Tyres! Specifically winter ones...

[spider62]

Yes the 18” Monza’s will fit, I run them as my winter wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpine tyres on my GTI PP.

[Eccie]

Just a thought though - would 17" Monza alloys from a Mk5 gti fit onto the Mk7? They seem available at a reasonable price and would allow a wider choice of winter rubber...?

Greig

I can confirm they fit - I run them myself

Photo from last year

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259354.msg2579951#msg2579951

[MrJollygood]

Thanks guys - seems like that might be a reasonably cheap way to get some extra winter wheels.

Still no more decided on tyre choice though...

[mcmaddy]

I've been looking at the new Bridgestone A005 all weather tyre. It's marked with the snow symbol so can be used in the snow if it does actually snow. It seems to have gone under the radar a bit but it is a new tyre and it appears to be quiter and better on fuel than a full winter.

[Golf_GT_TDI]

I've been looking at the new Bridgestone A005 all weather tyre. It's marked with the snow symbol so can be used in the snow if it does actually snow. It seems to have gone under the radar a bit but it is a new tyre and it appears to be quiter and better on fuel than a full winter.

Might be a contender, reviews look quite favourable

[brettblade]

The Hankook i'cept Evo 2s have been good for me.

[hobbes22]

I have seen a set of newly refurbed Audi A3 18" alloys with winter tyres fitted, but these have an offset of 54. Would this suit the Golf?

[SRGTD]

I have seen a set of newly refurbed Audi A3 18" alloys with winter tyres fitted, but these have an offset of 54. Would this suit the Golf?

You need to consider the wheel width as well as the offset, so you can compare to your existing wheels. If you then put the details of your existing wheels and the Audi wheels into a calculator like the one on the ‘Will they fit’ website (link below), it’ll calculate any differences in clearance between the inner face of the wheel and the suspension strut, and the front face and the wheel arch edge.

https://www.willtheyfit.com

[david25]

Auto Express
7 November

1 Conti All Season Contact
2 Michelin CrossClimate+
3 Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen2

Unfortunately no Bridgestone in the test

[Daz Auto]

I am currently trying to decide which winter tyre to get for my GTI PP. The 3 options I am considering are Continental TS850 P, Goodyear Ultragrip Performance Gen 1 and the new Verdestein Wintrac Pro.

I am NOT considering cheap winter tyres or all-season tyres. As I don't think either are suitable for a performance car.

The TS850 tyres on my wife's car are excellent in winter and predictable in warmer weather. It's no wonder some people recommend the newer TS860 as an all season tyre. So I'm leaning towards the TS850 P.

I'm not buying a second set of alloys. I'll just get the tyres swapped onto my stock alloys. I have tyre storage bags to transport and store the second set of tyres in.

Edit: check out the tyrereviews.co.uk website. There are plenty of reviews and some good videos on the subject too.

Edit 2: I would NEVER take advice from a tyre depot! I have had bad advice from several of them in the past.