MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Mandy on March 19, 2010, 10:44:12 pm
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Hi, I currently have Dunlop Sport Maxx tires front and back on my golf, 225/40 18.
Back 2 are on 1mm so need changing! Question is, will it be ok to put 235/40 18 on the back 2, and leave the front ones as 225/40 18?
Found a bargain pair of Vredesteins on the bay, £170 for both, only got the 235 though...
Thanks, Mandy.
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I wouldn't. The difference in rolling circumference and diameter between the fronts and the rears will confuse the ABS and ESP. Stick to the same tyre specs. :smiley:
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Ok, thanks for your advice- much appreciated :happy2:
I will have to hang on for another week or so until Elite have them back in stock...
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Try Camskill too, £170 is not much of a bargain as Camskill can often compete with that price when they have them in stock too :happy2:
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Hi, I currently have Dunlop Sport Maxx tires front and back on my golf, 225/40 18.
Back 2 are on 1mm so need changing! Question is, will it be ok to put 235/40 18 on the back 2, and leave the front ones as 225/40 18?
Found a bargain pair of Vredesteins on the bay, £170 for both, only got the 235 though...
Thanks, Mandy.
Hi,
I just bought some vredsteins from www.camskill.co.uk for £174 delivered for 2. Thats in the correct size 225/40/18 and the tyres were delivered next day.
stu
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I did see them on camskill but says they wont be in stock til end of march. Elite say they should have some more by the end of next week so will wait patiently...
Camskill- £174 + £4.98pp= £178.98
Elite direct- £173.90 delivered! :happy2:
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Hi,
I just bought some vredsteins from www.camskill.co.uk for £174 delivered for 2. Thats in the correct size 225/40/18 and the tyres were delivered next day.
stu
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How 'recent' did you buy them as it says they wont have any til 29th march?
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Hi,
I just bought some vredsteins from www.camskill.co.uk for £174 delivered for 2. Thats in the correct size 225/40/18 and the tyres were delivered next day.
stu
How 'recent' did you buy them as it says they wont have any til 29th march?
about 10 days ago
stu
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Just brought 2 vredestein sessantas for £166.95, woop woop!
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Just brought 2 vredestein sessantas for £166.95, woop woop!
Go on... tell us where from? :party:
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Good old ebay, snapped them both up! :P
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Just brought 2 vredestein sessantas for £166.95, woop woop!
....Are you mixing them with the Dunlop Sport Maxx TT's? The Dunlop TT's are asymmetric as are the Vred Sessanta's but it's not recommended to mix them. As Hurdy also reports, the ESP etc gets confused and can action random snatching. I've experienced it first hand and it ain't pretty.
However, you can mix (not on the same axle) Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics. They are a 'sister' product from Goodyear Dunlop. Stock is expected May 15th (info from someone senior I know there).
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I've got the Dunlop Sport Maxx (not TT) on the front and the Vredestein Sessantas on the back...
Dont really know what you can and cant mix :confused:
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He is talking about tread patterns and tread compounds I believe. The rolling difference between the wheels due to the extra grip on one axle will make the car think it's skidding and take action by applying individual brakes and shifting power when really no action needs to be taken (I think that is what you were on about RR?). I can see this being very dangerous.
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Ok... I think I might consider changing the front ones to the sessantas too, just to be safe.
The dunlops still got lots of use on them though, suppose I could just stick them on ebay or something...
Thanks!
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Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
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Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
Yes, very silly :signLOL:
1. It never really turns off anyway so pressing the button only enables a bit of slip for a fast start but if the car thinks its getting too dangerous it acts accordingly.
2. It's a vital safety component and you never know when you'll need it.
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Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
Yes, very silly :signLOL:
Lol ! Thanks for your honesty :booty:
Just brought 2 Vredesteins off the bay for £86.95 each so I'm happy with that.
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He is talking about tread patterns and tread compounds I believe. The rolling difference between the wheels due to the extra grip on one axle will make the car think it's skidding and take action by applying individual brakes and shifting power when really no action needs to be taken (I think that is what you were on about RR?). I can see this being very dangerous.
....Exactly that, Nasir :happy2:
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Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
Yes, very silly :signLOL:
1. It never really turns off anyway so pressing the button only enables a bit of slip for a fast start but if the car thinks its getting too dangerous it acts accordingly.
2. It's a vital safety component and you never know when you'll need it.
....Best never to turn off the ESP unless you are a very experienced driver or on track (but perhaps not on the Nordschleife!). On the road the circumstances are continually and dynamically changing and you never know when you gonna need it. Anyone who tries telling you otherwise is just willy-waving!
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I have just changed my front 2 to Vredesteins too so problem solved! :happy2:
Have to say they do feel better than the dunlops, but that's just my opinion.
Thanks for all your advice, much appreciated :pomppomp:
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Have to say they do feel better than the dunlops, but that's just my opinion.
....The Vreds are reported to be excellent. Certainly asymmetrics are a great improvement on directionals.
Don't forget that new deeper tread tyres will always feel better initially (after you've settled them in after a couple of hundred miles).