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Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« on: March 28, 2009, 02:09:49 pm »
I've just been reading the review of the mk6 GTI in the new issue of EVO magazine, and noticed with interest that their car was fitted with Michelin Pilot Exalto tyres and not Pilot Sport 2.

This all leads me wondering if EVO's slightly lukewarm response to the new car would be any different if the mk6 was fitted with PS2s?
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2009, 02:17:27 pm »
Quote from: icenutter on March 28, 2009, 02:09:49 pm
I've just been reading the review of the mk6 GTI in the new issue of EVO magazine, and noticed with interest that their car was fitted with Michelin Pilot Exalto tyres and not Pilot Sport 2.

This all leads me wondering if EVO's slightly lukewarm response to the new car would be any different if the mk6 was fitted with PS2s?

i don't think so. they said it still gripped well in the corners with its new electric LSD.

they are just spoilt on power that's all. Henry C (who did the article) drove the Focus RS and R26R only the month before. and 207bhp these days is not that much really.

so his view is valid, the Mk6 GTI is just a car for the masses that offers good VFM and practicality as a daily car. unlike the FRS / R26R.
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2009, 02:23:25 pm »
Hense why VW will release a "hot" version at some point.  :happy2:
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2009, 02:30:45 pm »
Quote from: matt a on March 28, 2009, 02:23:25 pm
Hense why VW will release a "hot" version at some point.  :happy2:

exactly....come on VW get that R20 out in the open so i can put a deposit down!  :jumping:
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2009, 04:39:11 pm »
top gear magazine gave it 17/20 and said it was sensational :happy2:
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2009, 06:09:46 pm »
Out of interest, what did they give the mk5?
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2009, 06:14:47 pm »
Quote from: icenutter on March 28, 2009, 06:09:46 pm
Out of interest, what did they give the mk5?

Per EVO, the Mk5 got 5/5, the Mk6 gets 4.5/5.
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2009, 07:15:39 pm »
Thanks, but I meant Top Gear.

The review of the mk5 is in issue 103 of EVO if anyone is sad efficient enough to keep them.

It is listed as having Dunlop SportMaxx tyres as well...
« Last Edit: March 28, 2009, 07:22:13 pm by icenutter »
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2009, 07:27:34 pm »
Mine came with the Exalto tyres as standard too.
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2009, 12:38:47 pm »
Quote from: chungster on March 28, 2009, 02:17:27 pm
so his view is valid, the Mk6 GTI is just a car for the masses that offers good VFM and practicality as a daily car. unlike the FRS / R26R.
VFM at £22410+ your having a F-laff.
« Last Edit: March 29, 2009, 12:43:21 pm by Snoopy »
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2009, 06:09:40 pm »
Quote from: Snoopy on March 29, 2009, 12:38:47 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 28, 2009, 02:17:27 pm
so his view is valid, the Mk6 GTI is just a car for the masses that offers good VFM and practicality as a daily car. unlike the FRS / R26R.
VFM at £22410+ your having a F-laff.

well i think it is. how true that is will depend on how many buy it of course.
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Re: Tyres on Mk6 GTI
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2009, 02:59:10 pm »
i Think top gear gave the MK5 15/20.  :happy2:
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