Tyre Options

[CandyWhite_RS]

Hi There, I have a 2010 Octavia vRS diesel hatchback. I need to put some new tyres on it & was just wondering what others had on theirs. Cheers

[Martin]

High performance with great life (45k~50k)
Michelin PS3 $300 each or Goodyear F1 A2 $250 each

Hankook Ventus RS3 is another good option

Continental CS5 or MC5 are options

Bridgestone RE040/050 are good but expensive

Pirelli are expensive, noisy and don't last very long

This thread discusses Octavia tyre options

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f39/goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-2-tempe-tyres-sydney-225-40-18-%24250-84435.html

[brad]

These two

Michelin PS3 $300 each or Goodyear F1 A2 $250 each

/close thread

[Diesel_vert]

I wouldn't put the Hankook Ventus RS-3 in the same category as all the other tyres mentioned so far: bit of a motorsport-orientated road tyre. Noise, comfort and wear aren't optimised for road usage (only keen drivers need apply).

EDIT: The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (K117) would be a better match for the Michelin PS3 or Goodyear F1A2, if one is interested.

[Martin]

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (K117)

Agreed! And I believe they are well priced?

[Diesel_vert]

Agreed! And I believe they are well priced?

Quite possibly, yes.

Though as their products approach the performance levels of the more established brands, so does their price.

As always, shop around.

[CandyWhite_RS]

Looking at these, Hankook Ventus V2 concept H437 on special at Jax Tyres

Hankook Ventus V2 concept H437 Tyres from $185

[pologti18t]

Looking at these, Hankook Ventus V2 concept H437 on special at Jax Tyres

Hankook Ventus V2 concept H437 Tyres from $185

They are H rated! And its one of those hideous all-season tyres.

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.

Forget the rest, get the best, Federals 595 RS-R.
You'll be surprised with the $'s & performance.

[brad]

OP:
What do you actually want from the tyre? sporty performance, low noise, long life, smooth ride?

[Diesel_vert]

Generally speaking, all-season tyres usually give a more comfortable ride and feature higher treadwear ratings (slower wear rate) than summer tyres, at the cost of some grip and steering response.

For passenger cars built after 1972 with a GVM not over 4.5 tonnes, NSW roadworthy regulations permit the fitment of any tyre that is rated to at least 180 km/h (speed symbol S).

Surprisingly slack, and not something I'd recommend, but there we are.

Forget the rest, get the best, Federals 595 RS-R.
You'll be surprised with the $'s & performance.

Yep, good value motorsport-orientated tyres - if that's what he's after.

[rjg]

I have the AS2's on mine, damn good tyre and well worth whatever they're asking for them.

[CandyWhite_RS]

OP:
What do you actually want from the tyre? sporty performance, low noise, long life, smooth ride?

I do a lot of highway k's, with the odd dirt road as well, mainly looking for an all round tyre I guess

[brad]

If 90% of your driving is highway & suburban then I'd still aim for the PS3 or the F1A2.

The Federal is agreat tyre if you get up it a bit but maybe a bit noisy.

Mud & Snows are good if you hit the dirt regularly but they tend to hum on smooth tarmac.

Unfortunately you are up on the Central Coast & I have no idea who the low margin tyre dealers are up there.

[Martin]

The PS3's are quieter than the Goodyear F1
(Unfortunate on a cost basis)