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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: P6GTD on 11 October 2020, 17:14
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So 4 new PS4 to replace the original Bridgestones.
But..... running the same pressures of 36 all round the ride now feels slightly harsher to me and a few minor rattles are back. This is not what I expected from any new set of tyres far less these ones.
I’m wondering about taking a little pressure out of the fronts.
Now before I get lots of replies I am aware the subject of tyres has been done to death but I need to know if this is me being too precious or my expectations too high.
On previous GTIs I found changing from Bridgestone to Goodyear F1 was a revelation. So why am I feeling underwhelmed now?
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You don't mention how many miles you have driven to arrive at your definitive conclusion? :)
I fitted 18" ps4 to my previous Gti PP, they were definitely a step up, so good that I bought a set for another car.
Bed them in and enthusiastically test them out for a couple of hundred miles, see how you get on?
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I changed over from Bridgestones to the PS4’s and the first couple of hundred miles I wasn’t that impressed but then all of a sudden the just seem to switch on and they were giving me grip I never knew was in the car!
I found them quieter and nicer to drive with from day 1
The biggest downside is the fronts did about 7000 miles and were down to 3mm so I got the dealer to swap them front to back during the service
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I’m only at 150 miles of gentle bedding in!
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I hated the PS4 I had fitted to my GTi pp. Gave a very soft and sloppy feel, yes they were grippy but didn't like the feel of them.
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I've just changed from the original BSs to PS4s and there is a noticeable improvement in ride.
I can't understand why you would find the ride harsher.
I'm also running at 36psi, which I think is ok.
The grip and traction is very much better- even more so than I remember bridgestones when new.
The car just feels quicker
I wasn't particularly happy with steering feel initially but I think this is ok now.
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I think I perhaps need to start putting a bit of “use” into them which might indeed make the difference I’m looking for.
I have DCC.....wonder if that is a factor?
Anyway, onwards!
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So 4 new PS4 to replace the original Bridgestones.
But..... running the same pressures of 36 all round the ride now feels slightly harsher to me and a few minor rattles are back. This is not what I expected from any new set of tyres far less these ones.
I’m wondering about taking a little pressure out of the fronts.
Now before I get lots of replies I am aware the subject of tyres has been done to death but I need to know if this is me being too precious or my expectations too high.
On previous GTIs I found changing from Bridgestone to Goodyear F1 was a revelation. So why am I feeling underwhelmed now?
Well, I’m still not 100% happy so I had a closer look at the 4 new “Michelin PS4s” today and this is what I found to my shock :
NSF : Primacy
OSF : PS4
NSR : PS4
OSR : Primacy
I have sent a complaint to Blackcircles so the ball is in their court.
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Well, I’m still not 100% happy so I had a closer look at the 4 new “Michelin PS4s” today and this is what I found to my shock :
NSF : Primacy
OSF : PS4
NSR : PS4
OSR : Primacy
I have sent a complaint to Blackcircles so the ball is in their court.
Really! How bad is that?
Interested to hear the outcome of this...
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That is shocking service. Though I must say, you are very trusting. I would check tyres and alloys meticulously after any tyre change
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I checked every alloy with the fitter before and after following bad tyre fitter experiences in the past.
But it was a quick 4 pm hand back and the last thing I was looking for was the wrong tyres. The alloys were perfect so off we went!
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Well, I’m still not 100% happy so I had a closer look at the 4 new “Michelin PS4s” today and this is what I found to my shock :
NSF : Primacy
OSF : PS4
NSR : PS4
OSR : Primacy
I have sent a complaint to Blackcircles so the ball is in their court.
I hope this all works out for you. It’s negligent, no excuses! I would be politely asking for a partial or even full refund and the correct tyres fitted.
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Well, I’m still not 100% happy so I had a closer look at the 4 new “Michelin PS4s” today and this is what I found to my shock :
NSF : Primacy
OSF : PS4
NSR : PS4
OSR : Primacy
I have sent a complaint to Blackcircles so the ball is in their court.
I hope this all works out for you. It’s negligent, no excuses! I would be politely asking for a partial or even full refund and the correct tyres fitted.
That is seriously negligent. Even with what they put on, they could've kept the Primacy's on one axle and the PS4s on the other. Another reason to avoid black circles etc and go to Costco - no third party fitters.
BTW - Costco Michelin promo back on from Monday for 3 weeks.
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I’m convinced the fitters have no idea that they were not supplied with 4 PS4s.
I’ve used them three times before and they are my preferred choice.
They will be getting a polite visit in person on Monday when I will ask them to tell me what they think is wrong.
I expect to hear from Blackcircles on Mon/Tues.
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Now the proud owner of four PS4s!
The reaction to my complaint was all rapid and positive as it jolly well should be.
I didn’t hold out for compensation as frankly just wanted things sorted quickly and move on to enjoy my tyre purchase.
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Monkeyhanger..... that Costco offer is amazing if you buy 4 tyres. That would be £60 less than I paid but.... it would be 90 mile round trip for me to get them.