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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: matski on 27 November 2010, 23:44
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When I bought my GTI it had 4 Bridgestone Potenzas on, and being none the wiser I thought they were fine, until I put Continental SportContact 3's on, they make a world of difference, cornering is much easier with far more grip.
My dad has a Mk6 which he's had for about 3weeks, it came with Bridgestone Potenzas on and he says his car doesn't hold the road as well as mine does, so when he changes his tyres he'll definately be going for SC3's.
Has anyone else found similar issues? Do people like Potenza's?!
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Never used potenza but myself & loads of others use Vredestein ultrac sessanta with great results. :smiley:
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my mk5 came with SC2's from the factory. I now have SC3's, I think it says everything that VWs dont come with SC3's from the factory any more, as they are probably more expensive than bridgestones. :evil:
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Mine has the bridgestones on as do a few others and im yet to find a fan of them. :sad:
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After reading a good review and taking a recommendation from a friend, i opted for 4 new Falken FK452's on mine, and i can confirm after 5k miles, that they are absolutely s**te in either wet or dry. DO NOT risk it by saving a few £££. They're ok in terms of general driving and road noise and stuff, but try and pull away quickly (even in a straight line) and you'll just get wheel spin (proved by taking a very quiet industrial estate drag race between me and my mate in a Clio 172 - he completely dusted me with his Conti's!)
I'm dreading the winter because wet weather grip is so bad - and i simply can't afford spare wheels and 4 winter tyres.
As soon as the cold weather subsides a bit next year, i will be changing them regardless of their condition. Biggest tyre mistake i've ever made!
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Good year f1 assymetric dual compound
they don't last long but grip like hell
car originally had bridgestones on and was very poor
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Another vote for Vreds :wink: Michelin PS3s are also getting rave reviews from people who are using them.
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have drivin on bridgestones , f1s , and michelins to date the michlins are by far the best , i will be trying pirellis next i hear good things , i detested the f1s i like to feel what the car is doing ,
i use maragonis as winter tyres
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Ps3's :wink:
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Im on my 2nd set of Eagle F1s. Had GSDs on before and now have Assy ones. Im going to give the PS3s a go next time.
Also this has been spoke about soooo many times. So a quick search using the search function in this section and have a read, lots of helpful info in plenty of topics.
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Michelin PS3s - way better than the Primacy that it came with
Simon
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The Conti 2s were ok. The Goodyear F1 Assy were excellent in the wet and dry. They did feel like they were on tip toes when its cold. Grip in snow forget it :grin: (I know they are summer tyres). Had two sets. One of first set picked up a puncture (on the side wall), one of the second pair the side wall deformed and got an egg on it.
Got a set of Vredesteins Ultrac Sessantas fitted a couple of months ago. They ride well, are quieter compared to the old tyres, good grip, no esp lighting up.
Very impressed for the money, the only negative point is that the turn in might not be as sharp. But only by a small margin
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They did feel like they were on tip toes when its cold. Grip in snow forget it :grin: (I know they are summer tyres). H
Yep, Ive made several journeys now (not through choice mind) and they have actually been ok if you dont drive like a tw@t. Having said that, I get stuck EVERY time I try and get in the drive, it is sheet ice though so I think any tyre would do the same.
Considering these are summer tyres they have done be alright in the snow. Yes winter tyres make a difference (and without trying to sound like an arrogant c0ck) there is a lot to be said about how you drive in the snow.