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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Len on 22 September 2009, 15:21

Title: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 22 September 2009, 15:21

Need a new set for the front at least, may do rears as well as one has a slow puncture.

Anyway I have seen loads of stuff on tyres on here over the years but nothing definitive.

Toyo Proxy's get a lot of votes but what about other makes?
Falkens?
Goodyear?
Firestone?

Had a set of Yokohamas and dont really think much of them, certainly in the wet they are rubbish!

So opinions please!

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Mikester on 22 September 2009, 15:36

I had 4 sets of Goodyear Eagle F1's.

In the wet they didnt give me any trouble, as well as the dry. And i cant rate them enough.

When i put my new wheels on, becuase of the profile i wanted i had to go for Toyo Proxies, they were the only available in that size, but they rung good news in my head, and got them.

They are no where near as good as the eagle f1's in the wet, first time i used them it was raining, and it wheel spun and i thought there was something wrong with the car as i was so unuse to it happening at that speed/power with my old tyres.

Yoko Prads seem to be more of a "dressing" as a mate said, look really cool, but not the BEST.

Never had falkens.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: omex_uk on 22 September 2009, 16:16

ive had flakens, toyos and am now rolling on rainsport 2's. ive got to say the rainsports are amazing tyres, very little noise, damn good grip and you can feel when they close to the edge.

give this site a look

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/

heres my vote ;)

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Uniroyal/Rainsport-2.htm

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 22 September 2009, 16:41

Interesting links there!

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: admc6 on 22 September 2009, 17:24

Quote from: Mikester on 22 September 2009, 15:36

I had 4 sets of Goodyear Eagle F1's.

In the wet they didnt give me any trouble, as well as the dry. And i cant rate them enough.

When i put my new wheels on, becuase of the profile i wanted i had to go for Toyo Proxies, they were the only available in that size, but they rung good news in my head, and got them.

They are no where near as good as the eagle f1's in the wet, first time i used them it was raining, and it wheel spun and i thought there was something wrong with the car as i was so unuse to it happening at that speed/power with my old tyres.

Yoko Prads seem to be more of a "dressing" as a mate said, look really cool, but not the BEST.

Never had falkens.

Agree with Eagle F1s, i have them on the front and they are great for my golf

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Wayne on 22 September 2009, 19:14

I have used and can recommend Falkens.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 22 September 2009, 20:33

Those Uniroyal Rainsports do look good!

Have to see what the prices are like!

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Christo77 on 22 September 2009, 22:12

I recently had new boots fitted all round, Firestone TZ200 petrol savers, Not the best tire but not at all the worst either, to me they look good and perfectly ok for normal driving, no issues anywhere for what i want drivewise and £265 all in.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Organisys on 22 September 2009, 22:20

Len, if you don't want a scene tyre and are going for correct fitment then there is a good tyre review on the Auto Express website, I will see if I can find a link...
here http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/213177/tyre_test.html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/213177/tyre_test.html)

I like Eagle F1s, myself.
 :smiley:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Reasty on 23 September 2009, 08:40

I've currently got falken Z9's on my mk2 and I much say the grip is incredible,not tried them in the wet as the car dosnt go out when it's raining but in the dry they are really good and a reasonable price aswell,I used to have toyo proxes and I found that they wear out pretty damn fast but also a very good tyre.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 23 September 2009, 09:03

Quote from: Organisys on 22 September 2009, 22:20

Len, if you don't want a scene tyre and are going for correct fitment then there is a good tyre review on the Auto Express website, I will see if I can find a link...
here http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/213177/tyre_test.html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/213177/tyre_test.html)

I like Eagle F1s, myself.
 :smiley:

Cheers for that mate!  :wink:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 23 September 2009, 09:22

the rainsport 2's and f1's seem to be very good tyres looking at the reviews. although they quite expensive.

although tbh, i have the worst tyres ever on my azevs. nankang ns2's and tbh, they are alrite and consider i got all 4 for £80 all in, i cant complain! they were used, but in very good nick with 7mm tread.

im going to go for kumho ku31's next, cheapy ones off black circles, but they seem to get good reviews.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: bluquarta on 23 September 2009, 20:28

+1 on the Rainsport 2s. Had mine on a couple of months and a massive improvement in the wet over the Pirellis I had on before. Literally had to drive like a granny in the wet with the Pirellis. The Rainsports look the business too imo

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 September 2009, 20:29

BF Goodies or Eagles FTW :smiley:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: christomk3gti on 23 September 2009, 20:29

Len - Go for some Remoulds  :grin:  :grin:

Would run fine on your torque less motor  :wink:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Khare on 23 September 2009, 20:33

Quote from: christomk3gti on 23 September 2009, 20:29

Len - Go for some Remoulds  :grin:  :grin:

Would run fine on your torque less motor  :wink:

ay ay!

I've got T1R's and can say they are very good both in wet and in dry, (bit of understeer in the slow speed wet corners, but it is a FWD car). T1R's are the best IMO if you balance the cost with performance.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 24 September 2009, 09:08

Yea apparently a standard clutch is good up to 300bhp as well!  :rolleyes:

According to that test (in link) T1R's are expensive and dont perform as well as others!  :wink:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 26 September 2009, 10:45

Well I have decided to go with the Uniroyal Rainsports!

Got a reasonable price online of £338 with mobile fitting.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Wayne on 26 September 2009, 10:47

Quote from: Len on 24 September 2009, 09:08

Yea apparently a standard clutch is good up to 300bhp as well!  :rolleyes:

Don't misquote what I said.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 28 September 2009, 09:49

Quote from: Wayne on 26 September 2009, 10:47

Quote from: Len on 24 September 2009, 09:08

Yea apparently a standard clutch is good up to 300bhp as well!  :rolleyes:

Don't misquote what I said.

Dont give crap advice!  :smug:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Wayne on 28 September 2009, 10:43

Quote from: Len on 28 September 2009, 09:49

Quote from: Wayne on 26 September 2009, 10:47

Quote from: Len on 24 September 2009, 09:08

Yea apparently a standard clutch is good up to 300bhp as well!  :rolleyes:

Don't misquote what I said.

Dont give crap advice!  :smug:

It was not crap advice, you have your views and never listen that is not my fault.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 28 September 2009, 10:56

 :rolleyes:

Anyway back on topic!

Tyres will be fitted this week, so will give feedback on them.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 29 September 2009, 13:18

Flippin tyres are coming from Holland!!!  :angry:

Just checked my emails and yes I have the confirmation from mytres and along with it was a link to parcel tracking.
Opened that and clicked on the Depot and it came up as Netherlands! :shocked:

Then looked closer and saw that delivery to fitting station may not be until 6th October!  :cry:

Oh well at least they on the way!

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: shrocco on 29 September 2009, 13:50

mytyres send from germany. sometimes you might as well get them trade here for the price difference online if you can't wait.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 29 September 2009, 13:53

Oh I can wait and it wasnt price driven, I wanted a certain tyre.

Been a bit of an eye opener this!

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: shrocco on 29 September 2009, 13:54

what company did you use?

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 29 September 2009, 13:57

Ummmm mytyres! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Horney on 29 September 2009, 13:58

I'm getting a set of Uni Rainsprt 2's for the track car when I have the money. Looked into the online places and actually found a place local to me that would do them fitted cheaper then Mytyres just for the to be delivered. Pays to shop around.

Anyway good choice Len, I've heard nothing but great things about these tyres which is why I'm getting them as the wets for the track car.

nick

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 29 September 2009, 14:05

Quote from: Horney on 29 September 2009, 13:58

I'm getting a set of Uni Rainsprt 2's for the track car when I have the money. Looked into the online places and actually found a place local to me that would do them fitted cheaper then Mytyres just for the to be delivered. Pays to shop around.

Anyway good choice Len, I've heard nothing but great things about these tyres which is why I'm getting them as the wets for the track car.

nick

Always one eh!  :rolleyes:

Now ya tell me! :angry:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Horney on 29 September 2009, 14:07

Thing is mate I'm getting them in an very popular size (195/50 15) which is why local places can knock em out cheap. I suspect yours are little more unusual and I've always found the less usual the tyre size the cheaper they are on the internet than at a tyre place.

Nick

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 29 September 2009, 14:34

Aha! OK you are dead right there. Mine are 205/40/17's.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 30 September 2009, 09:06

This parcel tracking is fun!

Arrived in UK, Oldbury at 19.43 last evening, then it shows it at Quedgeley, Glos this morning!
So might be at fitters today!

Weird route though! :grin:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Mikester on 30 September 2009, 11:03

Just get some Yoko A038 and be done with it. lol

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 30 September 2009, 11:07

Just worn out a set of Yokos and found them ok but not great.
Same as my experience on my Pug!
Wasnt given a great choice when I bought the wheels.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Mikester on 30 September 2009, 11:08

Quote from: Mikester on 30 September 2009, 11:03

Just get some Yoko A038 and be done with it. lol

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1240/dscf00162sx.jpg)

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 30 September 2009, 11:10

Useless as cant see pics!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Mikester on 30 September 2009, 11:10

They are as road legal track tyres as you can get, imagine slicks, with like 1 groove every 15cm. lol

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 30 September 2009, 11:12

I did look at track tyres but dismissed them as will probably wear out very quickly!

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Mikester on 30 September 2009, 11:13

Quote from: Len on 30 September 2009, 11:12

I did look at track tyres but dismissed them as will probably wear out very quickly!

Would be cool for the 3 dry days a year, but the would be death in the wet.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 30 September 2009, 11:15

Why I have gone for Rainsports! :grin:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 30 September 2009, 16:19

Arrived at fitting depot!

Being fitted tomorrow afternoon.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 01 October 2009, 20:05

Wow! New tyres never felt this good before!
Bodes well for the future!
Me happy chappie!

Real test will be up in the Brecons on the 18th!  :evil:

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: shrocco on 02 October 2009, 17:26

wait until they actually scrub in.

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 02 October 2009, 20:35

Oh they'll be well scrubbed in by the 18th!

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Khare on 02 October 2009, 20:38

 :evil:

let us know how they grip Lenny

Title: Re: What Tyres?
Post by: Len on 06 October 2009, 16:08

Oh they grip very well.

First wet outing today and same in wet! very pleased. :wink: