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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Lewism3 on 04 November 2007, 00:00

Title: Tyres
Post by: Lewism3 on 04 November 2007, 00:00

Just quickly. My Mk3 8v (below) has 205/50/15 tyres but my friends Mk3 16v has 195/50/15. What is the recommended or correct size I should use?

Anybody recommended a good value brand of tyre out there?

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: boneybradley on 04 November 2007, 10:56

195's upto 1994 and 205's after..... I run 195's as they are cheaper on my standard wheels!!
brand wise depends on how much you want to spend..have a look at http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html (http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html) and they have reviews on most tryes too

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: firstgolfgti on 04 November 2007, 18:50

I was running 205's but changed to 195's cos as above they're cheaper by quite a way. Haven't noticed any difference in performance if anything it handles slightly better.

But that could be down to going from firestones to pirelli P6000 they're great especially in the wet.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Lewism3 on 05 November 2007, 09:30

Thanks guys

I like the fat look of the 205s, but gotta buy 4, so it could well be 195s on the cards. :undecided:

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: R98 HUF on 05 November 2007, 13:07

buy some secondhand 16 or 17's with good tyres its cheaper!!!!

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Lewism3 on 05 November 2007, 13:52

Thats got me thinking................mmmmmm