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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: lynx486 on 04 June 2006, 15:41

Title: Best Tyres??
Post by: lynx486 on 04 June 2006, 15:41

Gonna replace my tyres soon, anyone got any advice on whats the besst for handling etc?

What are the run flat ones like anyone any idea?

Title: Re: Best Tyres??
Post by: The Doc on 08 June 2006, 15:44

I like  :smiley:

Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX - even though I think Dunlop are SHAT normally

Goodyear F1 Eagles

Continental Sport Contact 2's


I hate  :angry:

Run flat tyres

Toyo anything

Anything remoulded

Part worns

Title: Re: Best Tyres??
Post by: Matt555 on 09 June 2006, 10:15

I'm running with Michelins on the Porsche and Conti's on the VW.........  The VW will run with Michelin Pilot sports or Pirelli P-Zeros once they need replacing....  the life on the Pirrelis is pretty short though........ 

Title: Re: Best Tyres??
Post by: The Doc on 09 June 2006, 13:03

I went off the michies coz they seem to wear out at the edge after a short mileage and look worn out even though there not  :angry:

What is it that you don't like about the conti's - I loved 'em on my GTi but prior to that I  wouldn't have wiped my A+S+S on them - Same as the dunlop Max's really!

If you know what I mean...... :grin:

I'll send a picture L8r re the MPS2's  :wink:

Title: Re: Best Tyres??
Post by: Matt555 on 09 June 2006, 13:23

Let me think...................  Nope, nothing wrong with the Conti's on the Gti  :smiley:   

I know what you mean about the mich sports, but i've been really impressed with them on both the Box and A3....  I've had P zeros on 2 motors and they were great but V soft..... 

Once the misses has her hands back on the Golf they'll probably last 3 years  :laugh:

Title: Re: Best Tyres??
Post by: nelsoni on 18 June 2006, 22:05

Guys -

Because your tyres are expensive, it doesn't mean they're good.  I have fitted a full set of Yokohama C-Drives to my GTI, after the OEM Dunlops.

I found the Dunlops were fairly average in the dry, and lacked grip in the wet - lots of understeer.

In comparison, the C-Drives have far far more grip in the wet, and are so much tackier in the dry.  Much less wheelspin when you pull away quikly.  Tyre life on the front has been about the same as the Dunlops (7500 mi) - they're ready to change again.  Price per tyre (Express Tyres, Lockerbie) was about 70 quid each.

Title: Re: Best Tyres??
Post by: wlscullion on 19 June 2006, 09:47

Isn't tire life of 7500 a bit on the low side. I've just changed my front Conti's for first time after 17,500 , rear still has plenty wear left

Title: Re: Best Tyres??
Post by: The Doc on 19 June 2006, 18:16

 :grin: