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I had a vibration on my 140 SE, which was cured by lowering tyre pressures from the, then, recommended 32psi to 31psi. I note on my FL L&K that there is no vibration and that the recommended pressure is 31psi. I have fitted Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, rated highest for grip, wear and noise, having been disappointed by the noise and wear of the original Dunlop Sports.
 
I picked up my late 2013 mk1 cr170 4x4 elegance 2 weeks ago. It had four new Goodyear vector all seasons fitted by the dealer but supplied by me, and I get wheel speed vibration around 60mph, which is there whether under power or coasting. Already been back to Stourbridge dealer for rebalance and they found the fronts were indeed out by several grams.

Apart from my surprise that so much discrepancy could creep in within 14 days, the problem remains and I've now emailed them to say under their 30 day car swap policy I'm not happy with it. It's going back on Wednesday for a further look.

In all other respects I really like the Yeti, but don't want a wobbly one.
 
Hi Santrix. I can totally understand why you wouldn't want a wobbly Yeti! Hairy ones are bad enough!?
When you say though " It had four new Goodyear vector all seasons fitted by the dealer but supplied by me", I presume you mean the car dealer you bought the Yeti from? Rather than a specialist tyre dealer / fitter? I've known some car dealers (although there are exceptions!) whose knowledge in tyres and correct fitting thereof, could be written on the back of a postage stamp. More likely to get good expertise at a specialist tyre fitter place - but again, there can be both exceptionally good and spectacularly poor among those too.

Beyond that, it's been known for a wheel to throw it's balance weights within a few miles of being fitted. Especially if not fitted 100% correctly in the first place.

I know of at least one specialist (South Shore Tyres, based in Blackpool for anyone living in the Fylde area of Lancashire), who can fit almost any tyre to any wheel "by eye", sufficiently well that when put on a machine to check, hardly ever need additional balancing added. Now that's what I call "expertise". Rare, but there are some out there! Same guy can be found most weekends at one or other motorsport venues and rallies around the North of England and Scotland. As he has many clients in motorsport who value his talents for the very reason mentioned.There are seldom facilities on hand for additional balancing in the remote areas where events are held. Look out for a large white Scania truck - ask for "Tony".
 
Flintstone said:
I've known some car dealers (although there are exceptions!) whose knowledge in tyres and correct fitting thereof, could be written on the back of a postage stamp.  
Ain't that the truth!

Just been to Chemix at Stourbridge (who I've always found to be exceptionally friendly and efficient) and found that every single wheel was grossly out.... working anti-clockwise from front nearside...









The rear wheels still had the original factory weights... I.e. They had not even been balanced!

All were balanced out to zero, and now my Yeti is super smooth. Rest assured I'll be having a word with the dealer...Edited by: Santrix
 
I love the earlier comment from Skoda about vibration being 'normal'. Wot a load of gonads!
I've had 3 Yetis and the have all been super smooth.
In my experience of 75 cars I would plump for wheel imbalance.
 
During the Kodiaq saga, I have learnt that although Skoda make cracking cars, their ability to communicate with their dealers, is sadly lacking.
 
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