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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: lincolnmk5 on 03 February 2010, 12:52

Title: Nexen Tyres
Post by: lincolnmk5 on 03 February 2010, 12:52

Anyone on here used Nexen N6000 , what are they like ?

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 03 February 2010, 15:35

Quote from: lincolnmk5 on 03 February 2010, 12:52

Anyone on here used Nexen N6000 , what are they like ?

........i would say crap mate never even heard of them ???.Don't skint on rubber,if you'r on a budget have a look at the Vredestein ultrac sessanta great value for money tyre.Loads of mk5 GTI owners use them,inc me.  :wink: :cool:  :smiley:

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: FamilyDub on 03 February 2010, 16:14

I'd go with the 'never-heard-of-them-so-must-be-sh!t' mantra.

I've run Dunlop SP Sport 9000 - which were sh!t - and Avon ZZ3, which were excellent before they went under 3mm left of tread.

Quote from: Gene Hunt. on 03 February 2010, 15:35

have a look at the Vredestein ultrac sessanta

^^^^^ Vredestein compete with the big boys on performance, but are relatively cheap. Linkies:-

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/Volkswagen/Golf-GTI.htm (http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/Volkswagen/Golf-GTI.htm)

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php (http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php)

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: Hurdy on 03 February 2010, 16:18

I'm rocking Vredestein's too at the moment.

My local tyre fitter doesn't even stock the Nexen's , which just about says it all :wink:

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: jaydubveedub on 03 February 2010, 17:16

If you are on a REALLY tight budget then you could consider buying some part-worn tyres off ebay, but a premium brand.

There are bargains to be had, although I will admit that you take a slight risk as you don't know exactly where the tyres have come from and some have had puncture repairs.

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: Steve30 on 03 February 2010, 18:39

Nexen tyres are a bag a Shyte!! :evil:

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: Blackroc on 03 February 2010, 20:00

I had Nexens N6000's fitted on my Jetta on 17 inch wheels. I replaced them after 6000 miles with about 8mm of tread still left to go. Cold and wet weather and you may as well have slicks on. No grip - scary at times! In a word - dont bother!

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: ub7rm on 03 February 2010, 20:01

Another 'budget' tyre well worth looking at is the Falken FK452's.  Had them over a year now and cant fault them, still got 5mm on the front and 7 on the back too.

Mk4 owners seem to slate them but they seem to work with the mk5 chassis very well.  Much much better than the Dunlop Sportmax's they replaced...

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: Blackroc on 03 February 2010, 21:12

Also worth a look at is the new Hankook V12 High Performance tyre. Ive got them on now - and they are very very good

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: Wayne on 03 February 2010, 21:21

Nexens are horrid

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: maxp on 04 February 2010, 21:05

Hello from a mk2 nosey neighbour.
I had 4x on mine when i originally got it, they have all been replaced.

The back came out on a wet day going round a large roundabout at low-ish speed. Could not believe it!

Title: Re: Nexen Tyres
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 February 2010, 00:24

Quote from: ub7rm on 03 February 2010, 20:01

Another 'budget' tyre well worth looking at is the Falken FK452's.  Had them over a year now and cant fault them, still got 5mm on the front and 7 on the back too.

Mk4 owners seem to slate them but they seem to work with the mk5 chassis very well.  Much much better than the Dunlop Sportmax's they replaced...

ask rhys  :grin: :grin: :lipsrsealed: