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Offline reidtastic

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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #10 on: 01 February 2010, 18:22 »
Been mentioned before that the Goodyear F1s arnt good in the Cold but ive never found them that bad TBH, They are still the best tyre out there IMO, I also am a fan of what you already have, the Conti Contact Sports. I had them on my M3 and they were Brill, not sure how they work on the GTI though. The potenzas are not bad either, although they needed replaced when i bought the car so i only done 200 miles on them, The PS 2s again are good but a bit pricey IMO so that rules them out for me.

The F1s won EVO Magazines tyre of the year, for all weather performance, So they have been proven !  :smiley:
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #11 on: 01 February 2010, 18:57 »
Quote from: wuker on 01 February 2010, 16:58
Alan

I noticed you are in Croydon - where do you get your tyres from?

I certainly am. Where are you?

In August I upgraded my Monzas to some BBS LMs and got a set of new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on it from a company called R-Tec over in St.Albans so not exactly local, but they did me a good deal on wheels and tyres so was worth the drive.
http://www.rtecshop.com/
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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #12 on: 01 February 2010, 20:37 »
Quote from: Gene Hunt. on 01 February 2010, 18:17
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 01 February 2010, 18:11
Vredestein Assym tyres are bar far the Best Value for money. Payed £91 each, Better the Ps2's in some Customer Reviews. Perform the same as the Michelin's for a third less in cost.

I have fitted Vredesteins on mine, and think they are superb, quiet and great traction.
.............same here.Great tyres, & ''yes'' sad i know but a really  :cool: tread pattern.
Its the main reason I like my GSD3s :D

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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #13 on: 02 February 2010, 11:45 »
Is there any noise or performance difference from a run flat tyre?
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #14 on: 02 February 2010, 11:48 »
Oh YES !

Do NOT buy run flats if your an enthusiastic driver and enjoy driving.

The opinion of one BMW driver

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I am driving a 2006 BMW 325 with the standard OEM Bridgestone run flat tires. These are simply the worst tires I have ever experienced (I must add that I have had many sets of Bridgestone Turanzas and Potenzas that performed extremely well on other cars). The run flat tires provide a rough jostling ride, do not corner well, and are incredibly noisy on rough pavement. I have only had the car a few weeks but I am going to switch out these tires with something else that will provide ride and handling that is acceptable. Carrying a compact spare and a jack is a small inconvenience compared to riding on this poor excuse for a tire. There is a long way to go on this technology and BMW should not have ruined an otherwise great car with these tires
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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #15 on: 02 February 2010, 11:56 »
Quote from: wuker on 02 February 2010, 11:45
Is there any noise or performance difference from a run flat tyre?

^^^^ They cost more, they're loud as f00k and they ruin the ride.

I ran Bridgestone RE 050 Potenza run flats (17") on my last car for a year and yes, they lasted well, gripped well, but I refer you to my last sentence!
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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #16 on: 02 February 2010, 12:10 »
Thanks for your comments

I thought there would be some downsides

So i have narrowed it down to the Goodyear F1 Assy's and Vredesteins which are around the same price on Camskill

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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #17 on: 02 February 2010, 12:17 »
Sorry for all of the questions gents

Will there be an difference between the load index of 91 & 94?

And whether I should go for W or Y speed rating?
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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #18 on: 02 February 2010, 12:26 »
You need a load rating of at least 91 so either should be fine.

In terms of speed rating you must fit tyres that are rated above the top speed of the car, which I think is 148mph for the MK5 GTI.

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Re: Golf GTI Tyres
« Reply #19 on: 02 February 2010, 12:49 »
Quote from: wuker on 02 February 2010, 11:45
Is there any noise or performance difference from a run flat tyre?


You're better off running on just the rims.

You get a better ride, road holding and its a lot quieter. And cheaper! :)
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