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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Colandnat on 01 April 2013, 10:14
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My Bridgestones are not at their best and it will soon be time to say goodbye. Question:- Do I replace with the same or go for something else, say the Michelin SuperSport. Any help from members would be much appreciated. Cheers.(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/Colandnat/9E7763D5-08FE-46FD-B340-EDE2CFB36AEE-203-0000002CA6EB2F90_zps5f446677.jpg)
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I don't like mis matching tyres so I always rotate my wheels to wear evenly
You usually get deals on 4 tyres so its more cost effective to change 4 tyres at once.
If you only have to change say the fronts I would keep them all the same or if you need to do all 4 get something better like Goodyear eagle asymmetrical or conti SC3 or something.
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have you tried http://www.blackcircles.com/, has ratings for noise,grip,economy etc.
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Yep 2nd Ken's comments...
I run Goodyear Asymmetric 2s....which are great!
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I recommend the goodyear f1 asymmetric2 - 225 40 r18 92yxl, asda surprisingly do the best deal on them at the minute, £123 a corner and you get them fitted at halfords, who by the way price match. If you know someone who will fit them I find camskill cheapest at £102.50, hope this helps.
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Yep 2nd Ken's comments...
I run Goodyear Asymmetric 2s....which are great!
And another here for GYEF1A2's
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I recommend the goodyear f1 asymmetric2 - 225 40 r18 92yxl, asda surprisingly do the best deal on them at the minute, £123 a corner and you get them fitted at halfords, who by the way price match. If you know someone who will fit them I find camskill cheapest at £102.50, hope this helps.
But would you really trust Halfords with your diamond cut wheels?
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No cos they damaged my clio cup wheel when fitting some tyres. I wouldn't use halfords again.
Got £60 off them for cost of refurb though. No that they had any choice as I refused to pay them and I had already had my keys given back to me so was ready to just drive off without paying anything at all unless they knocked £60 off
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I recommend the goodyear f1 asymmetric2 - 225 40 r18 92yxl, asda surprisingly do the best deal on them at the minute, £123 a corner and you get them fitted at halfords, who by the way price match. If you know someone who will fit them I find camskill cheapest at £102.50, hope this helps.
But would you really trust Halfords with your diamond cut wheels?
And that was my next question, who would you trust with those lovely wheels?(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/Colandnat/9E7763D5-08FE-46FD-B340-EDE2CFB36AEE-203-0000002CA6EB2F90_zps5f446677.jpg)
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Yep 2nd Ken's comments...
I run Goodyear Asymmetric 2s....which are great!
And another here for GYEF1A2's
And another.
Got them on two Golfs now...one on As and the other on a new set of A2s.
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I recommend the goodyear f1 asymmetric2 - 225 40 r18 92yxl, asda surprisingly do the best deal on them at the minute, £123 a corner and you get them fitted at halfords, who by the way price match. If you know someone who will fit them I find camskill cheapest at £102.50, hope this helps.
But would you really trust Halfords with your diamond cut wheels?
And that was my next question, who would you trust with those lovely wheels?(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/Colandnat/9E7763D5-08FE-46FD-B340-EDE2CFB36AEE-203-0000002CA6EB2F90_zps5f446677.jpg)
You need to resize your sig picture mate, it's way too big! :o
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=29554.0
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^^^Oh yeah so they do, at first I just thort they uploaded a pic of there motor lol...then you posting the comment and penny dropped.. :laugh:
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I'm not even sure it is his sig? It doesn't normally quote your signature??
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He just luvs his gti :laugh:
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Just have wait till he comes online and notices I suppose...
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Useful review here: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2013-European-Summer-Sports-Tyre-Test.htm
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Just changed my front tyres on the Ed35 from the factory fit Dunlop SportMaxx to Goodyear F1 Eagle Assymetric 2, what a difference, was never confident with the Dunlops and as the mileage went on the grip got worse, changed them out at 9000mls.
First impressions on the Goodyears is all good news, they just feel a better tyre.
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2's. I've not got them yet, but should hopefully be getting them in the near future. These are the tyres which most guys on here recommend.
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Conti fan myself.
Fantastic tyres, not cheap though.
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1 more for the Goodyear F1 Eagle Assymetric 2. Excellent tyre
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Totally agree F1's not cheap but so far much better than factory fit Dunlops.
VW dealer originally quoted £298, I said that's a good price until he said thats for each one, I told him he should be wearing a mask :smiley:
Eventually got the Eagle F1's from local tyre dealer who supplied and fitted two new front tyres for £300.
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Wow that sounds a bit steep. My local tyre fitter does 18" GY EF1's assym 2's fitted for £126 a corner.
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Yes a bit steep but wheels are 19's and I am in Aberdeen where everything is expensive, but compared with the VW stealer they were a bargain :smiley:
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Yep the £125 a corner is priced on 18s so I wud imagine 19s wud be a little dearer as you said, worth every penny in my view...
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Oh I see didn't realise you had 19's. £300 doesn't sound too bad then!
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I'm not even sure it is his sig? It doesn't normally quote your signature??
Says the man with his little sig :laugh: :laugh:
Michys PS3 great tyre expensive but last .
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I'm not even sure it is his sig? It doesn't normally quote your signature??
Says the man with his little sig :laugh: :laugh:
Michys PS3 great tyre expensive but last .
Lol! Cos yours is tiny too?! :laugh:
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Really interesting reading here guys.
I am a real Conti fan, but had PS2's and PS3'S on the Mk5 before going to Conti's, and then the Mk6 came on Conti's, but I have so often been tempted by Goodyears, so I reckon a change may be in the offing.
They may even tempt me off the planned purchase of the Nankang ditchfinders .... (not really)
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My front tyres are nearly on the marker. Are they still legal or should I change them ASAP?
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My front tyres are nearly on the marker. Are they still legal or should I change them ASAP?
change ASAP there not legal if there on the mark :sad:
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Conti all the way.
German engineered, not always made in Germany though.
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I'm going to get a pair of the Goodyear F1 A2s as my fronts are looking a bit worn and I don't want to wait until they're at the limit.
Do they have any rim protection on them (one redeeming feature I like about the Potenzas!!) as I can't find any info on the web.
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^^^ they do - 7mm. Off to order these this weekend. :smiley:
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Lucky I came to get my new tyres. The old ones were bald as a coot on the inside edges! :evil: Goodyear asymmetric 2's only £122 each fitted. Ooosh!
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Lucky I came to get my new tyres. The old ones were bald as a coot on the inside edges! :evil: Goodyear asymmetric 2's only £122 each fitted. Ooosh!
Get your geometry checked as well mate.
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I just replaced an OEM Conti 3 with a 'retail' Conti 3 and the sidewall is different. Grrrrrrrr :cry:
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Why not Conti 5?
Excellent tyre.
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Why not Conti 5?
Excellent tyre.
I only needed one due to a puncture. The other three are all Conti 3s and I wanted a match.
What I wanted and what I got weren't quite the same!!
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I'm going to try Conti5's. However I looked at mytyres yesterday they were £126, I looked this afternoon they were £175, just checked again and they're now £132. It's like the bloody Golden Shot :grin:
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Goodyear Asymmetric 2's if you're near Winchester MD tyres do a set of 4 18's for 450 fitted!
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Got a set of Conti CS2's being fitted at home Friday morning on the fronts to match the rear.
12k miles :whistle: