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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Hampshire rubber burner on 03 July 2026, 21:05

Title: Tyre choice
Post by: Hampshire rubber burner on 03 July 2026, 21:05
Gti clubsport with 235/35/19  hankooks fitted from factory
Looking for help in what to fit as replacement
Michelin ps4s or pilot sport 5 or conti sc7 or maybe pirelli
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: Watts on 03 July 2026, 21:46
I doubt you can go wrong with any of those. Perhaps just go with the best deal you can get?
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: Exonian on 06 July 2026, 19:36
Do all 4 need replacing? If not then the Hankooks seem ok to me after running a set for 12 months.

If replacing all 4 I’d be tempted with some all season tyres personally.
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: Tony Jazz on 08 July 2026, 10:25
All good choices. I have run mine on Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 6 19" since 2023 with no issues regarding handling/wet/grip.
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: davo245 on 08 July 2026, 16:53
Gti clubsport with 235/35/19  hankooks fitted from factory
Looking for help in what to fit as replacement
Michelin ps4s or pilot sport 5 or conti sc7 or maybe pirelli

I have ran all the tyres in that list in that size apart from contis on my GTI's and now running th PS5'S  would choose them again without hesitation.
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: Hampshire rubber burner on 08 July 2026, 18:09
Bought 4 michelin pilot sport 4s to be fitted Saturday
Bought from camskill with mich offer for £480 delivered
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: Adam T7 on 08 July 2026, 18:55
I’m on my second set of PS5’s, can’t fault them. I imagine 4’s are just as effective.
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: davo245 on 11 July 2026, 08:06
I’m on my second set of PS5’s, can’t fault them. I imagine 4’s are just as effective.

5'S are better imo had both in same size same car.
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: candywhite12 on 11 July 2026, 09:53
tried all of the below mentioned, currently running hankooks from factory, which imo is a piss poor factory choice of a tire for this car, ran ps4s for ages before switching to ps5s, wife's got conti sc7, and had pirelli p zeros from factory in my mk6.  All things considered, any of the michelins all day long for me, but i guess it also comes down to personal preferences, i find the contis much quieter, pirellis were lively but had a much shorter lifespan, ps4s were the pick for me but unable to get my hands on them anymore hence the switch to the newest ps5s. Also consider that i am located in Cyprus hence much higher running temperatures than uk
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: Hampshire rubber burner on 11 July 2026, 16:56
Michelin ps4s fitted today replacing hankook s1 evo3
What a difference it now it handles like a clubsport  should have from the start
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: davo245 on 13 July 2026, 07:05
Michelin ps4s fitted today replacing hankook s1 evo3
What a difference it now it handles like a clubsport  should have from the start

Surprising how much better the car feels on michelins
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: Hampshire rubber burner on 15 July 2026, 21:40
It steers and puts the power down with ease it's how it should be
Title: Re: Tyre choice
Post by: candywhite12 on 16 July 2026, 10:53
It steers and puts the power down with ease it's how it should be

undisputed king of tires, that's how my tire guy (who btw got himself a brand new Cupra and just upgraded it to over 500hp) calls them michelins :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: hard to argue, best all rounder, all season tire i've ever had