« Reply #16 on: 03 January 2021, 15:17 »
I used to be the worlds biggest sceptic about certain performance tyres and the hype surrounding them. Then I bought a set of PS4S for my Clubsport and happily ate my words.
When it come to getting new tyres on my GTi I'm torn between either the Eagle F1 Asy 5's or PS4's. I do very little miles each year but feel like I need something better
I'm not sure what tyres I have on the rear off the top of my head, but when I bought the car it needed new ones on the front. The garage put "CatchForce" tyres on the front 225/40ZR18. I don't have a clue what they are? Don't know if anyone knows?
They're not half bad but they do lose grip quite easily if I put my foot down in the wet or even just damp conditions
My first car over 200bhp so I need to start learning this stuff about tyres I think
Bearing in mind the UK roads are at the very least damp 99.8% of the time it’s wise to get decent rubber that can handle the spiralling power outputs of modern hot hatches.
Most things will do on a 1.2 litre Vauxhall Mocha but a GTI or R deserves something able to transmit the power and chassis development onto damp tarmac. With high powered cars the tyres can make an awful lot of difference.
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