New tyres

[fredgroves]

On the Sport Contact 5's I've heard as low as 10k on the fronts on a stock GTI/GTD... I'd be wanting 14k ish for fronts really.

[Watts]

Thanks for that, it seems low but then my Pirellis would've gone at the front ages ago if not rotated. Be interesting to hear of others experience too for comparison, also of the Goodyears which can be had for under £130 a corner.

[Daz Auto]

Depends what you're after I guess. In terms of performance the new PS 4S is probably a superior tyre than all those you mention and seems much improved in the wet than the old MPSS. But it only comes in 19" (so far) and it is rather pricey being a brand new model with all the latest "technology" etc.

I read that they will be introducing other sizes from March 2018. I'm not sure if the extra performance is worth the extra money.

I'm planning on a set of standard Michelin PS4's, as they should be the best for wear. Wet performance has been shown in tests to drop significantly as tyres wear. My theory is - the longer a tyres lasts, the longer the performance will last. Also, any drop in performance should be gradual.

I believe the Michelins also have the "Premium Touch Effect" side walls. Which are designed to have a velvet appearance

[o`Neil]

I suspect the noise you are hearing is more wind and sh!tty road surface problems than tyres anyway

You`re probably right there.

[Don76]

All tyres now have "pass by" noise levels on the label. Whilst this is different to "in car" noise, it's still a good guide.

One may be 69bd and another 72db. Seems a small difference numerically, but that 3db difference equates to double the noise our ears hear.

If you want quiet, Pirelli  (and probably others) now make OE tyres for Audi with a foam liner inside the tyre. This drastically reduces the noise passing into the cabin.

Oh, and yeah - I work in tyres so I'm a bit of a geek on the topic.

[CHB100]

All tyres now have "pass by" noise levels on the label. Whilst this is different to "in car" noise, it's still a good guide.

One may be 69bd and another 72db. Seems a small difference numerically, but that 3db difference equates to double the noise our ears hear.

If you want quiet, Pirelli  (and probably others) now make OE tyres for Audi with a foam liner inside the tyre. This drastically reduces the noise passing into the cabin.

Oh, and yeah - I work in tyres so I'm a bit of a geek on the topic.

That's blown it an expert in tyres. But aren't Pirelli still soft as putty. I remember them on my mk1 and 2 in 80s. Lifespan 10k. Tyres surely are noiser due to low profiles lack of sidewall flex? It doesn't bother me, as fair trade off. Btw I like this foam layer idea. Geek, you're in the right place

[Don76]

Nowadays you can't really say a particular brand is this or that. They all have so many products in their line up. Tyres are always a comprise between certain performance measures.  Want good grip? Then wear will be poor. Want a tyre to last 50k then it ain't gonna grip.

The big challenge facing OE tyre makers currently is environmental pressures from govt (boring I know). It's all about emissions and road noise. The OE bridgestones that most people don't like are particularly strong in this area. The compromise being wet grip.

My final geek fact is on Michelin.  They're the compound masters. They now make an intermediate wet tyre for motorsport that has no tread. It's a slick for the wet. The compound is so clever that they can achieve faster lap times in the wet without the need for tread.

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Don76

Which tyre would you recommend with a budget of £90max?

[fredgroves]

Which tyre would you recommend with a budget of £90max?

I don't think you'll get any of the ones we are talking about here for 90 quid ?

[I wanted a GTi]

Which tyre would you recommend with a budget of £90max?

I don't think you'll get any of the ones we are talking about here for 90 quid ?

Yes you can