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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #10 on: 07 April 2014, 16:02 »
The other good thing about Costco is that they have up to date fitting equipment, so no monkeys using crowbars on your wheels to get the tyre off. Bad thing is they always put new tyres on the back (arse covering safety - your car is a deathtrap when new?  :whistle:), marginally less safe for a few hundred miles. I bet a new Michelin still has more grip than a worn-in Bridgestone.
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Offline rick2b

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #11 on: 07 April 2014, 16:52 »
11000 miles and my front p zero are nearly toast.
Think I will stay with another pair of Pirelli's for the summer and look to change to a another brand next time.
Bridgestone or Michelin ??
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Offline mcmaddy

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #12 on: 07 April 2014, 18:42 »
Stay well clear of bridgestone and you'll be ok.
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Offline Tornado8

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #13 on: 07 April 2014, 19:39 »
Anyone tried the DMACK tyres. They provide the corners for the WRC. I think they are quite reasonable on price?
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Offline GiT1984

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #14 on: 07 April 2014, 23:25 »
Quote from: mikeok on 07 April 2014, 11:47
Cant help as car to new but my GTI has P Zeros on from factory which I was suprised at...thought they all had dunlops or contis.?

I think that's because you have the 19's (of which the majority seem to be Pirelli's) ....

The 18's only seem to come with Bridgestones, Contis or (more rarely) the Dunlops! I certainly haven't heard of any Pirellis on the 18's ....
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Offline Rick101

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #15 on: 08 April 2014, 07:23 »
What are the OEM tyres? I know Bridgestone is one offering.
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Offline corgi

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #16 on: 08 April 2014, 16:10 »
Quote from: Rick101 on 08 April 2014, 07:23
What are the OEM tyres? I know Bridgestone is one offering.

A few below this thread is this thread: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259104.0

Which answers your question...  :evil:
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Offline Rick101

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #17 on: 08 April 2014, 17:23 »
Really surprised on the reported wear rates.

I'm currently in a 08 Octavia vRS. Shark tuned engine so a little over 200bhp. and i'd guess a heavier car.
I have Eagle F1's and have done almost 30K and still have 4/5mm all round.

Is it a geometry issue?
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Offline corgi

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« Reply #18 on: 08 April 2014, 17:48 »
It could be - hence my earlier question about whether or not the wear was even.

It could also be driving style, tyre pressures, weather/temperature etc.
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Offline Flintymutt

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #19 on: 08 April 2014, 20:34 »
I had  a pair of Michelin Pilot Sport 3s fitted. It's a company car so always happy to drive it like I stole it! See how long they last!
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