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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rowleyslims on 10 December 2010, 16:32
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dont know much about tires but i do know one of mine is shot completely so i figure before the other crap out of me i should get a set of new ones...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/2103328652.html
would these fit?
figure i can keep the rims i have on. arnt impressive but they work in the sense they get me from a to b.. anyways heres the info on the rims..
9 spoke Alloy
5x13 ET38 PCD 4/100
vw part # 171 601 025j
centre cap vw part # 321 601 171c
bolt cap vw part # 321 601 173a
aka 'Tarantulas'
how much you think it will run me to get 4 new tires for the car? quality is definately something im goin to hold in high reguards, regardless of the price.. haha
thanks :rolleyes:
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We arent too clued up on mercin prices :laugh:
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You best bet, would be a visit to your local Pep Boys, and discuss your needs :smiley:
Thom
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Read THIS (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/259582/tyre_test_2010.html)
Jonathan.
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actually took your advise before you put it on here haha.
discussed it with a local shop that family goes to regularly and they gave me advise.
Although, given you guys drive mk2s around regularly i wanted some of your advise on what you guys use...
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whats the basic rule of thumb you guys use when looking for tires?
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ie...
whats the basic rule of thumb you guys use when looking for tires?
..Will they scrub on my arches..?
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whats the basic rule of thumb you guys use when looking for tires?
UK tyres and US tyres are two very different things, believe me, your roads are nothing like ours!
If your running stock rims, or at least stock size rims, then go for the size that VW recommend..
Go for quality recognized brands, that is the best rule of thumb.. European manufactures, if you want a more OE look and feel to your car ie Pirelli, Dunlop, Continental, etc these are all good tyres on UK roads, but maybe dire on US roads, this is why you need local advice, rather than thousands of miles away advice.. maybe try asking the same question on VW Vortex, for a more local answer
Thom