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Offline Yorkshire gti

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New tyres
« on: 12 June 2025, 17:40 »
Tyres were an advisory on my latest MOT.  2 were replaced a year in of ownership due to a RTA. What are people replacing with/ finding good? I have had Hankook on from factory and been ok.
I have done a v low mileage which is why only just having to replace them.
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Offline Dogman12

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #1 on: 12 June 2025, 18:32 »
PS5. With them steering became even more precise, but really after 500-600 km

Offline Beebopper

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #2 on: 12 June 2025, 21:50 »
Mine came with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, kept with these and find they are very good. Other option I’ve had before on a prior car is Michelin Pilot Sport 5s, again they are very good tyres.
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Offline P6GTD

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #3 on: 12 June 2025, 22:39 »
I used Goodyear Eagle F1 a few times. Currently on Michelin PS5 but…..
at next change I might go back to Goodyear mainly because I think they have better rim protection.

Anyone got a view on the rim protection claims?
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Offline Beebopper

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #4 on: 13 June 2025, 01:51 »
I used Goodyear Eagle F1 a few times. Currently on Michelin PS5 but…..
at next change I might go back to Goodyear mainly because I think they have better rim protection.

Anyone got a view on the rim protection claims?

This is a good point, the rim protection on the Goodyear I have found is much better than on the Michelin, the Goodyears is very chunky. Hopefully it’s never needed, but does give peace of mind!
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Offline Yorkshire gti

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #5 on: 13 June 2025, 11:18 »
Thank you for the advice  :smiley: I ironically got a v large bolt stuck in 1 tyre this am so have booked it in for 3 more Hankook tyres. Thought best to stick with same.
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Offline Dav3smith

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #6 on: 13 June 2025, 12:44 »
If it were me I'd change all four. Seems silly to replace three. I'd feel much more comfortable knowing I'd got a new set all round. Just keep the one as a spare rather than bin it.
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Offline davo245

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #7 on: 13 June 2025, 20:42 »
If it were me I'd change all four. Seems silly to replace three. I'd feel much more comfortable knowing I'd got a new set all round. Just keep the one as a spare rather than bin it.

Totally agree mad to do 3 tyres!

And PS5 would of been a way better choice had hankooks  on mine from new thought they were ok but PS5'S have made it a different car superb tyres in all conditions
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Offline BillSan

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Re: New tyres
« Reply #8 on: 13 June 2025, 23:21 »
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6's.

Better value than Michelins and very good tyres.  My car had Bridgestone S005s originally and I replaced with F1 A6s.  No regrets, but like a lot of things it comes down to personal preference in the end.  There is no 'best' tyre.
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Re: New tyres
« Reply #9 on: 14 June 2025, 20:53 »
Swapped my S3s factory fit Potenzas (sh!te) for Goodyear Asy6 and was mildly disappointed. They weren't head and shoulders better than the Potenzas. I always go for Michelins and wish I had this time!
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