MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Daled0111 on June 05, 2017, 12:02:35 am
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my golf gti is running stage 2+ running 281bhp and 423nm and i am looking for a good tyre that can coup with it as well as longer lasting, i currently have verdastines and they can no cope they have chuncks out the tread, like it cant keep the grip
was wondering is anyone car recommend a tyre,
have been looking at these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-225-40-18-92W-Yokohama-Parada-Spec-2-High-Performance-Road-Tyres-2254018-/360827327730?fits=Tyre+Width%3A225%7CAspect+Ratio%3A40%7CRim+Diameter%3A18&hash=item5402fc14f2:g:BKoAAOSwuMFUfQ3Q (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-225-40-18-92W-Yokohama-Parada-Spec-2-High-Performance-Road-Tyres-2254018-/360827327730?fits=Tyre+Width%3A225%7CAspect+Ratio%3A40%7CRim+Diameter%3A18&hash=item5402fc14f2:g:BKoAAOSwuMFUfQ3Q)
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They are cheap for a reason mate, no offence if it's only what's in your budget but I recommend Eagle F1 asymmetric 2/3 although others will say SP4
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They are cheap for a reason mate, no offence if it's only what's in your budget but I recommend Eagle F1 asymmetric 2/3 although others will say SP4
lol was just looking thanks for the reply
have you got them on yours then
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I have two Eagle F1's on the front and another two on order and using continental sport contact 2 on rear as temp tyres and still grippy as they were tested to the limits last week!!!
Been a fan of F1's for years now and wouldn't change them for the price they go for and unlike the SP3/4 they don't wear out as quick around the edges!!!
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+1 on the eagle f1 I got them on my eddy and for the price there a good tyre
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All depends on budget and your priorities i.e. whether you want the best all round tyre, or the best within a certain budget.... Eagles are great for the price.... The PS4 is better but you pay more for it....
You pays your money and takes your choice.....
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F1s aren't bad when new, but they and other cheaper tyres 'go off' quickly. The more expensive tyres resist the hardening caused by constant hot/cold cycling. It's the same thing that causes all the plastics and rubbers in the engine bay to become brittle over time.
Anyway, PS4s, amazing tyres. Had F1s on previously and they were very easy to find the understeer limits on, but the PS4s need pushing VERY hard to understeer.
I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AD08R, so another option to look at.
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I am using Toyo Proxes T1-Sport and I am very happy with it. I also like the enhanced look that it gives to the car.
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I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AD08R, so another option to look at.
Those are great value for track days. Not sure about using them on daily driving. Should be noisy and increase consumption due to increased grip.
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I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AD08R, so another option to look at.
Those are great value for track days. Not sure about using them on daily driving. Should be noisy and increase consumption due to increased grip.
@rich83 has these and they're apparently a bit hairy in the wet, but brilliant in the dry.
I can't fault the good old PS4 as an all-rounder.
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I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AD08R, so another option to look at.
Those are great value for track days. Not sure about using them on daily driving. Should be noisy and increase consumption due to increased grip.
@rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) has these and they're apparently a bit hairy in the wet, but brilliant in the dry.
I can't fault the good old PS4 as an all-rounder.
Ah OK. I thought they were a road tyre, not a Toyo R888 equivalent. Yeah, the R888s were bloody noisy on the road, but not as bad in the wet as I was expecting. I don't want anything like that for a road car again, so PS4S next I think!
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I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AD08R, so another option to look at.
Those are great value for track days. Not sure about using them on daily driving. Should be noisy and increase consumption due to increased grip.
@rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) has these and they're apparently a bit hairy in the wet, but brilliant in the dry.
I can't fault the good old PS4 as an all-rounder.
Ah OK. I thought they were a road tyre, not a Toyo R888 equivalent. Yeah, the R888s were bloody noisy on the road, but not as bad in the wet as I was expecting. I don't want anything like that for a road car again, so PS4S next I think!
So far the PS4S are only available with 19'' and 20''. :sad1:
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I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AD08R, so another option to look at.
Those are great value for track days. Not sure about using them on daily driving. Should be noisy and increase consumption due to increased grip.
@rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) has these and they're apparently a bit hairy in the wet, but brilliant in the dry.
I can't fault the good old PS4 as an all-rounder.
Ah OK. I thought they were a road tyre, not a Toyo R888 equivalent. Yeah, the R888s were bloody noisy on the road, but not as bad in the wet as I was expecting. I don't want anything like that for a road car again, so PS4S next I think!
So far the PS4S are only available with 19'' and 20''. :sad1:
Booooo! Same as the ContiSport 6.
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Ad08R are great, almost a perfect tyre IMO. Not brilliant when its really wet but they have never put me in a dangerous situation, and shouldnt do unless you drive like a dick in the rain
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I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AD08R, so another option to look at.
Those are great value for track days. Not sure about using them on daily driving. Should be noisy and increase consumption due to increased grip.
@rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) has these and they're apparently a bit hairy in the wet, but brilliant in the dry.
I can't fault the good old PS4 as an all-rounder.
Ah OK. I thought they were a road tyre, not a Toyo R888 equivalent. Yeah, the R888s were bloody noisy on the road, but not as bad in the wet as I was expecting. I don't want anything like that for a road car again, so PS4S next I think!
So far the PS4S are only available with 19'' and 20''. :sad1:
Booooo! Same as the ContiSport 6.
Yeah. I'll be fitting PS4 or PSS if I can still get them.
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Ad08R are great, almost a perfect tyre IMO. Not brilliant when its really wet but they have never put me in a dangerous situation, and shouldnt do unless you drive like a dick in the rain
What about road noise? I couldn't live with my Federal 959 RS-R on a daily comute...
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TBH not bad. I had Yoko A048s on about 3 years ago and the road noise was hilarious..... sounded like all 4 wheel bearings were shot.
I would say the Yokos AD08R are only slightly noisier than MPSS. The noise they make it just like normal tyre noise, not bearing VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV noise :signLOL:
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That's good to know! :drinking:
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I wouldn't worry about it. Some Americans with crazy power Supras and Mustangs etc drive around on slicks, with 1 groove to make them legal :grin:
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still get he PSS but very expensive in the 92 rating, cheaper on the 88 rating, but apparently the PS4 is a better tyre than the PSS n 95% of situations ie not on a dry track with some heat in them but presumably better in all UK road situations
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still get he PSS but very expensive in the 92 rating, cheaper on the 88 rating, but apparently the PS4 is a better tyre than the PSS n 95% of situations ie not on a dry track with some heat in them but presumably better in all UK road situations
I wouldn't put it quite at 95% personally, but yeah you're right in principle. There's really not much between them in normal driving. The PSS I found gave more lateral grip in conditions that suited it - hot and dry. The PS4 is less edgy in colder conditions, and definitely gets the power down a bit better when it's wet.
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I've had a very good experience with Uniroyal Rainsport 3's all the way around. Unsure how they would cope with the extra power you have though.