Its official! The Ed30 is soft - and the GTI and R32 for that matter

[Teutonic_Tamer]

What - I wish you'd use the "quote" button Phil, then I'd know exactly what you are referring to! 

You are the quote guru TT!   

LOL - It's not exactly difficult to do . . . . 

[Simonet]

ok, now you're just showing off!!

My choice would be to keep with what you have got below,

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Continental SportContact2
Continental SportContact3
Dunlop SP SportMaxx
Dunlop SP Sport9000
Bridgestone RE040
Bridgestone RE720
Bridgestone RE050

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"Other After Market"

Keeps it simple.

I agree, please add if you think (or find) others used (I'm guessing not though!?!?)

I also agree with including all MK5 GTI's with 18" wheels. (Stops the "us and them" rubbish!!)

[theBatch]

So what are we trying to determine? Whether the tyres are causing the imbalance?

I did a poll not so long ago on tyres and it seemed the main three (on the ed30 anyway) were the Conti SportContacts 2, Bridgestone 720 and Dunlop SP SportMaxxs

But im interested to see the result.

I think GTI's with 18's should be included as like you said, its the same chassis and suspension setup

[Teutonic_Tamer]

ok, now you're just showing off!!

      

My choice would be to keep with what you have got below,

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Continental SportContact2
Continental SportContact3
Dunlop SP SportMaxx
Dunlop SP Sport9000
Bridgestone RE040
Bridgestone RE720
Bridgestone RE050

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"Other After Market"

Keeps it simple.

I agree, please add if you think (or find) others used (I'm guessing not though!?!?)

I also agree with including all MK5 GTI's with 18" wheels. (Stops the "us and them" rubbish!!)

OK, fairy nuff!  Let's just wait for those who work during the day to get home and post their thoughts too.

One other thing, when the poll is set up, as well as the "click here for your choice" thingy, can we also ask that people actually post their own personal opinons too in subsequent posts - something like:

tyre make and type:
driving style:
roads type:
miles lasted:
new type fitted:
recommend the OE tyres:
other comments:

any other thoughts . . . .

[Teutonic_Tamer]

So what are we trying to determine? Whether the tyres are causing the imbalance?

Yes, and more importantly, which particular tyres suit the "traits" of the GTI chassis.

I did a poll not so long ago on tyres and it seemed the main three (on the ed30 anyway) were the Conti SportContacts 2, Bridgestone 720 and Dunlop SP SportMaxxs

Ohh - don't suppose you have the linky??

But im interested to see the result.

I think GTI's with 18's should be included as like you said, its the same chassis and suspension setup

Agreed - afterall, you may have an Ed30 owner who drives it quite sedately, and would think it bloomin' marvelous, even with banana skins wrapped around all for rims; and then on the other hand, us mere mortals in the "standard" GTI who hoon around like you know whats!

Sadly, I think we'll have to prohibit the .:R32 boys (and girls - are there any??), as their 4wd might alter the chassis dynamics!

[wantmygti]

Would it be possible to factor in those on the 17's. Say have a choice of wheels - 17/18 inch and a choice of tyres??

[Hully]

One other thing, when the poll is set up, as well as the "click here for your choice" thingy, can we also ask that people actually post their own personal opinons too in subsequent posts - something like:

tyre make and type:
driving style:
roads type:
miles lasted:
new type fitted:
recommend the OE tyres:
other comments:

any other thoughts . . . .

My choice would be to keep with what you have got below,

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Continental SportContact2
Continental SportContact3
Dunlop SP SportMaxx
Dunlop SP Sport9000
Bridgestone RE040
Bridgestone RE720
Bridgestone RE050

+

"Other After Market"

Keeps it simple.

I agree, please add if you think (or find) others used (I'm guessing not though!?!?)

I also agree with including all MK5 GTI's with 18" wheels. (Stops the "us and them" rubbish!!)

Excellent thoughts guys, I agree with you TT and Simonet, using a format similar to the one above.  As soon as May's here I will post my results.  I'm just praying to the Motor God that mine doesn't come with the Dunlops  and that I get the Michelin Pilot Sports  .  Please god.......

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Would it be possible to factor in those on the 17's. Say have a choice of wheels - 17/18 inch and a choice of tyres??

Hmm - I personally would prefer to just stick with the 18"s - in that way, any differencies can only be attributed to the tyre.

[wantmygti]

Would it be possible to factor in those on the 17's. Say have a choice of wheels - 17/18 inch and a choice of tyres??

Hmm - I personally would prefer to just stick with the 18"s - in that way, any differencies can only be attributed to the tyre.

Fair enough - that was my aim too. Thought it would be better to identify those on 17's rather than exclude them but whatever!

[Ollieb7]

[Agreed - afterall, you may have an Ed30 owner who drives it quite sedately, and would think it bloomin' marvelous, even with banana skins wrapped around all for rims; and then on the other hand, us mere mortals in the "standard" GTI who hoon around like you know whats!

This is not me but this is the road that i broke my ED.30's duck on following run in. Takes 10 mins - speeded up of course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNSCRGv0h8Q

Whats unfortunate is that the young lads that filmed this 'i believe' were killed the following week after they drove off the cliff edge - about 4 mins in - eek - its got to be driven with respect but well fun!