Tyres

[Steve78]

I don't know where any good reviews for pirellis come from - but from peeps who have actually used pirellis - they are fookin lethal.  They are actually WORSE than Dunflops.  Seriously, you must be barking if you are considering pirellis!

Well I was just after an opinion on alternatives, so thanks for that.  My choice is still the Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric's... 

[GlennQuagmire]

If I keep the car next year I'll go for Michelin PS2. The Bridgestone R050's I have on now really suck when it comes to road noise. So avoid old RE050's for sure.

Glenn, are your Bridgestones the orginal spec RE050, or the revised spec RE050A?

Original spec ..

[FamilyDub]

The Bridgestone R050's I have on now really suck when it comes to road noise. So avoid old RE050's for sure.

+1. Noisy as heck 

[smartypants]

I've been told by VW that my tyres (all 4) need replacing... and yes they are right

Sadly wearing on the rears on the inside only it seems - any reason for this firstly?

Also got a price on the following:

£87 Eagle F1 GSD3
£99 Eagle F1 Assyms
£103 Michelin PS2

I have always had the GSD3 on my previous car and would swear by them - however I know they are the older model, and how do people's experiences with the above tyres compare with those prices? Worth the extra £15 a corner for the PS2s?

[JonnyG]

£87 Eagle F1 GSD3
£99 Eagle F1 Assyms
£103 Michelin PS2

I have always had the GSD3 on my previous car and would swear by them - however I know they are the older model, and how do people's experiences with the above tyres compare with those prices? Worth the extra £15 a corner for the PS2s?

At those prices I think I'd opt for the Michelin PS2's

Where did you get the quotes out of interest ?

[maxie]

has anyone tried these?, Michelin Pilot Alpin... they have a good all round rating here.. http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/Volkswagen/Golf-GTI.htm  will this be ok all year round?

thought id try these  Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

[smartypants]

£87 Eagle F1 GSD3
£99 Eagle F1 Assyms
£103 Michelin PS2

I have always had the GSD3 on my previous car and would swear by them - however I know they are the older model, and how do people's experiences with the above tyres compare with those prices? Worth the extra £15 a corner for the PS2s?

At those prices I think I'd opt for the Michelin PS2's

Where did you get the quotes out of interest ?

Yeah that's what i am thinking, thanks.

It's a local tyre firm in Bracknell, berks, used them for nearly 10 years no one can get near their prices!

[Hairy Porter]

My oem 050's did 12,000 miles on the front.
I put F1's on after them.  On the front like I always do.
They have worn like buggery, I estimate 8,000 miles before they need changing.
Cold they are worse than the 050's, warm they grip very well.

I'll not fit them again.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

If I keep the car next year I'll go for Michelin PS2. The Bridgestone R050's I have on now really suck when it comes to road noise. So avoid old RE050's for sure.

Glenn, are your Bridgestones the orginal spec RE050, or the revised spec RE050A?

Original spec ..

Maybe that is where your probs are.  I've tried quite a few cars with the RE050A, and have been impressed with their grippage - though still not quite in the same league as PS2s or P-Zero Rossos.  They wern't overly noisy - but then tyre noise is probably very low om my list of priorities.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I've been told by VW that my tyres (all 4) need replacing... and yes they are right

Don't you own a tyre tread depth gauge?   

Sadly wearing on the rears on the inside only it seems - any reason for this firstly?

Could be a number of reasons:

• What tyres are on there at the mo?
• What tyre pressures are you running?
• Are you carrying any heavly loads in the boot?
• Are you driving the car hard round corners?
• Has the car had any 'impact' damage which might cause any suspension alignment damage?
• The GTI has quite an agressive rear camber angle 

Also got a price on the following:

£87 Eagle F1 GSD3
£99 Eagle F1 Assyms
£103 Michelin PS2

I have always had the GSD3 on my previous car and would swear by them - however I know they are the older model, and how do people's experiences with the above tyres compare with those prices? Worth the extra £15 a corner for the PS2s?

Absolutely - you will NOT regret going for PS2s. 

However, those prices look a little cheap.  Make sure the stealer has quoted for the 'eXtra Load' (XL) tyres, because the GTI must have XL boots when running on 18"s - to not have XL tyres will invalidate your insurance.