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Title: Which Tyres?
Post by: jaylufc17 on March 21, 2016, 07:30:23 pm
Recommended tyres?

I need two front tyres

Been advised to get the Michelin Pilot Sport 3's as they are so called 'sticky'...?
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: amanda on March 21, 2016, 07:33:46 pm
I swear by bridge stones but personal pref........have you seen this web site?
Got tires from here and the price is fab  :congrats:
www.openeo.co.uk
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Shoduchi on March 21, 2016, 07:34:18 pm
PS4 are available now and they should be better. Of course Super Sports are even better. :smiley:
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: rich83 on March 21, 2016, 07:35:28 pm
Michelin pilot super sport
Michelin ps4
Goodyear f1as3

Any of those

PS3 are not sticky
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Adam0604 on March 21, 2016, 07:43:00 pm
Basically what Rich said above ^
Though you could add Conti SC5s to the list as well
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: neiller on March 21, 2016, 08:18:15 pm
I would stay away from the conti sport contact 5 I've  had them on for about 6000 miles,  was getting a puncture fixed today and was told they have only another 1000-2000 miles left

What's people's thoughts on hankook ventus v12 evo 2

I had them on my a3 and thought they were great but I'm not sure what they would be like on the gti

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Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Nasir on March 21, 2016, 08:55:12 pm
Wouldn't recommend the Goodyear F1 2s. They give excellent grip but it's ruined the steering feel. Don't know about the Goodyear F1 3s, but I won't be buying Goodyears again.

It's either Bridgestone or Michelin PS2/4 next for me. Contis have an all round poor review for wear, so they're off the list as well.
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Adam0604 on March 21, 2016, 09:02:39 pm
I'm sure I saw on another thread that the SuperSports had a lifetime of about 5k though? Unless I have completely dreamed that up which is likely lol.
If the guy above has done 6k and been told another 1k left on his SC5's, much better wear than the SS.
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: oisinc on March 21, 2016, 09:16:16 pm
Sorry for hijacking.
I need a set of tyres for my b6 A4 avant. (1.8t Quattro)
Any suggestions? Not interested in sticky stuff. As this is my DD. Would prefer low road noise, good wet grip and decent fuel consumption. :))
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: sub39h on March 21, 2016, 10:12:11 pm
I really like my Goodyear Eagle F1s. Good for economy, little to no road noise my my A3 8P, good handling characteristics in the wet. Had Conti CS3s previously, and whilst I liked them a lot the Goodyears are better in my opinion.
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: oisinc on March 21, 2016, 10:39:18 pm
Cheers sub.

I'll have a looksie.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Greenman on March 22, 2016, 10:14:27 am
My vote goes to the Goodyear F1AS3's.
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Panthera on March 22, 2016, 10:45:10 am
I like the Pirelli PZero. great tyre, great feel and direct steering wheel response - just don't last very long. 

The Bridgestone Potenza S001 looks to be a nice performance tyre?  Reviews look good even thought it is an old tyre now.
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: pudding on March 22, 2016, 11:18:08 am
Wouldn't recommend the Goodyear F1 2s. They give excellent grip but it's ruined the steering feel. Don't know about the Goodyear F1 3s, but I won't be buying Goodyears again.

It's either Bridgestone or Michelin PS2/4 next for me. Contis have an all round poor review for wear, so they're off the list as well.

+1.  Hated the F1s and glad to see the back of them.

PS4s have transformed the car, so much so, they feel like a factory fit tyre in the way it steers and feels keyed into the road.   F1s are very wishy washy Captain vague.


Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Rossimac on July 13, 2016, 05:00:03 pm
How long did the PS4's last you?
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Bigjimknickers on July 13, 2016, 05:34:02 pm
I'll be fitting Continental sport contact 5s on my GTi, I have them on my re mapped Caddy 2.0 tdi & its transformed the van, great tyre IMO.
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: yetirider575 on July 15, 2016, 12:41:55 pm
Had very good experience with two full sets of Hankook Ventus EVO V12's on my Audi 2.0TFSI Avant.  Conti sports on the golf but will be changing them soon...
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: lukemk5gti on July 15, 2016, 12:54:53 pm
Fitted 4 goodyear eagle F1 Assymetric 3 but I preferred my 4 Pirelli P-Zero
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Shoduchi on July 16, 2016, 12:45:19 pm
Fitted 4 goodyear eagle F1 Assymetric 3 but I preferred my 4 Pirelli P-Zero
Why did you prefer the Pirelli? Stiffer side wall?
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: lukemk5gti on July 16, 2016, 03:20:36 pm
Fitted 4 goodyear eagle F1 Assymetric 3 but I preferred my 4 Pirelli P-Zero
Why did you prefer the Pirelli? Stiffer side wall?

When I take tight 90degree corners at speed (trying to beat a red light) my pirellis always held their ground and the front wheels could pull me out of it without spinning or the back kicking out. The Goodyear feel harder and I can feel the car sliding doing this exact same manoeuvre!
Title: Re: Which Tyres?
Post by: Spankiee on July 16, 2016, 04:53:16 pm
michelin pilot sport 4.

tyreleader website they are £90 each  :happy2:

great tyres.

everyone votes for what they are using anyway