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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mossy1969 on 24 January 2019, 06:47
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hi I need 2 new front tyres on my gtd ive got goodyear asermetrics on at yhe moment just wondering what you guys have on and whats the best
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PS4
Close the the thread, the definitive answer has been given :D
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PS4
Close the the thread, the definitive answer has been given :D
Not quite.... :tongue:
Michelin PS4S on my R but that’s on 19”wheels as are only available in 19s. Formerly was on Conti 5Ps which are very good but PS4S are superior on all levels - wet/dry grip, impact absorption, reduced noise etc.
If I were on 18s I’d go PS4.
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I'm actually with you on the Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric - I'm on 19's and they're great.
While I'd agree Michelin PS4 et al are incredibly good, ultimate grip is not the only thing I look for in a tyre. Cost, longevity and many other factors come into play and my "best of all worlds" choice was the Goodyear.
Not slating any tyres (except ditch finders, they're just plain dangerous), just my choice.
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I had 18" Goodyears on my last GTD.... better than the OEM BS's, not quite as good as the PS3's I had too. PS4's are better than the PS3's.
Wear wise, both the GY's and the PS's were about the same - slightly less mileage than the super hard BS's but not shocking.
The only one's I've encountered that have significantly less wear were the Conti SC 5's. They are a good tyre, but the cost and mileage make them very expensive.
Both the GY's and the PS's were much quieter than the BS's, which when you do a lot of motorway driving like I do, it is definitely a bonus.
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Both the GY's and the PS's were much quieter than the BS's, which when you do a lot of motorway driving like I do, it is definitely a bonus.
I found the PS4 just as noisy as the Bridgestones. My winter tyres are considerably quieter.
Yes, the PS4 tyres have good grip, but I would not buy them again because of the noise.
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PS4
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I'd be tempted by GY Asymmetric 3's if I need to buy any tyres before mine goes back.
They're a little cheaper than the PS4's and don't seem to have the noise issues some have reported with the Michelin's.
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I'm not really enjoying the PS4's I've got on that replaced the BS's. I definitely wouldn't buy them again at the moment but might update my opinion once this egg shaped one is replaced on Saturday :whistle:
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Rainsport 3
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Rainsport 3
Never used Rainsport but they always seem popular on the forum. I used to run Toyo T1R and for the price they were excellent.
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Continental Premium Contact 6 (18” for me) - a very good tyre with great wet grip too and I got them for €91 each.
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Is everyone using the same tyre pressures on replacement tyres? The factory fit Bridgestones have quite a hard sidewall and were a hard tyre in general but the Michelin PS4 have a softer sidewall and I think in general are a softer tyre so would it be better to sightly increase the pressure on the Michelin? Example from 36 to 37psi.
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Asymmetric version 5 coming in the summer!
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PS4 on 10% off with blackcircles today (FLASH10) so come in at £150 fitted. I switched 2 rears to GY ASYM3 (£110 each via Costco offer) about 5 months ago but can't get them under £130 now. £20 seems a fair premium for the PS4 which come through very strongly in professional terms. Getting fitted tomorrow.
For 19" (Santiagos) at 225 35 19.
Will undoubtedly be cheaper for 18".
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Weirdly, the goodyear AS3 235/35 R 19 are cheaper (just). I'm on aftermarket wheels (8.5j) so the 235s fit them better.
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Interesting review of difference between 17/18/19s tyres on the GTI. Handing/noise/comfort. All with same tyre, GY A3.
Verdict is the car is best on the 18s :smiley:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPyg3ilw3KU
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I swapped my 18" austins out to 19" pretoria's with P Zero's on and absolutley hate the ride now, so will be going to rainsport 3's in a few weeks time
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I swapped my 18" austins out to 19" pretoria's with P Zero's on and absolutley hate the ride now, so will be going to rainsport 3's in a few weeks time
Mutley75 will be pleased to hear that! :grin:
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I swapped my 18" austins out to 19" pretoria's with P Zero's on and absolutley hate the ride now, so will be going to rainsport 3's in a few weeks time
Mutley75 will be pleased to hear that! :grin:
Gahhhh!! :cry:
Even more annoyingly, the Parkers are growing on me the more I see them.
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I swapped my 18" austins out to 19" pretoria's with P Zero's on and absolutley hate the ride now, so will be going to rainsport 3's in a few weeks time
What if you also hate the ride on the Rainsports? I don't think p zeros are a particularly hard tyre.