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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: oryx3dr on 16 January 2024, 09:52
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So currently I've got 2 P Zero's and 2 Sumitomo (never heard of them) on my car. My plan is to eventually upgrade to 235's all around however right now I'm more concerned with just removing the budget tyres and letting the P Zero's finish off their tread as they've still got 4.5-5mm left on them.
Can I run 225's and 235's at the same time? I think I know the answer already but if I go ahead should I put the new ones to the rear and run out the fronts?
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As long as the pair of the same size are fitted to the same axle your ok.
ie 2 x 225 on the front
2 x 235 on the rear
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I am doing this, I had 225 35 19 Pirelli allround, I purchased 2x new 235 Goodyear which I fitted to the rear.
The Pirelli originally fitted to the rear still had 7mm of tread so I have put them on the front to hopefully get a little use out of them?
(Like getting your moneys worth?...Etc.... :) )
This tyre combo was fitted the day before a service and Mot at a reputable VW main delaer, the car passed the Mot with no comment made on the tyres.
As stated above fine as long as the tyre size match on the same axle.
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Thanks both, I figured this would be the case. It's not the ideal solution but it seems wasteful to throw away 2 Pirelli's that have plenty of life left in them although I have a real issue with budget tyres on performance cars :grin:
Tt's also annoying that they're not both on the same axle as each other, I'm going to have to get them moved around in the short term so the fronts and the back have matching tyres per axle.
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Old pirellis on the front, and the budgets in the skip! Once the weather warms up let nature aka the lead foot dispose of the pirellis at the front :wink:
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Wider on the front unless RWD or AWD.
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I think I'm going to bite the bullet and just go for a full set, the colder, wet weather we've been having lately has highlighted just how bad both sets currently are. What are people running and recommend? I'm a bit of a sucker for the PS5 sidewall aesthetic but the Asymmetric 6's look really great for the money!
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I am currently looking for tyres 225/40/18 and £104 for 6's seems a good deal fitted from bc.
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I am currently looking for tyres 225/40/18 and £104 for 6's seems a good deal fitted from bc.
19's are like £170/£180 each at the moment
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As long as its on the same axle your fine, mixed & its an MOT failure.
Michelin are offering cash back of up to £100 for 4 tyres, so if you shop around & get a good deal you can also claim this directly from Michelin afterwards.
I did last years offer & after rebate I only paid £480 for 4x 19" 235/35 PS4S 💪
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Michelin are offering cash back of up to £100 for 4 tyres, so if you shop around & get a good deal you can also claim this directly from Michelin afterwards.
I did last years offer & after rebate I only paid £480 for 4x 19" 235/35 PS4S 💪
I can't find that offer at the moment but the cheapest I can find them for currently is £650 fitted!
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I had two new Asymmetric 6's on my front axle about 6 months ago (original Potenza moved to the rear) and I really rate them. So much quieter and better grip than the Potenzas and were about the same price. They're highly rated generally and so much cheaper than Michelins, so much better VFM if that matters. They are wearing a bit quicker than the Potenzas but those are not good tyres.
From your post it sounds like VFM matters to you and it certainly matters to me!
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Michelin are offering cash back of up to £100 for 4 tyres, so if you shop around & get a good deal you can also claim this directly from Michelin afterwards.
I did last years offer & after rebate I only paid £480 for 4x 19" 235/35 PS4S 💪
I can't find that offer at the moment but the cheapest I can find them for currently is £650 fitted!
Black circles are doing PS4S 235/35 19 for a set of 4 = £713.76 but they also have 10% off using "SALE10" = £650.32 fitted
Then claim the money back from Michelin, all you do is upload a picture of your receipt & they transfer you the cash within a couple of days
www.michelin.co.uk/auto/people-in-motion-offer
offer code: PIM4JY
That means £550 for the set of PS4S 💪
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Michelin are offering cash back of up to £100 for 4 tyres, so if you shop around & get a good deal you can also claim this directly from Michelin afterwards.
I did last years offer & after rebate I only paid £480 for 4x 19" 235/35 PS4S 💪
I can't find that offer at the moment but the cheapest I can find them for currently is £650 fitted!
Black circles are doing PS4S 235/35 19 for a set of 4 = £713.76 but they also have 10% off using "SALE10" = £650.32 fitted
Then claim the money back from Michelin, all you do is upload a picture of your receipt & they transfer you the cash within a couple of days
www.michelin.co.uk/auto/people-in-motion-offer
offer code: PIM4JY
That means £550 for the set of PS4S 💪
Amazing, thank you!
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No worries, happy to share :cool:
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I am doing this, I had 225 35 19 Pirelli allround, I purchased 2x new 235 Goodyear which I fitted to the rear.
The Pirelli originally fitted to the rear still had 7mm of tread so I have put them on the front to hopefully get a little use out of them?
(Like getting your moneys worth?...Etc.... :) )
This tyre combo was fitted the day before a service and Mot at a reputable VW main delaer, the car passed the Mot with no comment made on the tyres.
As stated above fine as long as the tyre size match on the same axle.
Just found Asy 6's on sale for £480 fitted! Do you happen to have a picture of how wide they sit on yours?
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Sumitomo own Falken. They aren't budget but are probably in the lower mid range of performance which isn't something you really want on a Gti or R. I just bought my first GTi the other day 😁 unfortunately it has a mismatch of tyres at the back. Probably a original Bridgestone and a continental sport contact 6. The ones on the front I'm pretty sure we're put on by the dealer to sell the car and are just budgets 😞as it's advisory on the MOT was poor quality sidewalls on both fronts. Alloys aren't scratched though.
On my previous Leon which is now my wife's car I have fitted asymmetric 6 all around. Good tyres and as previously mentioned value for money
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Sumitomo own Falken. They aren't budget but are probably in the lower mid range of performance which isn't something you really want on a Gti or R. I just bought my first GTi the other day 😁 unfortunately it has a mismatch of tyres at the back. Probably a original Bridgestone and a continental sport contact 6. The ones on the front I'm pretty sure we're put on by the dealer to sell the car and are just budgets 😞as it's advisory on the MOT was poor quality sidewalls on both fronts. Alloys aren't scratched though.
On my previous Leon which is now my wife's car I have fitted asymmetric 6 all around. Good tyres and as previously mentioned value for money
Yeah I think at £480 for a full set fitted that's about a good a deal as you'll get these days. I just want to make sure that the 235 isn't going to be super wide, I do like a 'square' looking fitment if that makes any sense.
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I am doing this, I had 225 35 19 Pirelli allround, I purchased 2x new 235 Goodyear which I fitted to the rear.
The Pirelli originally fitted to the rear still had 7mm of tread so I have put them on the front to hopefully get a little use out of them?
(Like getting your moneys worth?...Etc.... :) )
This tyre combo was fitted the day before a service and Mot at a reputable VW main delaer, the car passed the Mot with no comment made on the tyres.
As stated above fine as long as the tyre size match on the same axle.
Just found Asy 6's on sale for £480 fitted! Do you happen to have a picture of how wide they sit on yours?
Compared to the 225, I think the 235 fit fine with the added rim protection.
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I am doing this, I had 225 35 19 Pirelli allround, I purchased 2x new 235 Goodyear which I fitted to the rear.
The Pirelli originally fitted to the rear still had 7mm of tread so I have put them on the front to hopefully get a little use out of them?
(Like getting your moneys worth?...Etc.... :) )
This tyre combo was fitted the day before a service and Mot at a reputable VW main delaer, the car passed the Mot with no comment made on the tyres.
As stated above fine as long as the tyre size match on the same axle.
Just found Asy 6's on sale for £480 fitted! Do you happen to have a picture of how wide they sit on yours?
I don't happen to have a picture of my tyre profile, i'm not not that weird! :)
I did go outside and snapped an angled shot of the 235/35/19 Goodyear Assym 6.
Compared to the 225, I think the 235 fit fine with the added rim protection.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7ZkhzFBx/1000007456.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vc0GFNFj)
Thank you for this, went ahead and got them fitted yesterday since the offer just seemed too good to miss. Only done a few miles on them so far but already I can feel a noticeable difference in ride quality and also a huge reduction in road noise! That could be placebo however but definitely money well spent.
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On the subject of fitting different width tyres, would you be more likely to get uneven tyre wear or need different wheel alignment settings?
I often wish we had changed the width on my wife's Ibiza. She had 215/45/16. The price of tyre was higher than my Leon and options were much more limited. just to get better options would have been reason enough for me. I was advised against doing so as that was what was designed for the car.