MK5 Golf GTI

All Things MK6 R and GTI => MK6 General Area => Topic started by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 07:23:36 am

Title: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 07:23:36 am
The original tyres on my low mileage 5 year old MK 6 are showing signs of cracking. Some debate with friends on whether to replace. I’m thinking better safe than sorry.

Any recommendations on what type to look for. I put the car reg into Blackcircles website and it came up with 2 different size options. Not sure which is best.
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 07:37:22 am
Do you know what size is fitted to the car?

What's your budget?
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 07:40:07 am
I will go and have a look.

£400. Just been looking at Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 07:46:23 am
I've just had the Good Year Supersport F1s on mine (£105 each) fantastic tyres in 225/40x18

https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,130817.msg1148784.html#msg1148784
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 07:50:43 am
I will go and have a look.

£400. Just been looking at Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.

Check out Tyre reviews on You tube, he tests all the Good Years

Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 07:55:07 am
That’s where the Goodyear came up https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyres_For/Volkswagen/GTi-Mk6.htm
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 07:57:20 am
Probably an old page, as they do the 5s now.
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 08:01:22 am
Yes, joint 1st with Pilot Sports. Had them on my MK5.

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Tyre-Reviews-UHP-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 08:02:39 am
Can't go wrong with those.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 08:04:12 am
Yes, I did like them, must admit!
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 08:32:35 am
Size is 225 40 18
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 09:00:26 am
What’s the difference between the Zero Sport and the Sport?
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 09:01:11 am
Don't know, is that Pirelli?
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 09:02:25 am
Do’h I’m confusing Michelin with Pirelli
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 09:15:22 am
Not sure, haven't had Pirellis on a car since the P600 and P6000 from the 1990s  :doh:
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 09:18:53 am
Do’h I’m confusing Michelin with Pirelli

Ones french the other italian!  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: theparallaxview on June 19, 2021, 10:02:01 am
Lol yup.  :thinking:

Blackcircles have a 15% deal on Michelin pilot sport - £350 FF, in London. Mail order price was £312….
Title: Re: Tyres recommendation
Post by: GVK on June 19, 2021, 10:06:28 am
Thats a good price PS4??