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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: PenguinGTI on 11 April 2010, 23:52

Title: Best Rubber...
Post by: PenguinGTI on 11 April 2010, 23:52

Hi guys looking to get new tyres now for 17 inch wheels.

Car came with Bridgestone Potenzas which I don't really like. Find them a bit prone to spinning and not holding the road as well as I am used to.

Then swapped the fronts for Dunlops Sport Maxx (I think... it's sport something) which I do quite like.

A couple of my mates have been telling me to try Avons.

I want my tyre to give good grip (obv) although I don't want tyres that only do 100 miles. Has anyone tried Avon who could comment?

Thanks

Title: Re: Best Rubber...
Post by: Stitch on 12 April 2010, 08:47

I use conti sport 3 on mine (18") and really like them. Big improvement over the conti 2's . Only downsde for both these tyres for me is that they don't last that long-12k miles at the very best and I drive like ms daisy.

Title: Re: Best Rubber...
Post by: Primus84 on 12 April 2010, 12:02

I've got Avon ZV5s on mine and they're great. Helps that I got a mate to get me a discount and so had two fitted for £150!

Well worth the money, loads of grip and they last well.

Title: Re: Best Rubber...
Post by: AlanD on 12 April 2010, 12:03

Not used Avons so cant comment but there are a million and one threads in this section with regards to tyres, take a quick look at the seach function, should bring back lots of other threads.

Title: Re: Best Rubber...
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 13 April 2010, 13:21

Quote from: Primus84 on 12 April 2010, 12:02

I've got Avon ZV5s on mine and they're great. Helps that I got a mate to get me a discount and so had two fitted for £150!

Well worth the money, loads of grip and they last well.

.....these were on my 17'' monza before i got edition 30 alloys.Good tyre & if you can get them for £75.00 each it's a good price.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Best Rubber...
Post by: FamilyDub on 14 April 2010, 09:17

I had a mix of Avon ZZ3 and Dunlop SP 9000 on the GTI when I bought it and they weren't as good as the Potenza's I had on my last car.

I wouldn't fit any of them again, for different reasons.

Look into Falken FK452 (cheaper) or for or Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta, which people rave about. :afro:

Title: Re: Best Rubber...
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 14 April 2010, 12:47

Quote from: FamilyDub on 14 April 2010, 09:17

I had a mix of Avon ZZ3 and Dunlop SP 9000 on the GTI when I bought it and they weren't as good as the Potenza's I had on my last car.

I wouldn't fit any of them again, for different reasons.

Look into Falken FK452 (cheaper) or for or Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta, which people rave about. :afro:

..........got the Vredestein Sessanta on mine now & can't fault them.  :smiley: