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the difference between a "quiet" tyre and a noisy one (ie A to C rated) is only 6db.... but db's are funny things - thats actually perceived as 4 times quieter!

BTW the whole noise things about tyre ratings is environmental... apparently noise can make people physically unwell... so now the EU force tyre makers to say how noisy their product is.

I've also read somewhere that the Cross Climates seem to massively reduce noise but nobody can explain why.

Hi Chris - I feel very much the same way about my new 8.5 GTI on the hard and noisy Bridgestones, which is why I am (prematurely) swapping them for a whole new set of Pirelli PZ5's this coming weekend (which are supposed to be the quietest and smoothest riding tyres currently available on the market).  I had a 7.5 GTI previously (non DCC) which I ran on PS4S's (not PS4s) which I loved - but I am taking the gamble on the new design Pirelli PZ5's as the PS4S's are now a 10 yr old design, and the new Pirellis really are supposed to be v good (plus currently available with 20% discount which is helpful) - I'll let you know my verdict on them once they have bed in.

Good to hear I'm not alone! I look forward to hearing what difference it makes to the driving experience. Thank you.

The BS S005's (which i assume are the ones you have) are rated at 72db

Now bear in mind that the noise ratings are not what you hear in the car, thats different...

72db is in the worst bracket for noise.

Shop around but it looks like the Eagle Asym's are maybe a little quieter.

Had a 7.5 for 87 months from new angle covered 35k, no issues to report on (touching lots of wood)
My wife’s Polo would not lock when frozen, a squirt of WD40 followed by a squirt of lithium grease fixed that.

Hi

Been a while but I could do with some advice.

Bought a mk7 manual about 5 years ago and never really got on with it. I was gutted because I lusted after one for years.

Anyway I'll be 50 soon I'd like a new car but there isn't a car on the market that suits my needs more than another GTI.
Was I just unlucky with the mk7? Would a 7.5 be better? Would an 8 make more sense because it looks different to a 7/7.5?

Issues I had with mk7:
Notchy gears - especially 2nd
Electronic handbrake auto release was jerky not smooth
Both rear speakers let water in and needed replaced
Buzzing from under drivers seat (almost finished me this one)
Clicking drivers door check strap
Drivers door wouldn't close when temp was below zero - kept bouncing back open
Drivers mirror glass fell off on motorway
Whistling wind noise like door seals needed replaced

For info it was an approved used car from a Volkswagen main dealer. I traded it in after 18 months and bought a Honda diesel - which has been faultless for 3 and a half years. But god is it boring.

I realise I'm asking a golf gti forum if I should buy a golf gti  but I'm sorry to say I was underwhelmed by the mk7 - especially the build quality. Not a single squeak or rattle from my 10 year old Honda and nothing has fallen off. Gear change is a dream and auto parking brake release is super smooth. But god is it boring.

Any thoughts appreciated.