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Golf mk8 / Re: mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by Watts on 08 March 2026, 21:01 »Mine had Hankooks from new and whilst not the grippiest, I do find them pretty quiet and smooth.
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Golf mk8 / Re: mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by P6GTD on 08 March 2026, 20:42 »Goodyear A/S 6 rates well for ride and noise. I fitted current set of these to replace Michelin PS 5 or 6 and they are better. I have a 7.5 with 18” wheels and DCC. I think this combo is quite unusual.
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Golf mk8 / Re: mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by fredgroves on 08 March 2026, 20:22 »Less sound deadening in a MK8.x vs a MK7.
Much much more in a BMW.
Could try some different tyres... Go have a look at the ratings on them all and find the quietest. Ignore all the other figures and just focus on noise.
Personally it's not a problem, I go everywhere with loud music lol
Much much more in a BMW.
Could try some different tyres... Go have a look at the ratings on them all and find the quietest. Ignore all the other figures and just focus on noise.
Personally it's not a problem, I go everywhere with loud music lol
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Golf mk8 / Re: mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by chrisgolf1 on 08 March 2026, 17:59 »I put PS4's (not the s) on it when I got it. It did make some difference, I can't remember what was on it when I purchased it. So I kind of know the answer to my own question, but the mk 8.5 seems so much...worse 
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Golf mk8 / Re: mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by david25 on 08 March 2026, 17:38 »What tyres did you have on the 7.5?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Oil Grade 0W-20 vs 5W-30
« Last post by symonh2000 on 08 March 2026, 17:25 »Ours gets 5w30 504 spec.
There is a school of thought that thinner oils are are more about MPG and emissions rather than engine protection.
You are hardly likely to notice much difference in the real world however, maybe 0.5mpg if you are lucky.
There is a school of thought that thinner oils are are more about MPG and emissions rather than engine protection.
You are hardly likely to notice much difference in the real world however, maybe 0.5mpg if you are lucky.
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Golf mk8 / mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by chrisgolf1 on 08 March 2026, 16:46 »Hello,
Coming from a 7.5GTI PP with DCC and 18 inch wheels, I find my new 8.5 GTI unacceptably noisy on rough surfaces. The DCC doesn't smooth things out like in my previous GTI's either, which is disappointing.
I know all this is subjective to some extent, and road tests tend to not mention excessive road noise nor a harsh ride, so I'm in the minority here (and my hearing ain't what it used to be).
I've done a lot of research into tyres, the consensus being along the lines that the OEM Potenza sports aren't great for noise or comfort, and there are better options around. I'm thinking of swapping all four tyres for something more 'touring' oriented like a Primacy 5 (a crime against GTI's, I know).
Has anybody actually done something like this and experienced a significant difference? Other option is to sell it, take the hit and get something more comfortable and quieter - maybe a BMW 320i touring.
Cheers
Coming from a 7.5GTI PP with DCC and 18 inch wheels, I find my new 8.5 GTI unacceptably noisy on rough surfaces. The DCC doesn't smooth things out like in my previous GTI's either, which is disappointing.
I know all this is subjective to some extent, and road tests tend to not mention excessive road noise nor a harsh ride, so I'm in the minority here (and my hearing ain't what it used to be).
I've done a lot of research into tyres, the consensus being along the lines that the OEM Potenza sports aren't great for noise or comfort, and there are better options around. I'm thinking of swapping all four tyres for something more 'touring' oriented like a Primacy 5 (a crime against GTI's, I know).
Has anybody actually done something like this and experienced a significant difference? Other option is to sell it, take the hit and get something more comfortable and quieter - maybe a BMW 320i touring.
Cheers
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 08 March 2026, 16:18 »Today’s email from Vw
Who were you in contact with to get that information? Vw uk?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 08 March 2026, 15:53 »€82 with area view
You’ll get it up over 85k if you add the pan roof, HK audio, leather…
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Donster on 08 March 2026, 14:33 »€82 with area view