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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: gamcqui on 28 May 2014, 10:03
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In the next few months I'll be needing some new rubber on the front of the GTD :rolleyes:
Came with 225/40/18 Bridgestones from the factory and, whilst I hated them at first (terrible traction in the wet), as they've worn I think they've got better...
However, as for replacements, are the Michelin's still regarded as the best tyre for grip etc, especially in the wet?
Cheers,
Gareth
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Possibly, there are a number of options Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Vredestein etc. and there will be a range of different opinions.
For wet grip, who knows... there are plenty of tyre tests on the net.
One thing I will say is this: I do not like running different makes of tyre front to rear - this can have a dramatic effect on the handling balance of the car and braking stability...
So in your situation I would either replace the Bridgestones with the same or replace all four. Given that it is now summer ( :cool: ) then I would probably stick with Bridgestones on the front as they work pretty well in the warm and look to change all four next time...
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How many miles you done? (Just wondering for future reference)
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Swap tyres back to front wear them out the replace all four I've had michelins great tyres but found they wear out quickly 10000 miles conti's I have at the moment good all round tyre but next time I'm going to look at vredesteins :evil:
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I've only ever needed to swap front tyres and never bothered swapping rear to front and new to rear, is this something you can request free of charge?
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I've only ever needed to swap front tyres and never bothered swapping rear to front and new to rear, is this something you can request free of charge?
Many fitting places will now refuse to fit new tyres to the front wheels. Last time i had two new tyres, they insisted on fitting the new tyres to the rears - This was Costco. I have heard others now do the same.
They said it was company policy because of a lawsuit in the states.
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I personally find Michelins the best, but they don't always make the best.
I had some Pilot Super Sports put on my two front tyres and can highly recommend them. Think it was £120 a tyre. They get a really good write up and meant to be fantastic all rounders.
Here's all the 225/40/18's. If you need something high in particular category.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/18-Inch-Tyres/225-40-18-Tyres.htm
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I'm just over 6k miles, so either the Bridgestones are quite soft or I have a heavy right foot :evil:
Are the Pilot Super Sports better than the Pilot Sport 3's?
What are people's opinions of the Uniroyal Rainsport 3's? They seem to be the top rated summer tyre on that review site. My bro's got the Rainsport 2's on the front if his Focus ST, and he reckons they're as good as anything he's had.
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I'm just over 6k miles, so either the Bridgestones are quite soft or I have a heavy right foot :evil:
Based on the fact that you said initial that you'd need new tyres in a few months... the judgement on your heavy right foot will depend on how many miles you do in those few months...
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I'm just over 6k miles, so either the Bridgestones are quite soft or I have a heavy right foot :evil:
Are the Pilot Super Sports better than the Pilot Sport 3's?
What are people's opinions of the Uniroyal Rainsport 3's? They seem to be the top rated summer tyre on that review site. My bro's got the Rainsport 2's on the front if his Focus ST, and he reckons they're as good as anything he's had.
I just replaced my front Bridgestones after 11K. They were terrible.
I have now got Continentals and they are much better so far. No tramping.
Funny thing though, the tyre people pointed out that I had 3 x Bridgestones and 1 x Continental fitted! Never noticed before.
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Sounds like someone (dealer) has swapped a wheel for one of yours.
This happened to my dads Focus. 3 tyres the same bar 1.
The dealer swapped it without question.
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My GTD came with the continental cs2's and can also affirm - no tramping, and even in the damp today they gave good grip in 1st and 2nd (only a tiny flash of the ESC).
Look forward to your replacement day, bridgestoners! (If you are having traction issues)
Come replacement time I'll likely go for Vred's, as they've done me well in the past.
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I've got the conti 2's on my gtd and find them a decent tyre. Never had tramping and the only spin was when i drove over a manhole cover with my foot down. I definitely won't be putting bridgestones on but will be interested to hear what the vredesteins are like. My auntie will only buy vreds and swears by them but she's the only person I know who buys them :whistle:
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Well, your Aunty is obviously very cool then I presume! :cool:
I used them on my Civic Diesel sport, and the grip was fantastic in dry and wet, quiet on the motorway and steering feel was much better than the Michelin pilot sports I also ran - on that car at least.
They seem to have had some popularity on here in the past, I wonder if anyone has them on their MK7 yet...?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=76525.0
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I've heard very good things about the Goodyear Eagle Assymetric 2's - so they'll be the ones going on my car when the ContiSport 2's are no more ...... :wink:
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Goodyears are ok but they'll only last you a good year haha It's difficult to get vredesteins where I am so I'll need to look around online come tyre time.
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I'm not sure if the vreds will outlast the Goodyears, maybe similar? But for the money saved they should work out better per mile.
Yeah, I used to buy them online and have them fitted locally. Few places that do them cheap, I used to use www.elitedirect.com which is £81.60 next day delivered, bargain!
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A "good year" will be fine - especially as the (ancient design) Conti 2's are half gone in 3,000 miles! I'm after the best possible traction / grip / braking performance and not too worried about what they cost (although the Michelin Pilot Super Sports look a little OTT at circa £130 each, fitted! :rolleyes:
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I'm after the best possible traction / grip / braking performance
Are you? Because the answer to that isn't going to be the same in all conditions - for example your Michelin PS3s will not be as good in the cold/snow as a set of Continental Winter Contacts.
So you will be compromising... especially on the road...