Tyres GTI

[Stevie1]

Gazzmo, from the Highway Tyres site...

Kumho

KU22

Size: 225/45 R17

Load: 91V
Was: $169
Now: $143

Thanks Diesel_vert for the clarification on the speed rating.

[brad]

Stevie
Spend the extra $30/tyre. Kumhos are OK but always seem to disapoint when worn beyond 50%.

Worked in the tyre industry for years - still can't work out why the wife's car always got cheap tyres even though she was ferrying around the kids, driving in dangerous places like school zones & shopping centre car parks, peak hour traffic, etc

just my 2c

[Shanrus]

I stuck some Michelin Primacy 3's on the Jetta after getting 85,500 kms on the Primacy HP's. I certainly noticed how quiet the new tyres were and the handling is great. I was impressed with the last set (my first ever set of Michelin's) and am glad I continued with this brand. Plus it was only $820 for the four corners, so I was well pleased!

[Mattlock]

I just put Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (225/45, R17) on my GT Sport for $209 a corner, fitted.

They're great. The other option is Continental as they were OEM on Mk5s (if you want to stay OEM).

[snerlo]

My two cents. I wouldn't put Kuhmo 31's on. I have regretted it since day one. The grip is fine, but the road noise is just plain rediculous! I am considering getting rid of them even though they have plenty of tread on them. It makes the driving experience just that little bit sadder! Even my mechanic said that i shouldn't have put directional tyres on it and go with some uni directionals. I am considering michelin pilot sports or continentals as my next tyre.

[brad]

Yep. I had KU31 once. Too noisy. Wait to they get to <50%

[Stevie1]

Thanks for all the replies.

In the end I went for the Michelin Pilot Sport 3. $185 per corner F&B and I stand to get a $100 fuel voucher!

First impressions are that they are a quieter tyre than the C2's, not that the C2's were overly noisy.

So my next question is whether I should get an alignment? I was asked when fitting the tyres however i felt uneasy, i would rather get it done by VW. The front pulls neither left nor right, just goes dead straight.

To those who have put a new set of tyres on, did you get an alignment done also?

Thanks,

[Diesel_vert]

So my next question is whether I should get an alignment?

Unless the previous set of tyres showed signs of irregular or unusual wear patterns, I would leave well enough alone, considering that:

The front pulls neither left nor right, just goes dead straight.

Perfect! Don't mess with it.

[Mattlock]

[QUOTE=Stevie1;1042850]In the end I went for the Michelin Pilot Sport 3. $185 per corner F&B /QUOTE]

Good choice. My last 2 CSC2 tyres come off next week for a pair of PS3 and my car will be back to having 4 matching tyres with great grip again!

[brad]

If the wear patterns were even & it drives straight & you aren't getting sawtoothing on the rears then leave it be.

If you do get an alignment, VW isn't the place to go. Find a good specialist aligner like Ralf at TruTrac

[oas]

Thanks for all the replies.

In the end I went for the Michelin Pilot Sport 3. $185 per corner F&B and I stand to get a $100 fuel voucher!

First impressions are that they are a quieter tyre than the C2's, not that the C2's were overly noisy.

So my next question is whether I should get an alignment? I was asked when fitting the tyres however i felt uneasy, i would rather get it done by VW. The front pulls neither left nor right, just goes dead straight.

To those who have put a new set of tyres on, did you get an alignment done also?

Thanks,

wow that's a decent price.
I paid $285 per corner for the same tyres here in Perth last year.

does lose a bit of grip over time, but plenty more than the previous tyres

[Mattlock]

I just paid (as in the last month) $209 a corner (for PS3) doing a pair at a time.

Don't bother with an alignment unless you have unusual tread wear or the steering pulls to either side.

[nat225]

People should also say the size of the tyres. Price difference between 225 40 18 & 225 45 17 can be quite significant for certain tyres.

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[Mattlock]

People should also say the size of the tyres. Price difference between 225 40 18 & 225 45 17 can be quite significant for certain tyres.

Good point. My price of $209 fitted and balanced was for 225/45/R17.

[Mountainman]

In the end I went for the Michelin Pilot Sport 3. $185 per corner F&B and I stand to get a $100 fuel voucher!

Wow, great deal. I just had to replace one nailed 205/55 16" on my Mk7, had no chance to shop around and got stung $253.50 - Michelin Pilot Sport 3 $227, fitting $3, balance $7, valve $2.50, recycling $5, road hazard warranty $9 - what the hell is that anyway? I notice the invoice says Passenger thrust alignment - declined !!! I don't even remember being asked so as I could do the declining lol (And my passenger said she was quite happy with her thrust alignment arrangement anyhow haha )