Tyres

[Gung-Ho]

Picked up my car last week and noticed they came with a set of Continental Sport Contact 2's (funny enough the same standard tyres that came with my Focus ST).  However, I've noticed that tyre choice varies from one car to another.  I've noticed that some Mk 6 GTi's come delivered with the slightly newer Continental Sport Contact 3, whilst others come delivered with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx or Michelin Pilot Sport 2's.

Is it a case of luck of the draw?  I would have thought that they would have chosen a standardized tyre.... the tyre choice being so critical to the ride and handling of the car?

[ub7rm]

That was the same with the MK5 - just luck of the draw.

If anyone ends up with the dunlops - bin them or insist the dealer changes them.  They are shyte.

[carl1]

i think mine came with Bridgestones, will check later

[Egbutt Wash]

i think mine came with Bridgestones, will check later

My GTI came with Bridgestones.  I replaced the fronts with Goodyear Eagle F1's.  The Bridgestones were just as good as the F1's, infact they were better when cold, the F1's need some warmth in the tyre.

[VWKev]

i think mine came with Bridgestones, will check later

My GTI came with Bridgestones.  I replaced the fronts with Goodyear Eagle F1's.  The Bridgestones were just as good as the F1's, infact they were better when cold, the F1's need some warmth in the tyre.

You mean you replaced them once the Goodyears were worn ?

[andrewl]

just reading thread use to have conti 2"s on my r32 and thet were shyte, you wouldnt thought the car was 4 wheel drive. i now have a edition 30 with sport max and i dont think they are as bad as people are making out. i think vw shouldnt fit old design tyres to the new gti mk 6.

[R32UK]

just reading thread use to have conti 2"s on my r32 and thet were shyte, you wouldnt thought the car was 4 wheel drive. i now have a edition 30 with sport max and i dont think they are as bad as people are making out. i think vw shouldnt fit old design tyres to the new gti mk 6.

trust me i have had both the F1's and the sportmaxx.... they are miles and miles apart in terms of performance. each to their own though i guess.

[gossa]

I've ended up with the Dunlops, they don't feel bad in comparison to the Pirellis on the Scirocco.

[Gene Hunt.]

Try www.mytyres.co.uk & have a look at the vredestein sessanta.

[keelaw]

Try www.mytyres.co.uk & have a look at the vredestein sessanta.

ok and?

they seem kinda cheap... at 90 odd quid, look ok, but hows the drive?

I've not heard of this brand before, are they supposed to be any good?