255/60/R18’s. Running standard 18” rims, but went up a little in the aspect ratio. Standard is 55, but really notice the more compliant ride, less darting on the tram lines/cambers. Wish I’d done it a while ago. Thing is, you really have no idea what the previous owners did to the tyres...

@neilly 255’s

Ratio not ration! Bloody spell check!

Had them fitted today.... very very happy... actually went for a higher aspect ration of 60 (factory on 18’s being 55). So not 100% OE but already experiencing a more compliant ride.... and no tram lining, vibrating, wondering.... garage only had 4 AT2’s so AT3 on rear door.... will have...

@Marmaduke - so what’s the job that takes you out at that time in the morning?

Not all dealerships charge... just show them the v5 to prove it’s your car. I paid for an on-line code finder. Took a couple of hours to come back to me. It’s not automated, so somebody needs to be at the other end of the internet to find it for you.

Just had 4 new AT2’s fitted.... what a difference. No vibration, pulling or tram lining. Really does surprise me every time when you invest in tyres. The 4 previous were a really mixed bag of Sureskid Nogrips and Ditchfinder Sports (on vehicle when purchased)

fitted....

£108 per corner...... didn't seem a bad deal....

Found some AT2 at clearance price..... fitting on Saturday....

Mike (Dynachip) did mine last month.... I'm still running the EGR, but that's next on the agenda. He comes to you, and basically it's a different engine once he's done. Doing the EGR afterwards doesn't make a difference to the map according to Mike, it just gets a bit better.... He also runs...

@biketeacherdave - what’s the upgrade on the thermostat? Sounds just like the kind of thing I need!!!!

Apologies for short response above - others have provided more fulsome compared to my single line! My bigger answer would have been pretty much in line with @300bhp/ton and @joojar - but without the use of the word "hysteresis"

torque converter locking-up as designed?

@brian47 good check-list, happy that everything (except tyres as per other post) can receive a tick. Also, make sure heated seats are fully operational!!!!

Fitted cruise control, removed, cleaned and lubricated ambient temp sensor, and replaced more bulbs in climate control

Good tip... I actually took mine out, stripped and recovered... it’s really not that daunting, just bag the components as they come off and work methodically. I removed mine to effect a proper repair on the sunroof. Also a really good opportunity to properly clean all the trim components as...

No... D4... divorce... Polo.... D2. But I guess I have more time to keep the D2 roadworthy now....

No - sorry - no record of the supplier I used - was 4 years, a D2, a D4, a VWPolo, a D2 and 1 divorce ago.......

Cheers @brian47 - I did realise I was opening up a potential can of worms - its just when I am looking at +£500 expense, I was perhaps wondering if someone had discovered the "new" Avon Ranger or similar. Regards bank balance, I've not got cash to burn (who has these days) but there is such a...