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Offline brettblade

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Re: Need new tyres for GTD mk7
« Reply #20 on: 29 September 2017, 14:51 »
Conti 5Ps are great tyres.  Served me very well on GTI's and R over last 5 years.  Michelin PS4S are better - on another level and worth it for the rescued noise and superlative pothole absorbing qualities alone, never mind the astonishing level of grip in wet and dry.  Have actually transformed my daily commute.
Luckily motor came with 5Ps and although feel fine they are on the noisy side but for sure will go the PS4S route when requires. Always loved Michies, were the only real choice years back, fantastic on the Clio Williams.
Out of interest, any R owners bother with winter tyres these days, recall some did on the Mk6 mainly North of the border though.

Yes many R owners bother with winter tyres and winter wheels too, you'll find it's a topic of seasonal discussion on the R forum if you ever pop your head in there.  :smiley:

I've found winter tyres a must on my GTI.
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Offline TwoSheds

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Re: Need new tyres for GTD mk7
« Reply #21 on: 29 September 2017, 16:14 »
Got the PS4 fit and tread depth is only 7.1mm that's not right surely?

My PS4's were 8mm new.

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Re: Need new tyres for GTD mk7
« Reply #22 on: 29 September 2017, 18:01 »
Checking both tyres on one side it's 7.4 and the side it's 6.7 and this is on both tyres.

Michelin says "not right,  take back and get changed"

Offline mcmaddy

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Re: Need new tyres for GTD mk7
« Reply #23 on: 29 September 2017, 19:11 »
Conti 5Ps are great tyres.  Served me very well on GTI's and R over last 5 years.  Michelin PS4S are better - on another level and worth it for the rescued noise and superlative pothole absorbing qualities alone, never mind the astonishing level of grip in wet and dry.  Have actually transformed my daily commute.
Luckily motor came with 5Ps and although feel fine they are on the noisy side but for sure will go the PS4S route when requires. Always loved Michies, were the only real choice years back, fantastic on the Clio Williams.
Out of interest, any R owners bother with winter tyres these days, recall some did on the Mk6 mainly North of the border though.

Yes many R owners bother with winter tyres and winter wheels too, you'll find it's a topic of seasonal discussion on the R forum if you ever pop your head in there.  :smiley:

I've found winter tyres a must on my GTI.
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Re: Need new tyres for GTD mk7
« Reply #24 on: 29 September 2017, 19:26 »
Checking both tyres on one side it's 7.4 and the side it's 6.7 and this is on both tyres.

Michelin says "not right,  take back and get changed"

Seems quite common if you Google it...
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