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Title: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: jonnyni on October 15, 2014, 08:04:16 am
Hey guys.

Needing some new rubber for my MONZA's (225/40/18) , Any suggestions on a good decent tyre that also has got low road noise.

some High end stuff I have used before on my previous cars have been very noisy which I don't want this time lol.

Cheers :happy2:
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: dansmith180 on October 15, 2014, 08:19:03 am
Personally I would stick with the decent stuff and turn the radio up, they're noisy because they're grippy and will stop you from hitting a tree  :driver:. I don't know what you had on previously but I don't find my Goodyear Assy 2's particularly noisy, but like I said most decent ones are a bit more noisy but that's because they work. Personally I wouldn't sacrifice any grip for a bit of noise.  :happy2:.
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on October 15, 2014, 09:02:22 am
The Goodyear Assymetric 2's, Michelin PS3's and Continental CSC5's seem to be the most recommended on here, my personal choice is the ContiSportContact5's
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: john87 on October 15, 2014, 09:59:40 am
Another vote for Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy 2's  :happy2: every 225/40/18 tyre I've tried has had more road noise than my winter 17's, but the Goodyears certainly produce less noise than some 'budget' directionals I've ran. It's got more to do with the quality of the road surface than the tyre.
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: prp74 on October 15, 2014, 08:20:13 pm
Just bought some Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy 2's from www.camskill.co.uk - Paid £347.36 for 4 delivered, but looks like the prices have gone up a little.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s134p109670/Goodyear_Tyres_Car_Goodyear_Eagle_F1_Asymmetric_2_-_225_40_R18_92Y_XL_FP_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_70dB
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: Matthewsimone on October 15, 2014, 08:25:05 pm
Just had full set mich Ps3's fitted and very happy with them  :happy2:
Had them on my previous focus Rs too and much prefered them over P zero pirelli's
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: nadlad on October 16, 2014, 12:29:37 am
Tyreleader best place for tyres
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 16, 2014, 09:54:49 am
Tyreleader best place for tyres

Prices change all the time, it's worth checking every tyre site
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: jk99 on October 16, 2014, 10:40:29 am
Michelin pilot super sport give great grip without too much cabin noise.
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: Alex157_gti on October 16, 2014, 04:34:54 pm
currently got bridge stones potenza's on mine seem good to me.

not had car long im guessing fronts wear out faster?

cheers
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on October 16, 2014, 05:24:39 pm
Tyreleader best place for tyres

Don't rule out your local tyre fitters guys, after you factor in delivery and fitting costs it can work out cheaper to go tyre fitter and have them order the tyres, I phoned up and he had the Conti's I wanted in next morning popped in the afternoon and had them fitted, cost all in worked out £10 a pair cheaper than ordering online.
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: Frenzy on October 16, 2014, 08:41:28 pm
Vred Sessantas - good grip in both dry & wet conditions, low-ish noise and don't break the bank but are definitely a premium tyre.
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: gerbil on October 17, 2014, 12:07:14 am
Michelin ps3 for all round good tyre or Super sports for something a bit more performance biased. 
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: Andy on October 17, 2014, 01:52:42 am
also the hankook tyres are good also
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: ROH ECHT on October 17, 2014, 08:59:45 pm
BF Goodrich G-Force Rivals for better dry grip: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=172
Conti Extreme Contact DW for better wet grip: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=190
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: landy_spares_ross on October 27, 2014, 09:38:23 pm
Hi. I've just had the new Hankook V12s fitted to mine last week. Full set of 4 fitted balanced with the Vat £430. Got to say they are great!! Very grippy and quiet!
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: iian on October 28, 2014, 01:18:14 pm
Michelin are running a free fuel offer at the minute, so £70 of free fuel if you bought 4 18" tyres.

Also helps that both pilot super sports and pilot sport 3's are fantastic.
Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: Scottymon on October 28, 2014, 01:19:46 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?page=mods&cat=17

Title: Re: Tyre suggestions 225/40/18
Post by: simonp on October 28, 2014, 07:19:10 pm
What's with all the Assy 2 stuff? Asymmetric only has one S...  :fighting2: