MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[rs73]

my MK6 GTI ('09 build) came with Dunlop SP 225/45/17

[teodeh]

Wow... it was only going to cost $300 a corner for the PS3's ?!?!
Do you mind confirming the tyre size and where this deal was from?

205/45/R17, tempe tyres (and this was 12 months ago, so there is some chance my memory is faulty)

[brad]

205/45/R17, tempe tyres (and this was 12 months ago, so there is some chance my memory is faulty)

Probably faulty. PS3s weren't available 12 months ago AFAIK. It was probably PS2 & that price sounds about right for that size at TT

[MkVIGTI]

Just bought the Jan issue of Wheels and it has the 2010 tyre test. Street tyres that were tested include:

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Goodyear Eagle F1
Maxxis Victra I-Pro
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
Continental Contisportcontact 3
Bridestone Potenza 001 Adrenaline
Toyo Proxes R1R

And the overall winner was the Goodyear F1, followed by Toyo R1R.

[Ideo]

I run goodyear eagle F1's and would buy them again without a moments doubt.

Excellent tyres - came second in this years Evo test as well - which is good considering it was up against new tyres and it has been around a few years.

[Corey_R]

Can someone clarify what Eagle F1's were actually tested? Was it the Asymmetrics?

For the past few years they've been the No 1 tyre to get. But I notice this test is missing both the Michelin PSP3 and the Continental CSC 5P, both of which have taken out the No 1 spot in various tests against the F1 Asymmetrics when they've been included. However, it's still been very close, and I believe that the main reason the F1's lost in the Evo tyre test was their poor rolling resistence results.

[MIRSAD]

Can someone clarify what Eagle F1's were actually tested? Was it the Asymmetrics?

For the past few years they've been the No 1 tyre to get. But I notice this test is missing both the Michelin PSP3 and the Continental CSC 5P, both of which have taken out the No 1 spot in various tests against the F1 Asymmetrics when they've been included. However, it's still been very close, and I believe that the main reason the F1's lost in the Evo tyre test was their poor rolling resistence results.

Yes it was:
2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test - tyre reviews, the online tyre guide

This is list of "all" 2010 tyre tests:
Tyre tests at tyrereviews - tyre reviews, the online tyre guide

[AdamD]

Can someone clarify what Eagle F1's were actually tested? Was it the Asymmetrics?

For the past few years they've been the No 1 tyre to get. But I notice this test is missing both the Michelin PSP3 and the Continental CSC 5P, both of which have taken out the No 1 spot in various tests against the F1 Asymmetrics when they've been included. However, it's still been very close, and I believe that the main reason the F1's lost in the Evo tyre test was their poor rolling resistence results.

Yes it was the Asymmetric, both in Wheels (au) and in EVO (uk).

I would say that the Conti CSC 5P is the better overall tyre even discounting rolling resistance - they did perform quite a bit better in the dry than the Goodyears (especially dry braking). If you can get them for close to the price of the Goodyear, I'd say do it. But if not, well, you can't go wrong with either tyre based on what I've read (and my own personal experience with the Goodyear).

Both the PSP3 and particularly the CSC 5P seem to be fairly rare at the moment - the former being very expensive, and the latter very new.

[Corey_R]

I've researched the CSC 5P's and basically the only Golf owners who could get them are Golf R owners with the optional 19" wheels via the 235/35R19 91Y model. Athough my R's 18" tyres are rated at 92Y, so I hope 91Y is still ok for the R (definitely is for the GTI). There are 18" CSC 5P's available, but only in 235/40R18 95Y. The problem is with that, you'd need at least 8" wide rims, and the GTI and R's 18" rims are 7.5" wide - therefore you'd only be able to use aftermarket rims.

All CSC 5P specs are here
Tirerack also sell a decent range of CSC 5P's, including both sizes mentioned above. The pricing is equiv to the OEM Bridgestone/Dunlop and also the Michelin PSP2 and 3's... but the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric's are significantly cheaper...

[Jasonpb]

I got Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT 91Ys on my R, wasn't really happy that I got lumped with Dunlop tyres as I have never really liked them but according to the lease company they should last me three years in which case I won't need to worry about replacing them (yeah right)

[Corey_R]

Hey Jasonpb, do you have 19" Talladega's?
Either way, it's good to know that 91 load tyres are acceptible on the R.

[Jasonpb]

Hey Jasonpb, do you have 19" Talladega's?
Either way, it's good to know that 91 load tyres are acceptible on the R.

Yup, sure do

[MkVIGTI]

Just a bit more info on the Wheels Tyre Test, the size of the tyres tested is 245/40R18. The test vehicle they used was the latest WRX STI sedan. The Bridgestone Potenza 001 tested, however, is soon to be superseded. And the Continental has the highest treadwear rating in the group (also the slowest around the track though).

[dave_r]

I got Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT 91Ys on my R, wasn't really happy that I got lumped with Dunlop tyres as I have never really liked them but according to the lease company they should last me three years in which case I won't need to worry about replacing them (yeah right)

I'm not happy about getting them either, didn't note the load rating but same model tyre on my 19's as well. I doubt mine will last until 15k let alone 3 years. Not sure what I'll goto next, always liked Bridgestones on my previous RWD cars

[Corey_R]

I have the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y 140 A A on my R. Not that I've had other tyres on my R to really compare, but I don't really think they're anything special. I much prefer the Continental CSC2's which I've had on two previous VW's. Based on the tests from places like Evo, even the S001 Potenza isn't good enough to place it in the top 5.

So dave_r, if I were in your position, there'd only be 2 tyres I'd be considering... the Conti CSC 5P, or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric. For everyone else (with 17" or 18" by <=7.5" wheels), there is only 1 option to consider, and that's the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric... ESPECIALLY since they're actually cheaper than the Dunlops and Bridgestones which they demolish in all these tests.