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Offline rob66

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Talking of winter tyres...!
« on: 03 December 2014, 07:54 »
Does anyone have recommendations for winter tyre/wheel combo sets for the MK7 GTi...?
Thank you
Rob66
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Offline vidman2

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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #1 on: 03 December 2014, 09:31 »
Suggest you rely on the Winter Tyre reviews done by Autoexpress rather than other peoples recommendations - they are at least an independent comparison.

mrwinterwheels offers some good packages with genuine German wheels and a selection of top quality tyres - I bought mine from them with the Goodyear package.

http://www.mrwinterwheels.co.uk/17-vw-golf-vii-mark-7-alloy-winter-wheels-tyres-borbet.html

If you have the performance pack Gti you will need 17 wheels, standard GTi/GTD will take 16s.
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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #2 on: 03 December 2014, 09:57 »
thank you very much really helpful I will have a look at their website
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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #3 on: 03 December 2014, 12:41 »
Good advice re checking reviews. Only points I would add to above are choose a slightly narrower tyre, 205/50 is recommended and will provide superior grip over 225/45 in poor conditions. I would also be concerned about a H speed rating and would prefer higher. I chose Nokian WR-A3  205/50 R17 93V last year and I'm very happy but of course last Winter wasn't too bad
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Offline mullermn

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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #4 on: 03 December 2014, 13:36 »
I bought a set of 4 205/50/17 VR Continental WinterContact TS 830P Tyres for £680.00 last winter, and they've been great. I just put them back on the car a week or so ago and even in conditions where the Bridgestones should be quite comfortable the Continentals have noticeably better grip.
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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #5 on: 03 December 2014, 16:33 »
Just come across the latest Whatcar winter tyre review - linky

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/snow-ice/1206073


Their top rated Goodyear Ultras are on offer at mrwinterwheels, and I have them and recommend them
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Offline karlak

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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #6 on: 03 December 2014, 17:46 »
Will 16 inch wheels definitely fit a GTD ?

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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #7 on: 03 December 2014, 18:21 »
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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #8 on: 03 December 2014, 20:14 »
16's will definitely got a gtd and a non pp gti.
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Re: Talking of winter tyres...!
« Reply #9 on: 17 December 2014, 16:03 »
A really big thanks to everyone who took time out to reply

hope everyone has great Christmas  and New Year

Rob
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