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Offline smoggy

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Tyres
« on: 17 July 2013, 19:07 »
Hi,
I need to replace my fronts on my 2011 Gti, they are currently 225/440/18 Bridgestone 050a, original fitment and have managed 14,500 on a VWR chipped car.
Do i stick with the newer type Bridgestone S0001 or change to a different brand ?
Any advice welcome  :cool:
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Offline Booth11

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #1 on: 17 July 2013, 20:15 »
I can recommend Continental Sport Contact 5p tyres.  I've got these on mine and am really impressed with them.  Only done 8k miles but haven't missed a beat so far and excellent braking qualities.  Mine are 225/35/Z 88y (19" but 18s available).  Different aspect ratios available.
« Last Edit: 17 July 2013, 20:32 by Booth11 »
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Offline Poached

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #2 on: 17 July 2013, 20:30 »
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 on all corners for me.

It has a rim protector which is handy and has saved me from a kerbed wheel. Other brands may also have this feature too...
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Offline Rgdogg

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #3 on: 17 July 2013, 20:45 »
Goodyear f1s also, best I've had on so far.
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Offline phil1975

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #4 on: 17 July 2013, 22:50 »
Never heard anything but good comments about goodyear f1's.  Got conti's on my golf great all rounders, had dunlops on my first mk6 I didn't rate those atall.
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Offline smoggy

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #5 on: 18 July 2013, 20:18 »
Thanks for the replies....looks like goodyears then :cool:
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Offline Snooze

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #6 on: 18 July 2013, 20:23 »
Another vote for the Goodyear Eagle F1's!
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Offline Raffe

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #7 on: 18 July 2013, 20:30 »
Just about to do ours and will be going for the GY's too, good all rounder.
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Offline mike.

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #8 on: 18 July 2013, 22:15 »
Another vote for the Conti 5s, superb tyre in the wet and dry and quiet.

Wasn't impressed with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 1, haven't tried the 2s yet.
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