Tyres

[hmeah]

I have 4 x TOYO Prozes TR1 on the GTi, the front 2 need replacing, wanted to see if i should keep to the same make/model or go with something else? if something else? what should i put on the front? the back tyres have plenty of life left...

[sprout99]

Toyo's are soft but you can't have good grip without a nice compound.

I have Vredesteins Ultrac's all round they have been excellent
I can also say that uniroyal rainsport 2's are good too.

depends on your budget and how much you like to hammer the corners in wet and dry

[hmeah]

thanks,
looking to spend 100-120 per tyre, cant see the ones you mentioned on the site i been looking at www.tyre-shopper.co.uk

[sprout99]

camskill and elite direct also good places if you know a tyre fitter

tyretraders can also have a bargain

Uniroyal RS2's are really good for money

[AlanD]

On my second set of Goodyear Eagle F1s (1st were GSDs and the ones Ive got now are the Assyms) and they have done a stella job of keeping me on the road so far.

[zoomered]

Whats the standard Brand tyres for a Gti, 225 40 18? Just hit a pothole and rubber ducked a avon zz3 with almost full tread. Can'e decide to just replace the tyre with another avon or replace the two with stock or something else. Never really had avon, seem ok, but just looking at the options..  ??

[Snooze]

I would have got Vredesteins Ultrac Sessantas if my local tyre place had sold them, lots of fans of them on this site.  I just went for Continentel Sport contact 3's as thats what came on the car.  They are very good all round tyres and only cost me £107 a corner fitted!

[maxie]

hi guys, slightly off topic here but id like to know if anyone has tried or has some run flat tyres on there gti?  the reason im thinking of these is cuz im a wheelchair user,  and i dont really wana be stuck @ the side of the road, motorway waiting for rac to come change the tyre for me. i'd prefer to try and get home or a service station before avn to stop... many thanks

[sprout99]

hi guys, slightly off topic here but id like to know if anyone has tried or has some run flat tyres on there gti?  the reason im thinking of these is cuz im a wheelchair user,  and i dont really wana be stuck @ the side of the road, motorway waiting for rac to come change the tyre for me. i'd prefer to try and get home or a service station before avn to stop... many thanks

 I had them on my 1 series and converted it to normal tyres

They're too hard and spoil ride. Insurance may not like as going away from std spec.

In your case i can see the benefit - you need to have tyre pressure monitor fitted?

[AlanD]

Insurance may not like as going away from std spec.

Yeah, thats crap by the way. Doesnt matter if you have tyres fitted that arent factory spec. Most GTI users dont use the Dunlop or Bridgestone sh!te that came out the factory.

They are rubbish in terms of ride and grip but considering your circumstances, they may well be worth it.