MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[geeza]

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 if you want the best all-round street tyre, if not on a tight budget. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 if you are on a tighter budget. Having different make/model tyres on different axles is not normally a problem, from either a road worthy or performance/handling perspective. Great deals and customer service can be obtained from Tyrepower Hawthorn. The proprietors are Micky and Sam.

That is really helpful - thanks !

[brad]

Hi All,

I need to get 2 rear tyres for my MK 6 GTI, they came with Bridgestone Potenza (050 AEZ) 225/40/18

I was actually thinking of trying something else - would it be ok for me to put a different tyre on and then wait a few months for the fronts to need replacing ? (fronts still have a few months to go i reckon)

Also any Melbourne tyre shop recommendations? would prefer central / inner west

Thanks in advance

Gary

That will work fine. Consider taking advantage of any 4 for 3 offers and getting 2 fitted now & 2 fitted later. Many tyre shops are happy to do this

[slam]

Got some Continental SC5 for my Mk6 GTi yesterday (225/45/17). Had a closer look after I got home, and realised that 3 of the tyres had a load rating of 91, the 4th one was 94 XL.

I assume the 94XL is a bit stiffer and heavier than the 91. Any thoughts on whether I should take the car back and ask the shop to replace the 94 XL with a 91?

Or is the difference so minimal I won't even notice the difference?

[brad]

Get it changed. It will be stiffer in the sidewall as it probably has more plies. The tyre place won't mind.

[epicmac]

I got some Michelin Pilot Sport 3's fitted to my golf late last year. I was just washing the car and noticed all of them have 'inside' printed on the outside. Are they mounted the wrong way around? If so do I need to worry about it?

[brad]

Yes they are the wrong way.

It's not a great idea to have them that way. Go back & they will swap them for you

[Reedy]

Best go and check my PS 3's


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[epicmac]

I rang the service centre, they apologised and said they'd fix it as soon as I could get to them. Dropped in this afternoon, all done in 45mins.

[stevie]

I rang the service centre, they apologised and said they'd fix it as soon as I could get to them. Dropped in this afternoon, all done in 45mins.

Nice, good to hear you all sorted

[spellbound]

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 if you want the best all-round street tyre, if not on a tight budget. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 if you are on a tighter budget. Having different make/model tyres on different axles is not normally a problem, from either a road worthy or performance/handling perspective. Great deals and customer service can be obtained from Tyrepower Hawthorn. The proprietors are Micky and Sam.

Got the Pilot sport 3 today , very sticky , and much quieter than the Potenza's , $250 a corner

[Yeldarb]

Went in to fix a puncture, came out with new tyres...lol. Anyway, had these before on my MPS, great tyre, great value, quiet, good longevity. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 $230 a corner 235/35/19

[nat225]

Went in to fix a puncture, came out with new tyres...lol. Anyway, had these before on my MPS, great tyre, great value, quiet, good longevity. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 $230 a corner 235/35/19

very good value and good tyre too (always in the top 10 of reviews).

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[daft009]

really liking the tornado red R!
custom job or was it actually available as new?

[The_Hawk]

Tyre Recommendations - 225/40R18

I'm on the hunt for some new rubber, the PS3's on the 17" rims have been fine, but I haven't bought tires in forever...

So I'm looking at these at the moment:

Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003
Toyo Proxes 4
Michelan Pilot Sport 3
Pirelli P Zero
Continental ContiSport Contact 5

I can get the Conti's and the Toyo's on 4 for 3 deals that I've seen, who knows for the others.

So what's good? Anyone seen any deals about in Melbourne?

[Yeldarb]

Thanks mate, don't want to hijack this thread, so pop onto my New member intro page

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f98/brads-mk6-tornedo-red-golf-r-104501.html?highlight=#post1121786