These came freshly fitted to the car when purchased - I guess they were the cheapest tyres to get it mot'd. To summarise they were just OK in all respects, though ultimately lacking for any spirited driving - especially in the wet. Decent comfort. Biggest frustration for me was inadequate rim protection - the slightest curb encounter resulted in scuffed rims. Replaced with Goodyear Eagle F1s - no comparison really.
Best Tyres for the Skoda Octavia vRS
Skoda Octavia vRS drivers have left 171 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 1,688,845 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
This page covers the Skoda Octavia vRS specifically. For the full picture, the Skoda Octavia page combines 495 reviews from every variant. All Skoda Octavia reviews →
- 171owner reviews
- 1,688,845 milescovered on them
- 99different tyres rated
- 74%average tyre score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 8.5 Current version: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 92% from 8 reviews | Best Summer Tyres |
| All Season | Michelin CrossClimate+ 9.4 Current version: Michelin CrossClimate 3 | 84% from 3 reviews | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 Best All Season Tyres |
Highest weighted owner score from Skoda Octavia vRS drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tyres for the Skoda Octavia vRS
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews from the Skoda Octavia vRS to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated tyre in the Summer category for the Skoda Octavia vRS is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 - 92% from 8 owner reviews across 57,100 miles. The current tyre in that line is now the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
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| 1 |
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92% | 8 | 57,100 miles | 8.5 |
| 2 |
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96% | 5 | 23,500 miles | 8.8 |
| 3 |
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82% | 9 | 98,600 miles | 8.1 |
| 4 |
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84% | 3 | 40,000 miles | 9.7 |
| 5 |
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82% | 3 | 31,000 miles | 8.9 |
| 6 |
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82% | 3 | 36,000 miles | 8 |
| 7 |
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81% | 3 | 0 miles | 8.7 |
| 8 |
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79% | 4 | 17,500 miles | 7.8 |
| 9 |
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78% | 4 | 103,000 miles | 8.4 |
| 10 |
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76% | 5 | 44,540 miles | 8.8 |
| 11 |
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76% | 4 | 18,100 miles | 6.8 |
| 12 |
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70% | 3 | 6,500 miles | 8.6 |
| 13 |
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61% | 3 | 32,600 miles | 6.5 |
| 14 |
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59% | 4 | 26,250 miles | 8.3 |
| 15 |
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50% | 3 | 14,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 16 |
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57% | 6 | 62,000 miles | 7.5 |
| 17 |
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48% | 3 | 17,000 miles | 3.9 |
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All Season tyres
The highest rated tyre in the All Season category for the Skoda Octavia vRS is the Michelin CrossClimate+ - 84% from 3 owner reviews across 57,200 miles. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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84% | 3 | 57,200 miles | 9.4 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
The best rated tyres that fit the Skoda Octavia vRS
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Skoda Octavia vRS driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/40 R18, 225/45 R17, 205/50 R17 and 225/45 R18 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
Summer tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Skoda Octavia vRS reviews |
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| 1 |
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9.7 | All your sizes | 3 |
| 2 |
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9.7 | 225/40 R18, 225/45 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
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9.5 | 225/40 R18, 225/45 R17, 225/45 R18 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
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9.4 | 225/40 R18, 225/45 R17, 225/45 R18 | 1 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
All Season tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the All Season category, in this car's sizes, is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Skoda Octavia vRS reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
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9.6 | 225/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
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9.5 | All your sizes | 1 |
| 4 |
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
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9.5 | 225/40 R18, 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tyres
No Skoda Octavia vRS driver has reviewed a tyre in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Skoda Octavia vRS reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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9.6 | 225/40 R18, 225/45 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
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9.5 | 225/40 R18, 225/45 R18 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
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9.5 | 225/45 R17, 205/50 R17 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
How long do tyres last on the Skoda Octavia vRS?
Across 13 end of life reviews from Skoda Octavia vRS drivers, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 10,000 miles and 32,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them.
Every tyre reviewed on the Skoda Octavia vRS
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 67 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 82% | 9 | 98,600 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 92% | 8 | 57,100 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 57% | 6 | 62,000 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 96% | 5 | 23,500 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 76% | 5 | 44,540 miles |
| Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 79% | 4 | 17,500 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Exalto Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 78% | 4 | 103,000 miles |
| Avon ZV7 | Summer | 76% | 4 | 18,100 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 59% | 4 | 26,250 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 84% | 3 | 57,200 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 84% | 3 | 40,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 82% | 3 | 31,000 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 82% | 3 | 36,000 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Cento | Summer | 81% | 3 | 0 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 70% | 3 | 6,500 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | Summer | 61% | 3 | 32,600 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta KU39 | Summer | 50% | 3 | 14,000 miles |
| BCT S800 | Summer | 48% | 3 | 17,000 miles |
| Lassa Phenoma | Summer | 95% | 2 | 43,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 94% | 2 | 6,300 miles |
| Nokian zLine Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 | Summer | 93% | 2 | 18,000 miles |
| Nokian WeatherProof Replaced by Nokian Seasonproof 2 | All Season | 91% | 2 | 1,014 miles |
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 7,000 miles |
| Hankook Optimo 4S | All Season | 85% | 2 | 36,000 miles |
| Nankang Sportnex AS2+ Replaced by Nankang Sportnex AS3 | Summer | 78% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ | Summer | 75% | 2 | 88,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | Summer | 75% | 2 | 36,800 miles |
| Nexen N6000 | Summer | 68% | 2 | 12,000 miles |
| Sailun Atrezzo Z4 AS | Summer | 63% | 2 | 30,011 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | Summer | 55% | 2 | 12,500 miles |
| Nankang NS2 Replaced by Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Summer | 44% | 2 | 32,000 miles |
| Infinity INF 05 | Summer | 35% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
Tyre sizes Skoda Octavia vRS drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
What Skoda Octavia vRS drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
Great fun in all conditions although not the most grip overall compared to PS4/5.Comfort/noise are good also.
However given the price significant price difference,I've bought these at £95,and the fun factor I will defo buy again.
In reality, these tyres are probably fine if fitted to a small city car or underpowered hatchback with a driver who is allergic to lateral acceleration. However, I'd make sure you are a beneficiary on their life insurance policy just in the event of a wet emergency stop or alternatively they live in the middle of the Sahara desert or the centre of death valley.
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Where this data comes from
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About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.

