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Offline GTDING

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Tyres and Anti-Tramp!?
« on: 26 March 2017, 17:27 »
Still gaining knowledge on the new Golf we have. Having heard many bad things about the standard fit Bridgestone tyres, on the GTD. Could someone recommend some tyres, that are a good alternative to them  please? Also just why are the Bridgestone tyres, so very awful? Thanks.

Also, the woman in the showroom, mentioned something about blue liquid, that only the mechanics should change. I know is not oil, nor coolant, so just what is this mysterious blue liquid? :huh:

Lastly: Anti-tramp, what on earth is that!?
« Last Edit: 29 March 2017, 21:50 by GTDING »
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Offline Watts

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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #1 on: 26 March 2017, 17:35 »
Rather than re-open the massive can of worms that tyres can be, just look a little further back and there has been many a thread on the subject!

Do they use Adblue in VW diesels now? That could be what was being referred to but I thought that was user top up?
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #2 on: 26 March 2017, 17:36 »
I imagine the fluid is AdBlue, an additive used to help with diesel emissions

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/diesel/adblue

You'll be glad to know that the tech isn't used on the GTD, not yet anyway
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #3 on: 26 March 2017, 17:56 »
My parents Merc has a high capacity Ad Blue tank. So it is expected that it will only need filled during servicing.

The opinion of most owners is that the OEM Bridgestone tyres don't offer as much grip as many alternatives. They do wear well though. :rolleyes:

Possibly the best tyre currently available is the new Michelin PS4. Though Continental, Goodyear and Dunlop have tyres that should be almost as good for less money. Check tyrereviews.co.uk
« Last Edit: 26 March 2017, 18:14 by Daz Auto »
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #4 on: 26 March 2017, 20:04 »
Adblue certainly doesn't need to be added by a mechanic/fitter, the only thing you should do is wear gloves when topping it up, if it contacts the skin it can cause irritation. Ive no idea what vw would charge to top it up but we use it at work and it's about 60p a litre and VW certainly aren't telling you it's a mechanic only job so they can relieve you of 60p
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #5 on: 26 March 2017, 22:50 »
Anyone needing adblue can buy it from tps and you don't need vw to fill it for you. You don't even need gloves but just be careful in case you're clumsy and do spill it.
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #6 on: 27 March 2017, 07:02 »
Quote from: mcmaddy on 26 March 2017, 22:50
Anyone needing adblue can buy it from tps and you don't need be to fill it for you. You don't even need gloves but just be careful in case you're clumsy and do still it.

Are we talking Ad-Blue moonshine here?  :laugh:
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #7 on: 27 March 2017, 08:11 »
Quote from: mcmaddy on 26 March 2017, 22:50
Anyone needing adblue can buy it from tps and you don't need vw to fill it for you. You don't even need gloves but just be careful in case you're clumsy and do spill it.

It's a good idea to wear gloves, what doesn't irritate your skin may irritate other people's and adblue is not the stuff to be getting on your skin if it can be avoided
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #8 on: 27 March 2017, 09:11 »
This is the only advice you need:

Quote from: phope on 26 March 2017, 17:36
You'll be glad to know that the (Adblue) tech isn't used on the GTD, not yet anyway
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Re: Tyres and stuff..
« Reply #9 on: 29 March 2017, 18:52 »
Quote from: fredgroves on 27 March 2017, 09:11
This is the only advice you need:

Quote from: phope on 26 March 2017, 17:36
You'll be glad to know that the (Adblue) tech isn't used on the GTD, not yet anyway

Many thanks! :smiley:
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