18" Tyre test

[mcmaddy]

Interesting video from Tyrereviews. https://youtu.be/2_utfLrFaOM

[carlt69]

I watched this and it was very interesting

 I put the Michelin’s 4s on when they needed replacing and I found that they took 200-300 miles to wear in from new, ince they did though there were way better than the oem’s

The wear isn’t as good as I thought but then maybe I just “use” them too much 

If I get round to swapping them I’d think I’d try the goodyears next just to see.

[Al1040]

Thanks Mcmaddy, really interesting watch.
I'm just about to replace my tyres and having watched that (and of course needing rim protectors!) might have a go with the Eagles. 

[Jim_mk7.5]

I've got the Goodyear Asymmetric 5 all-round on mine. They are ok. Not much noticeable difference to the Bridgestone in terms of grip. I did find recently on a rather enthusiastic run over the snake pass with a new M3 following that they quickly went off and seemed to lover heat after a very short time. Should have checked pressures really but it wasn't a great feeling and quite unexpected.

[Carbon VW]

Hi Jim. Can you please elaborate on your post please. I am a big fan of eagle F1’s and my Asy 3’s are just about done. Was automatically going to order a full set of Asy 5’s but am wondering what you make of them personally ?

[Jim_mk7.5]

Hi Jim. Can you please elaborate on your post please. I am a big fan of eagle F1’s and my Asy 3’s are just about done. Was automatically going to order a full set of Asy 5’s but am wondering what you make of them personally ?

Hard to describe what I experienced and haven't checked the pressures. But after some hard cornering, the tyres seemed to go 'off' and felt like they were losing grip. I've had them fitted for some time now and haven't had this happen before so not sure what it was down to. They do seem like decent tyres though, maybe a bit more grip than the Bridgestones but hard to tell.

[Exonian]

The test result kind of backs up your own experiences with the PS4 mcmaddy

[mcmaddy]

The test result kind of backs up your own experiences with the PS4 mcmaddy

yeah most definitely, if the contis had better rim protection I'd probably go for them but the Goodyear seems to be best of both.

[Splashalot]

The test result kind of backs up your own experiences with the PS4 mcmaddy

Compared to the Goodyear and Conti, definitely.  But compared to the Bridgestone S001 standard on the GTI - nah.

The video very much echos my experiences with the PS4.  I cannot fault the grip, wet or dry, but would like more steering feel.  The Goodyear might be a good option for me.

I'm please to see the Mk8 GTI will be coming with either S005s or Goodyear F1s.  Bridgestone must have finally exhausted the massive stockpile of ancient S001s!   

[Rob_benton]

I had a puncture today on a fairly new rear Dunlop.
I’ve watched the video and decided on PS4’s to match the existing on the front. I was tempted by the Goodyear being £40 cheaper but I’ve read other reviews saying the are noisy.
Hopefully I’ve made the right decision.
I had bloody deciding on tyres ! Every group test says different things about tyres.
So in one week I’ve had to replace a wing mirror glass and 2 tyres 😡