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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: MKgti on 25 February 2022, 12:18
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It's time for new tyres, after research especially on this forum I'm going for michelin ps4s.
They are going on 19" Brescia rims which have 225/35.
Question is has anyone put 235/35 on this rim ?
I ask because the 235 are alot cheaper than 225?
Tyre place said it would work but might affect the speedo reading.
What's everyone's thought? Should I do it or stick with original size 225/35 and pay more?
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The speed reading will be changed slightly. The 35 figure is the % of the width of the tyre that is the height so the wider tyre will have higher sidewalls so lower speed reading by about 4%. Can't comment on any other factor of handling etc.
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I bookmarked this thread which might be of interest. https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=285850.0
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I bookmarked this thread which might be of interest. https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=285850.0
Thanks for the link, I'm useless at search function.
It had someone who's done it they look good too.
Very helpful as always on this forum.
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Your speedo will be effected by 1.08%
(https://i.postimg.cc/brrcP1LJ/Screenshot-2022-02-25-at-19-43-05.png) (https://postimg.cc/hzk3bzkW)
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I've done it, mainly to protect the rims a bit better, and because I like the looks.
Looks real good and I've noticed no real difference in any other way.
Spedo is ever so slightly off (spedo =69, GPS =70) compared with waze\gps but it wasn't 100% before anyway.
Mine are the Brescia wheels with PS4s too.
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I am also considering a 235 when I next need tyres, mainly due to the enhanced rim protection!
Adding a little to the tyre research on the forum, did anyone else see this?
It would appear Continental have produced a new champion, in the Sport Contact 7.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t10y-87oiD4
Interested to hear how they perform on a Golf.
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I am also considering a 235 when I next need tyres, mainly due to the enhanced rim protection!
Adding a little to the tyre research on the forum, did anyone else see this?
It would appear Continental have produced a new champion, in the Sport Contact 7.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t10y-87oiD4
Interested to hear how they perform on a Golf.
It's important to note they haven't reviewed the Michelin PS5 in that group, as well as the tyre size is 255/35R19 which doesn't always translate the same performance to other sizes.
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I've done it, mainly to protect the rims a bit better, and because I like the looks.
Looks real good and I've noticed no real difference in any other way.
Spedo is ever so slightly off (spedo =69, GPS =70) compared with waze\gps but it wasn't 100% before anyway.
Mine are the Brescia wheels with PS4s too.
Rim protection is always a good thing. It's good to know also it improves appearance.
Most people say Michelin's are more comfortable than Pirelli's.
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I am also considering a 235 when I next need tyres, mainly due to the enhanced rim protection!
Adding a little to the tyre research on the forum, did anyone else see this?
It would appear Continental have produced a new champion, in the Sport Contact 7.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t10y-87oiD4
Interested to hear how they perform on a Golf.
the tyres tested on that car won't necessarily perform the same in golf sizes.
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I am also considering a 235 when I next need tyres, mainly due to the enhanced rim protection!
Adding a little to the tyre research on the forum, did anyone else see this?
It would appear Continental have produced a new champion, in the Sport Contact 7.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t10y-87oiD4
Interested to hear how they perform on a Golf.
the tyres tested on that car won't necessarily perform the same in golf sizes.
As per the last line of my post?...The previous Conti 6 didn't wear as well as the PS4S, there is usually a compromise somewhere?
As and when someone does fit them to a Golf GTi /R, I am still interested to hear their findings.
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Tyrereviews are doing a test at the end of march with all the new tyres, PS5, Conti7 and Asy6.
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I also meant to say the 235 PS4S replaced the factory fit 225 Pirelli and I found the Michelin tyre much more comfortable and with better traction in the wet, with no downside over the Pirelli at all.
I've done it, mainly to protect the rims a bit better, and because I like the looks.
Looks real good and I've noticed no real difference in any other way.
Spedo is ever so slightly off (spedo =69, GPS =70) compared with waze\gps but it wasn't 100% before anyway.
Mine are the Brescia wheels with PS4s too.
Rim protection is always a good thing. It's good to know also it improves appearance.
Most people say Michelin's are more comfortable than Pirelli's.
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I also meant to say the 235 PS4S replaced the factory fit 225 Pirelli and I found the Michelin tyre much more comfortable and with better traction in the wet, with no downside over the Pirelli at all.
I've done it, mainly to protect the rims a bit better, and because I like the looks.
Looks real good and I've noticed no real difference in any other way.
Spedo is ever so slightly off (spedo =69, GPS =70) compared with waze\gps but it wasn't 100% before anyway.
Mine are the Brescia wheels with PS4s too.
Rim protection is always a good thing. It's good to know also it improves appearance.
Most people say Michelin's are more comfortable than Pirelli's.
Thanks very reassuring.
I've order 235 , need to pick up a wheel which I got refurbished, then get them fitted in a week or so.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/L6P37Zsh/20220314-162918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rW9w0Zj)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FF8xDxN2/20220314-162939.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5j5vtLH3)
New tyres fitted, wheels sealed, new clubsport centre caps added. Ready to go on.
Going to have my first go at machine polishing tomorrow, everything ready and weather looks good.
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Looking good! :cool:
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(https://i.postimg.cc/Px0fjdZd/20220317-164939.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62LxVJYP)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMKGSKKN/20220317-164950.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9wwrf7T)
All fitted today.
Very impressed with Michelin's, softer ride, quieter and grip is miles better than Pirelli's.
Thanks for advice from you all.