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What standard tyre did you get with new car?

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    What standard tyre did you get with new car?

    Hi guys - when you got your new roc did you have the same tyre?

    In years past i have had new beemers but they always seem to change dealer to dealer.

    Are the tyres standard?
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    Like most major vehicle manufacturers, VW will have sourced tyres from more than one supplier for most of their models.


    Factory fitments for the Scirocco:

    235/40 R18 95W XL
    Pirelli Cinturato P7

    235/40 R18 95Y XL
    Dunlop SP Sport 01A
    Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
    Pirelli P Zero Rosso

    235/35 R19 91Y XL
    Pirelli P Zero
    Continental Sport Contact 3
    Bridgestone Potenza RE050A


    There is no real way of ensuring you will get a specific make and model of tyre. You will have to make arrangements with your dealer and see if they will let you swap over from another Scirocco, but IMO, it's hardly worth the effort.

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    • #3
      Really disappointed with the 19" Bridgestone RE050A's. anyone had any experience with the others?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Spry View Post
        Really disappointed with the 19" Bridgestone RE050A's. anyone had any experience with the others?
        Yeah agree re the Bridgestones. They're grippy, but noisy. Come replacement time i'll be going for Continental or Kumho.
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        • #5
          Probably another thread no doubt, what then is the preferred tyre for the car?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by rodders View Post
            Probably another thread no doubt, what then is the preferred tyre for the car?
            That would probably depend on you want from a tyre.

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            • #7
              Mine rocked up with RE050A's, can't say they were the greatest tyre, only lasted 18000 kms but very good dry grip.

              Recently put Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2's on, very happy with my choice, much quieter, a little softer ride and excellent dry/wet grip.
              Rising Blue Scirocco R DSG
              Mods: VWR Springs, VWR Panel Filter, Tint and Exhaust Flapper Mod

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              • #8
                I'd be looking at the Goodyear F1 too. My previous experience with these on my old Gti was very positive.
                Scirocco: Indium Grey, DSG, pana roof, Sat/Nav, Dynaudio, VWR springs and APR stage 1. Now sold
                Arriving April 17 Audi S3 sedan, Panther black, S-tronic, PP2, pano, matrix lights, assistance pack, 40:20:40 seats, mirror pack, light inlays

                Tiguan: Tiguan 162TSI, DAP and pano in Habanero

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                • #9
                  Yep, mine arrived with the RE050A's. Pretty loud but seems like good grip.

                  What price are you getting for the goodyear f1's?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by rodders View Post
                    Yep, mine arrived with the RE050A's. Pretty loud but seems like good grip.

                    What price are you getting for the goodyear f1's?
                    I went through Tire Rack, however you might be able to pick a good deal within Aus
                    Rising Blue Scirocco R DSG
                    Mods: VWR Springs, VWR Panel Filter, Tint and Exhaust Flapper Mod

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                    • #11
                      RE050A's from Bryan byrt.. nothing wrong with them, a friend with a 135 went from these to super sports and says they are in another class of grip.

                      tire rack shipped for 1350.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by vwryogi View Post
                        RE050A's from Bryan byrt.. nothing wrong with them, a friend with a 135 went from these to super sports and says they are in another class of grip.

                        tire rack shipped for 1350.

                        For the 19" potenza owners...what tyre pressure are you pumping em at? I went cold to the servo and went to pump mine at 36psi aspect the side panel...and saw on the meter that it read 40psi all round...
                        Any ideas?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by bigbadrat View Post
                          For the 19" potenza owners...what tyre pressure are you pumping em at? I went cold to the servo and went to pump mine at 36psi aspect the side panel...and saw on the meter that it read 40psi all round...
                          Any ideas?
                          What does the sticker on the fuel flap say?

                          IIRC, it's 38 psi (cold) front and rear (normal load), but you can leave them at 40 psi if you wish.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by bigbadrat View Post
                            For the 19" potenza owners...what tyre pressure are you pumping em at? I went cold to the servo and went to pump mine at 36psi aspect the side panel...and saw on the meter that it read 40psi all round...
                            Any ideas?
                            advice from a garage was to go to 40psi cold.. specially on our low profiles.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by vwryogi View Post
                              advice from a garage was to go to 40psi cold.. specially on our low profiles.
                              Thanks for the replies!
                              Feel a little bit better now knowing its ok at around the 38-40psi mark. Was starting to get worried as scirocco central guys posted around the 33psi mark in older posts for their 19s.
                              Cheers and ride on!!!!

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