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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: smoggy on 17 July 2013, 19:07

Title: Tyres
Post by: smoggy on 17 July 2013, 19:07

Hi,
I need to replace my fronts on my 2011 Gti, they are currently 225/440/18 Bridgestone 050a, original fitment and have managed 14,500 on a VWR chipped car.
Do i stick with the newer type Bridgestone S0001 or change to a different brand ?
Any advice welcome  :cool:

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2013, 20:15

I can recommend Continental Sport Contact 5p tyres.  I've got these on mine and am really impressed with them.  Only done 8k miles but haven't missed a beat so far and excellent braking qualities.  Mine are 225/35/Z 88y (19" but 18s available).  Different aspect ratios available.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Poached on 17 July 2013, 20:30

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 on all corners for me.

It has a rim protector which is handy and has saved me from a kerbed wheel. Other brands may also have this feature too...

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Rgdogg on 17 July 2013, 20:45

Goodyear f1s also, best I've had on so far.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: phil1975 on 17 July 2013, 22:50

Never heard anything but good comments about goodyear f1's.  Got conti's on my golf great all rounders, had dunlops on my first mk6 I didn't rate those atall.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: smoggy on 18 July 2013, 20:18

Thanks for the replies....looks like goodyears then :cool:

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Snooze on 18 July 2013, 20:23

Another vote for the Goodyear Eagle F1's!

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Raffe on 18 July 2013, 20:30

Just about to do ours and will be going for the GY's too, good all rounder.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: mike. on 18 July 2013, 22:15

Another vote for the Conti 5s, superb tyre in the wet and dry and quiet.

Wasn't impressed with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 1, haven't tried the 2s yet.