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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mike_gti on 06 November 2003, 17:26
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My mk 3 GTi needs some new boots and I was wondering if any one out there has any recommendations of what to buy and what to avoid. I've looked around and Toyo Proxes T1-S seem a reasonable buy (approx. ?45 per wheel). Any advice would be grand. :)
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27 reads and no advice ??? Surely all of you have tyres on your cars? Just a quick note to say what they are and if they're any good would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys.
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i asked some rubber q's and got little response the other day :/
sorry cant help more.
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I am running on Uniroyal Rainsports. Had never heard of them when i got the car, they came with the 17" audi wheels the previous owner had fitted. They are very low (40) and i think they are quite pricey but man do they stick in the wet.
They are average to good in the dry - quite soft rubber. But in the wet they are amazing i have never driven like it in wet weather before. Feels as if you have more traction when it rains! I found out they got voted 2001 best wet tyre on track and road!
I have not got much to compair them too as i have not tested all the other brands but the fronts need replacing this month and i'm just gonna stick with the Rainsports!
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On the weekend i just put on Pirelli P6000's - only coz thats what i've had on all my cars, easy to find and only ?65 a corner.
I did have Avon's (see my previous handling/braking thread) that were bloody awful. These are great, and transform it in to a car that will now go round bends...
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what sizes do you guys have?
my car came with 205s on the back, and 195s on the front..
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I recently fitted some Michelin Pilot Exaltos to the front and they have completely transformed the handling of the car. They removed what was left of the understeer and have left the car with the lightest tail out cornering attitude. In simple terms, it's at least three times the fun it was before :)
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Overseer - 195 at the front and 205 at the back. I remember you saying that before. Got me paranoid, so I checked my Mrk3 16V and its 205 front and back!
........to the forum gurus out there (VR6?) Whats right then.
Need new shoes on mine V soon and was going to go for the Toyos too. Would rather the amazing Eagle F1s, but the purse strings cant stretch that far at the mo :/
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Go for the Toyo Proxes. Had two complete sets now and they are absolutely superb in the wet and dry, as well as not damaging the wallet too much. Had Conti Eco contacts in the past, which lasted longer but were shocking in the wet. Paid about ?60 per tyre for the Toyos. Where have you seen them for ?45?
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Toyos here for ?45ish for the size I need - Good clear site too.
Hope it helps others :)
http://www.mytyres.net/start.html
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I have P6000's - nice and cheap from Bracknell Tyres 35 pound a corner balanced and fitted ;D
(I went back last month for a spare - and they'd put them up to 45 the b?st?rds
Bracknell Tyres 01344 411323
I had Avon ZV1's before - which I thought were spot on - I saw contradicting reviews - but I had no problem (and I drive a wee bit enthusiastically) ;D
My mates have warned to stay away from Toyo's as they are like a cheaper version of Yoko's - but don't last as long !!!!! (You know what I mean :o)
Tyres are one of those things that sometimes it's better to find out for yourself what is right for you and your driving style -
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......thanks for the advise fella.
Still swaying towards the TOYOs tho.
Anymore opinions gents??
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I see mytyres sell them now. Didnt see them before, but luckily only paid slightly more for 205/50/15. I see some posts about Toyos not lasting too long, but obviously that is dependent on your driving style. i managed about 15-16k out of the fronts through a mixture of driving, which I didnt think was that bad. I would agree that it would be worth trying some tyres and making your own mind up, as not everyone has the same experience with tyres. Personally speaking I have not had any probs with the Toyos and will continue to get them next time.
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just to stick my two penneth in, when the standard fit Michellin's ran out on mine, I went to see my buddy who owns a tyre and exhaust centre.
He fitted Pirelli P6000's on mine, as he said they were ideally suited to my motor. I trust him with stuff like that, because that's what he does for a living!! they weren't expensive for 16" (less than ?100 a corner I think) so he wasn't selling them to make any money out of me!
They have loads of grip, are quiet and very good in the wet - I will have them again when this set goes the way of the Michellins.
BTW, the misses has GY Eagle F1's on her bimmer compact - I really haven't been all that impressed with them - the first time it rained after she got it, I took it out and it was all over the place (not that I was complaining at the time, I was too busy opposite-locking round roundabouts!!)
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.......got some Eagle F1s orderd BTW - ?264
205/50/15
.......convinced because my Mrs drove to and from work (50m) on a flat F1 without realising, it really did feel like the tracking was out a bit.