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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: sweetooth on 15 November 2012, 18:17

Title: Winter Tyres
Post by: sweetooth on 15 November 2012, 18:17
Having recently had a baby, ive decided for the first time to put winter tyres on my GTI. My budget is a little tight at the moment but could stretch to about £100 a tyre.

Looking online the 4 branded tyres in that price band are Falken hs-449, Kumho KW-27, Avon Ice Touring ST and the Toyo Snowproxes s953.

Had a look at reviews online but as always its a bit of a mixed bag. Wondered if anyone on here had first hand experience of any of these tyres.   Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 15 November 2012, 18:39
What size are you running mate? from the 3 you listed I'd take the Toyo's
Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: sweetooth on 15 November 2012, 18:44
225-45-17's.  Was swaying towards the Toyos but the Avon's seem to have better wet grip reviews in non snowy conditions.