MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: scooba on October 24, 2010, 10:59:39 am
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Are these any good would any body want a set for £320 brand new ..
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Are these new?
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YES brand spanking new
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And they are NOT suitable for a GTI. :wink:
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And they are NOT suitable for a GTI. :wink:
IS that so ?? why ? on black circles these are £135 each correct width, correct profile ,speed rating , load rating ,I have looked on Goodyear site and i cant see where it said not suitable for a GTI ,Please educate moi !
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And they are NOT suitable for a GTI. :wink:
IS that so ?? why ?
I'd imagine its something to do with the efficient grip being marketed as an 'energy saver' / economical type of tyre as opposed to a high performance tyre that would normally be fitted to the GTI..
IIRC someone on here was sold some on the recommendation of his tyre supplier and eventually contacted Goodyear direct to voice his concerns, they confirmed them not suitable for the GTI and he got a refund and a swap to Assym F1's :happy2:
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And they are NOT suitable for a GTI. :wink:
IS that so ?? why ?
I'd imagine its something to do with the efficient grip being marketed as an 'energy saver' / economical type of tyre as opposed to a high performance tyre that would normally be fitted to the GTI..
IIRC someone on here was sold some on the recommendation of his tyre supplier and eventually contacted Goodyear direct to voice his concerns, they confirmed them not suitable for the GTI and he got a refund and a swap to Assym F1's :happy2:
AHH i see cool thanks for the advice
BTW what happened to the gti using them , so if they are correct speed rating ,load rating ,etc etc ??????
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My guess is it wouldn't handle like it should as the car has been set up to run with performance tyres.
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ive been running them, they are pretty good considdering they are eco type tyres.
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What did you pay for them ? thanks
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I dont have these tyres but the lad who is delivering my pilot sport3 would bring them to mine if anyone wanted them for £320 then if anyone wanted them they could arrange collection from mine .
Regards Paul
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And they are NOT suitable for a GTI. :wink:
IS that so ?? why ? on black circles these are £135 each correct width, correct profile ,speed rating , load rating ,I have looked on Goodyear site and i cant see where it said not suitable for a GTI ,Please educate moi !
Beddie is correct. Whilst they may be the same size, speed rating, load index - they are categorically NOT designed for 'hot hatches' or any type of car designed around 'sporty' handling.
Just like Michelin Energy, Conti EcoContact, Firestone FuelSaver, and the likes, Goodyear EfficentGrip have a very low rolling resistance, and therefore low grip. This means that when pounding up and down motorways and similar straight roads, you'll get a slight improvement in fuel economy. However, when 'pressing on' :wink: in the twisties, you are likely to find a ditch/hedge/lamppost.
And again, Beddie was correct on another user on this forum who'd been wrongly sold them for his GTI - maybe try the search function to confirm the eventual outcome. :wink:
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I dont have these tyres but the lad who is delivering my pilot sport3 would bring them to mine if anyone wanted them for £320 then if anyone wanted them they could arrange collection from mine .
Regards Paul
....If you want to sell them here, I'd suggest that:
1) - You post a thread in the For Sale section.
2) - You make it absolutely clear that they are not a performance car tyre and apparently unsuitable for a Mk5/6 GTI.
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I dont have these tyres but the lad who is delivering my pilot sport3 would bring them to mine if anyone wanted them for £320 then if anyone wanted them they could arrange collection from mine .
Regards Paul
....If you want to sell them here, I'd suggest that:
1) - You post a thread in the For Sale section.
2) - You make it absolutely clear that they are not a performance car tyre and apparently unsuitable for a Mk5/6 GTI.
^^^^ x2 :happy2:
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I DONT WANT TO SELL THEM , I DONT EVEN OWN THEM ,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought a set off michelin Pilot sports and the guy has them he said they fit Golfs ,i thought they were ok and was steering people in the right direction ie doing them a favour . no big deal and wish i hadn't bothered .
As i said possibly for a winter set up or the likes .
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And they are NOT suitable for a GTI. :wink:
IS that so ?? why ? on black circles these are £135 each correct width, correct profile ,speed rating , load rating ,I have looked on Goodyear site and i cant see where it said not suitable for a GTI ,Please educate moi !
Beddie is correct. Whilst they may be the same size, speed rating, load index - they are categorically NOT designed for 'hot hatches' or any type of car designed around 'sporty' handling.
Just like Michelin Energy, Conti EcoContact, Firestone FuelSaver, and the likes, Goodyear EfficentGrip have a very low rolling resistance, and therefore low grip. This means that when pounding up and down motorways and similar straight roads, you'll get a slight improvement in fuel economy. However, when 'pressing on' :wink: in the twisties, you are likely to find a ditch/hedge/lamppost.
And again, Beddie was correct on another user on this forum who'd been wrongly sold them for his GTI - maybe try the search function to confirm the eventual outcome. :wink:
Being a no nothing would you mind Posting up this little bit of info from Goodyear to clarify your expert advice for the record if you like .I read your expert views on PS2 and PS3 and i think it was at best your opinion , no substance if you like ,
I like to learn but it has to be factual not as is your opinion .Look forward to the article from Goodyear that states do not use on performance cars or hothatch
regards scooba
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Reading back the above post looks rude it isnt meant to be but please post the info requested .
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Some of us are only trying to help - Not in selling them but to help folks be better informed. Each of us can only inform to the best of our knowledge and stand to be corrected if that's the case. T_T has already informed to the best of his knowledge - The onus is on either your friend or yourself to find out more detail. GY have a techsupport phone line. :happy2:
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RR as my PM i dont care if you think or dont think they are suitable ,there is no onus on me to find anything out ,I am not selling them just pointing out that there are a set for sale if anyone is interested .The seller isnt a friend so as stated I dont have a interest either way
I now have a source for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 s 225/40/18 ZR 92 XL at £400 per set ,The guy told me they cost £298 for him to buy but you know what ,I wont be telling anyone as I have found out on here its best to keep things to yourself. :wink:
For your info dont worry about the Goodyears they are now sold £340 to a very happy buyer :happy2:
FYI if you wish to phone GY tech support please do and post your findings for us all to benefit and understand more , i will be interested out of curiosity but as i have two sets off Pescaras both with Michelins on it wont make much difference to me
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What did you pay for them ? thanks
They came with the wheels mate they were pretty much brand new though, price wise they are roughly 110 a tyre depending on where you look.
Ive been running them for about 6k now and ive found no grip issues, good wearing and low noise. When i buy tyres its an open and shut case eagle f1s or contis.
Ive just bought the contact sport 3s and they are the best tyres ive ever used.
The question is would i actually buy the the efficiant grip ? the answer is no ! the contis and f1s are better but they are decent tyres and ive found them better than some performance tyres ive used in the past eg KU31s and the recently replaced potenzas.