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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Yorkshire gti on 12 June 2025, 17:40
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Tyres were an advisory on my latest MOT. 2 were replaced a year in of ownership due to a RTA. What are people replacing with/ finding good? I have had Hankook on from factory and been ok.
I have done a v low mileage which is why only just having to replace them.
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PS5. With them steering became even more precise, but really after 500-600 km
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Mine came with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, kept with these and find they are very good. Other option I’ve had before on a prior car is Michelin Pilot Sport 5s, again they are very good tyres.
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I used Goodyear Eagle F1 a few times. Currently on Michelin PS5 but…..
at next change I might go back to Goodyear mainly because I think they have better rim protection.
Anyone got a view on the rim protection claims?
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I used Goodyear Eagle F1 a few times. Currently on Michelin PS5 but…..
at next change I might go back to Goodyear mainly because I think they have better rim protection.
Anyone got a view on the rim protection claims?
This is a good point, the rim protection on the Goodyear I have found is much better than on the Michelin, the Goodyears is very chunky. Hopefully it’s never needed, but does give peace of mind!
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Thank you for the advice :smiley: I ironically got a v large bolt stuck in 1 tyre this am so have booked it in for 3 more Hankook tyres. Thought best to stick with same.
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If it were me I'd change all four. Seems silly to replace three. I'd feel much more comfortable knowing I'd got a new set all round. Just keep the one as a spare rather than bin it.
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If it were me I'd change all four. Seems silly to replace three. I'd feel much more comfortable knowing I'd got a new set all round. Just keep the one as a spare rather than bin it.
Totally agree mad to do 3 tyres!
And PS5 would of been a way better choice had hankooks on mine from new thought they were ok but PS5'S have made it a different car superb tyres in all conditions
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6's.
Better value than Michelins and very good tyres. My car had Bridgestone S005s originally and I replaced with F1 A6s. No regrets, but like a lot of things it comes down to personal preference in the end. There is no 'best' tyre.
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Swapped my S3s factory fit Potenzas (sh!te) for Goodyear Asy6 and was mildly disappointed. They weren't head and shoulders better than the Potenzas. I always go for Michelins and wish I had this time!
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Renewed 4 last month after a lot of research I went for continental sport contact 7 , cost a bit more than I wanted to spend but really are night and day from the factory fitted hankooks and worth every extra penny especially in wet weather
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Is wet weather the Conti 7’s forte?