MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: RedRobin on April 11, 2010, 09:40:50 am
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As quite a few of us already know, production of the F1 Eagle Asymmetric has fallen way behind (or not met demand, Goodyear Dunlop prefer to state). All sorts of reasons and stories abound on t'internet but the fact is that supply of the genuine article is non existent, even in parts of Europe. I've tried for weeks to get some and through many sources. Size is 225/40R18 Y.
Probably like most here, when my fronts get down to about 2mm I replace them with the deeper treads of my rears and buy a new pair for the rear. I'm off with Hurdy to a private track day (not Touristenfahrten) at Noodleburgering next week and the state of one pair of my tyres would potentially be catastrophic, such that it would mean me cancelling my chance-in-a-lifetime trip - Not an option!
I shared my problem with my friend Mr Milltek who then introduced me to someone senior at Goodyear Dunlop (the same company) at BTCC Thruxton last weekend. He confirmed the supply problem but suggested that their Dunlop Sport Maxx TT asymmetric (not GT which is more track orientated and not clever on the road if wet) would work in combination. The Maxx TT is a 'sister' product to the F1 Eagle and has only minor differences.
I then had a chat with one of their tech support guys who I already know from my earlier F1 Eagle asymmetric-directional mix problem, and he advised I keep my F1 Eagle asymmetrics on the front as I was used to the drive feel of them. Also, they have a bit of wear which is better for track. But guess what.. The Dunlop is out of stock too!
My friendly VW dealer to the rescue! They asked around and found a pair of Maxx TT's in Kent which will be delivered and fitted by them next week before I leave. Furthermore they were happy to match Camskill's online price. Can't do better than that and it proves once again how important it is to encourage good relationships with everyone who supplies you whether product or service. Be nice to people until they're not nice to you.
I'm told by Goodyear Dunlop that the Goodyear Asymmetrics will be in stock again from May 15th.
As the above is a bit wordy, here's a dull pic of some rubber:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FTyreSize.jpg&hash=27a0069a1440193fecd2b80fc46faf3f4fc0fc85)
And a much nicer pic of what the rubber goes on:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FOZ_wet.jpg&hash=7efe899daee790d45dcc6dc6ef5334762eb89442)
And without spamming my own thread, on topic:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FHotties%2FTDynamics_GridGirls.jpg&hash=f7b4f29703e485238f8c938e6cd0e724c29553df)
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have you tried reifenversand.de or reifen.com, also there's daekonline.dk :happy2:
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Thanks 'danish' :drinking:
Various European suppliers for the F1 Eagle Asymms were tried a few weeks ago but also out of stock.
Even if I found some now, I wouldn't let my VW dealer down because he's gone to a lot of effort to help me (he always does) and they're already organised for a van delivery from Kent. There ain't enough time before my trip to cancel and be sure of supply from Europe.
I'll probably take Hurdy's advice and get some F1's when in stock and put the Maxx TT's in storage as spare backup if it happens again. Though I might be tempted to try the Hankook RS-3's one day, although it would mean changing all 4 at once.
The F1 Asymms have been great at both the Nordschleife (TF) and a wet trackday at Spa. They're not a trackday tyre but I don't push that hard on track - It's not a race and I don't chase lap times.
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There's a set of lightly used ones in the classifieds on uk-mkivs for sale.
The guy wants £260 for them, which will be handy for anyone who's desperate for a set!
Nothing to do with me BTW so don't bother PM'ing me any offers!!!
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RR, do you mean Toyo R1R, or does Hankook also have a tire with that name?? :smiley:
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There's a set of lightly used ones in the classifieds on uk-mkivs for sale.
The guy wants £260 for them, which will be handy for anyone who's desperate for a set!
....Only any good if 225/40R18 Asymmetrics. Seems a good price but dependent on tread depth and condition. I'd never buy a used tyre without personal inspection unless I personally already knew and trusted the judgement of the seller.
Do you have a link please? (curiosity only)
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RR, do you mean Toyo R1R, or does Hankook also have a tire with that name?? :smiley:
....Ooops, my fault. Hankook's is the RS-3. I'll correct my earlier post.
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Do you have a link please? (curiosity only)
Here you go RR but they are not Asymmetrics...
http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/t/343719.aspx
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Sod the tyres, that girl on the right is flamin HOT! :drool:
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Sod the tyres, that girl on the right is flamin HOT! :drool:
I hope your wife doesn't read these forums... :laugh:
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F1s are in huge short supply, and anyone that has them, is charging a handsome premium. So I went for Vredstein Sessantas (all 4) a couple of weeks ago, and had to wait as stock was low on those too. Vreds seem OK but my F1s on the rear of my BMW are getting low and only F1s will for that car :wink: