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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: AndyT77 on 27 September 2014, 01:00

Title: Tyres
Post by: AndyT77 on 27 September 2014, 01:00

What do all you MkV experts recommend for a GTI? Currently on Dunlops of some description, but have been looking at prices for tyres on Camskills etc, and there seems to be some very good rubber for sub £100 per corner.

So lets have your recommendations, budget £100 per corner max, preferences a tyre that grips like sh*t and lasts as long as possible.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: itavaltalainen on 27 September 2014, 10:38

I can recommend Nokian Line. They are a bit of a secret tip, not too many tyre places in the UK sell them but you can buy them online with fitting included (e.g. from mytyres.co.uk - they will ship directly to dealer).

If you cannot get the Line look for Nokian zLine, they are available in some bigger sizes too.

My brother put them on his old C4, it did significantly reduce understear compared to the Michelins he had on before.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: th3_f15t on 27 September 2014, 13:01

I can only recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 3's. Little over your budget but really comfy, great handling for a road tyre and will last quite long. Better to spend more on tyres that'll last than cheaper ones.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: dom on 28 September 2014, 12:31

Quote from: th3_f15t on 27 September 2014, 13:01

I can only recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 3's. Little over your budget but really comfy, great handling for a road tyre and will last quite long. Better to spend more on tyres that'll last than cheaper ones.

I'm running PS3's as well...great tyre :afro:

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: damien010685 on 28 September 2014, 14:31

Goodyear Eagle F1s love them!! and so far lasted longer than my previous Pilotsport 3s

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Post by: Rhyso on 28 September 2014, 16:21

Vredestein ultra sessantas

Grip as well as Michelins and the Goodyears and outlasted them both too. Plus well within your £100 per corner budget

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 30 September 2014, 03:25

Conti's  :cool:

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 06 October 2014, 00:23

Dunlop SportMaxx RT.  They have transformed my superchipped EOS (240bhp).

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: itavaltalainen on 06 October 2014, 00:33

I have the Sportmaxx RTs on my mk7.....

13k and they are at 3mm. Pirelli P7s before that took 23k to get to 2mm!!!
They are pretty sticky though... :D

Would I have a choice I'd still go Nokian.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 09 October 2014, 10:59

Quote from: itavaltalainen on 06 October 2014, 00:33

I have the Sportmaxx RTs on my mk7.....

13k and they are at 3mm. Pirelli P7s before that took 23k to get to 2mm!!!
They are pretty sticky though... :D

Would I have a choice I'd still go Nokian.

I find they encourage faster cornering, increasing the wear even more.  Not a tyre for the cash strapped, but very good.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: dTEA on 09 October 2014, 20:40

Although I'm still running PS3's the F1 asymmetrical's are my top choice.  Ran PS2's on my old MK5 GTI and the difference in grip with the F1's was clear.  A little soft in the corners though for some, with little side wall stiffening, but quite predictable.  The PS3's are quieter but not as good in the wet IMO.  Wearwise, I got 2yr out of the F1's so around 20,000 with some spirited driving, and the PS3's are wearing a little quicker, but the 40bhp extra and heavier front end wont be helping, as ED30  and DSG box...backs are still okay after 20,000 and look similar now to the fronts, at around 5mm  HTH 

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: bbewekim on 11 October 2014, 10:52

Just put the latest uniroyals on a pd140 all round and they seem pretty good.