Bridgestones, whats the problem?

[Daz Auto]

Picked my GTD up on Friday. It has 19" Brescias, don't know if it's typical but mine's come with P-Zeros.
Sean

Yes, the 19 inch alloys do come with P-Zeros. Are they the new PZ4?

I did consider upgrading the alloys just to get better tyres. However, the rural roads where I live are just too bumpy. So I decided that I needed the more comfortable and less damage prone 18 inch tyres.

I was looking at my cousins' Mk7 Golf R yesterday. It had 18 inch Cadiz alloys with Continental tyres. I would have been happy with Continental tyres. I wonder is that part of the reason why people think the Golf R has better suspension than a GTI/GTD with hard as brick Bridgestones.

I have been too busy this week to get my new Michelins fitted

[Daz Auto]

Get the crappy Bridgestones off and swap out with some decent rubber  The Bridgestones are poor in the Summer and much worse in the Winter (damp/wet grip). They are hard wearing (hence the noise). Stick them in the shed/garage to put back on at trade-in/resale time. When you're paying £30k for a hot hatch it should come with tyres that are befitting of the performance capability.

I know that is an old post - but it echoes my sentiments exactly.

[david25]

Old thread, but I didn't want to start a new one.

After 10,000 miles of A-road driving, I had a MOT, the garage mentioned all the depths, some people might be interested in the fronts

Goodyear F1A3 = 5mm

Continental Sport Contact 5 = 3mm

[fredgroves]

Old thread, but I didn't want to start a new one.

After 10,000 miles of A-road driving, I had a MOT, the garage mentioned all the depths, some people might be interested in the fronts

Goodyear F1A3 = 5mm

Continental Sport Contact 5 = 3mm

You have both of those on the front? Fitted at the same time???

[david25]

Yes, fitted on the front about one week apart.

[fredgroves]

I take it that's a fleet vehicle.... and you didn't have a choice?

[greencode]

So, I've had my R for a year now from new (absolutely love it ). I've done around 6500 miles in that year and whilst the Bridgesones still have plenty of tread I'm thinking of getting the PS4's. The cheapest I've found, fitted, is £386.72 - Seem a good deal?

[Guzzle]

If that's for 4 18 inch then that's a good price. If it's for 4 19 inch then it's a great price.

The 18's are over a hundred each, fitted at most places.

[greencode]

If that's for 4 18 inch then that's a good price. If it's for 4 19 inch then it's a great price.

The 18's are over a hundred each, fitted at most places.

It's the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225/40 R18 Y (92) at black circle tyres. Using discount code 4MICH40 to get them at this price.

[O2Doc]

If that's for 4 18 inch then that's a good price. If it's for 4 19 inch then it's a great price.

The 18's are over a hundred each, fitted at most places.

It's the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225/40 R18 Y (92) at black circle tyres. Using discount code 4MICH40 to get them at this price.

Great find...or £335.82 delivered and get them fitted cheap if you know someone