been fine in -5 temps! But now its +3 it seems to have killed it :( the spark plugs...

With all this talk about how rubbish the LCR is on snow, especially with most (summer) tyres, I was wondering what solutions people have gone for. The way I see it, there are a few solutions, including another set of LCR alloys (if you want to stick to the OE look) with winter tyres on, and...

With the current inclement weather we are currently experiencing, does anyone know who sells basic steel wheels for the Leon ? wheel size is 16", don't have the foggiest of the offset. Looking at possibly buying some winter tyres. TIA

So the winter is upon us. What pressure are people setting their tyres at. My fuel cap sticker states 33 but I have had them at 35. What is best for this kind of weather? I have eagle f1's assys for my lcr alloys.

:D:D Dont have any of mine its tucked up in the garage but lets see urs!!!!!:D:D

olrite, my car is doing my head in. (as usual) it seems to be losing power, somedays its happy as hell revving to 5 grand then other days it feels like its struggling. ive give it service everytime its asked for it. all belts and oils are done. changed spark plugs and coil packs im...

guys, can i leave wheel polish on the wheels i.e put it on and leave it on over the winter months and then polish it off or will this cause a problem. i havent got the funds for winter wheels and dont wanna damage mine with the winter salts. can you guys recomend me other winter protection...

Hi all I have a mk2 cupra. Last winter i had a little slip into a kurb due to the ice/snow on the roads, buckled my wheel and steering knackered, still abit "funny" steering wise now but its ok. Question - Who changes to a winter setup? is it worth it? what would you recommend if so...

As the winter is fast approaching and the fact that I'm currently unable to drive because of a recent accident, I'm looking to get a bit of work done to the car while it's not being used. So far, I've decided to get all the wheels refurbished (mainly because a mate managed to screw one up...

OK, I realise these may be daft questions but I don't know much about cars and nothing about changing wheels... As mentioned in another thread, I've ordered some winter tyres (Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 205/55 R16 91H) on 16" steel wheels, to replace my stock 17" alloys (Pirelli Pzero Rosso...

Following the snow we had back in February/March this year I've decided to go for winter tyres on the diesel's this year. They did struggle a bit back then. It may seem a bit early to talk about this, but when would you say would be the best time to put them on? 1 November, 1 December? all...

I'm looking at getting some winter tyres, as I mentioned in this thread. Winter tyres seem available in 15" or 16" sizes. Am I correct in thinking that I'll be OK using 16" steel wheels with my FR TFSI? They're available with the tyres quite cheaply and I'm not too bothered about aesthetics...

Finally got my 16in alloys to replace my summer 18's, just wondering is it better to go for full winters in our climate or all weather.

I was out cleaning the car this morning and found it a little chilly which got me thinking about the forthcoming winter. Im new to this detailing stuff so thought Id pick your brains. What do you guys do during the winter months? Do you change your cleaning process?

Is the winter pack worth the money, as I spend a lot of time driving on dirty roads following other cars and lorries and its quite frustrating when during in the dark I can't see where I'm going because the headlights are dirty. Are the headlight washers any good? Leons with headlight...

well after the winter period and it been a nice day i thought i would give the car a quick wash then clay bar followed by poorboys black hole, quite happy with the outcome since havent been polished for a while, so here are some pics clay bar after bottom of drivers door