VRSLOZ's MK2 Skoda Fabia vRS - Powered By TMC & ITG @ 211.6 BHP
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After my puncture incident the other day I decided it would be worthwhile to get 4 new tyres rather than just replace the front 2. I decided I wanted some Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta after rave reviews on tyre sites and other forums........and the fact they look pretty good 
. Only problem was no-one had any stock of them, I tried 3-4 places and there was just no stock anywhere.
I finally found some on LoveTyres.com but I wouldn't be able to get them until early next week and I needed them fitted this weekend. After a bit of bartering I managed to get them to send me the tyres on a Saturday delivery. I got up early yesterday just incase they turned up, 8am came, 9am came, 10am came, I was starting to get a little nervous. I then received a phone call from John @ LoveTyres saying they had been received at their warehouse in Hitchin instead of being delivered directly to my house. Not a problem as it's only the next town over and he said he would bring them to me. Ten minutes later he was at the door with the tyres in hand!
Soon enough I had them in the back of my car and ready to take to a friends shop to have them fitted.
Soon enough I went from this :
To this :
First impressions are that they are a lot more grippy than what I had previously, obviously they are only just wearing in so I will come back with an opinion in a few months.
With the tyres fitted I thought it was about time to get the Whiteline RARB on the car, only problem I had was the rear suspension bolts that seemed to be tightened by Superman! After a lot trying and forcing I gave up and drove back to my friends shop so he could loosen them for me. After that it was pretty much plain sailing.
The car seems to feel a little sharper but again I will report back once the tyres are bedded in so I can confirm or deny! Decided to pop down to Southend in the evening so got the car washed and waxed
And added a new sticker added for my friends business.
The ARB seemed to be knocking last night so today I spent time checking it all over and making sure nothing was touching. It seems to have stopped now thankfully.
Now.....what to do next!
. Only problem was no-one had any stock of them, I tried 3-4 places and there was just no stock anywhere.I finally found some on LoveTyres.com but I wouldn't be able to get them until early next week and I needed them fitted this weekend. After a bit of bartering I managed to get them to send me the tyres on a Saturday delivery. I got up early yesterday just incase they turned up, 8am came, 9am came, 10am came, I was starting to get a little nervous. I then received a phone call from John @ LoveTyres saying they had been received at their warehouse in Hitchin instead of being delivered directly to my house. Not a problem as it's only the next town over and he said he would bring them to me. Ten minutes later he was at the door with the tyres in hand!
Soon enough I had them in the back of my car and ready to take to a friends shop to have them fitted.
Soon enough I went from this :
To this :
First impressions are that they are a lot more grippy than what I had previously, obviously they are only just wearing in so I will come back with an opinion in a few months.
With the tyres fitted I thought it was about time to get the Whiteline RARB on the car, only problem I had was the rear suspension bolts that seemed to be tightened by Superman! After a lot trying and forcing I gave up and drove back to my friends shop so he could loosen them for me. After that it was pretty much plain sailing.
The car seems to feel a little sharper but again I will report back once the tyres are bedded in so I can confirm or deny! Decided to pop down to Southend in the evening so got the car washed and waxed
And added a new sticker added for my friends business.
The ARB seemed to be knocking last night so today I spent time checking it all over and making sure nothing was touching. It seems to have stopped now thankfully.
Now.....what to do next!
Looking good!
Nice smurf
Haha cheers pintsize
Good choice of rubber there mate
Love the fact part of your decision was they looked nice
I'm not going to lie, they look damn sexy 
Cheers bud, will talk to you and see if we can do something on the Saturday before Inters
Looks awesome! Love the out of the ordinary color combo!
Thanks bud, it's a bit marmite but I love it !
Ok a little update on the new tyres and RARB......
I am blown away, the difference with the 215s and the RARB fitted is night and day. I'm not sure if it's one more than the other or a combination of them both but it's the best money I have spent recently on any car.
The car did seem better after dropping it 40mm but now it feels so pinpoint and tight. Taking corners at any speed now is a pleasure to do and the car feels spot on. Body roll and leaning has been eliminated.
Might sound like I am bigging these products up but I really do think the handling on the car is now spot on and I couldn't be happier!
I am blown away, the difference with the 215s and the RARB fitted is night and day. I'm not sure if it's one more than the other or a combination of them both but it's the best money I have spent recently on any car.
The car did seem better after dropping it 40mm but now it feels so pinpoint and tight. Taking corners at any speed now is a pleasure to do and the car feels spot on. Body roll and leaning has been eliminated
.Might sound like I am bigging these products up but I really do think the handling on the car is now spot on and I couldn't be happier!
Gotta love a rear ARB
Certainly noticed the improvement in 'pinpoint' turn in with the LCR when my Eibach RARB went on. Great mod.
Definitely bud!
Nope, came with 205s mate
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