Tyre recommendations for the Mk7

[epigoo]

I am running 225/40/18 on my Jetta MKV and it due for replacement and I am thinking to put the new nexen SU1 for $190 each. I am happy with this one because it currently on my polo.

[Barbaros]

No one talking about Pirelli ?

[irossiter]

225/40 and 225/45 are different size tyres. One has a larger diameter. It will stuff up your speedo and will be illegal.

[brad]

No one talking about Pirelli ?

Every time I've had something to do with Pirelli I've been disappointed. For the same money you can get Michelin or Bridgestone, both appear to have more consistent build quality.

225/40 and 225/45 are different size tyres. One has a larger diameter. It will stuff up your speedo and will be illegal.

Indeed they are but the change is (nominally) 637mm to 660mm which is 23mm. Depending on what the largest diameter tyre available is it might be OK if it is <15mm difference.
Other states may be different but NSW is:

The outside diameter of the wheel and tyre combination must be no more than 15mm over the largest diameter
wheel and tyre combination specified for the vehicle and not more than 15mm below the smallest diameter wheel
and tyre combination specified for the vehicle

Even if it is outside the allowable variation, it might not "stuff up the speedo". I run 20mm over the largest available diameter & my speedo is perfect 1=1.

Getting up into those diameters (655mm+), the biggest issue is rubbing on the guards when you hit a bump mid-corner. If the vehicle is lowered then there will probably be interference.

Nominal sizing also doesn't take into9 account variations in manufacturers actual sizing & the profile of the tyre's shoulder

[Wezza]

Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli all big bucks. Can't justify using a performance tyre on a 103tsi

From what i gather and as above the larger tyre size of a 225/45 should actually correct the speedo as they allegedly read under. I'm lowered and have read heaps of conflicting accounts on rub issues. Main reason i was looking at more sidewall in the tyre was for comfort.

[Brendan_A]

I wouldn't be skimping on good quality tyre's. Only thing keeping you on the road!

[Wezza]

I wouldn't be skimping on good quality tyre's. Only thing keeping you on the road!

You're absolutely right. At the same time Continentals are a reputable brand that came in at half the price of the rest.

[brad]

Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli all big bucks. Can't justify using a performance tyre on a 103tsi

From what i gather and as above the larger tyre size of a 225/45 should actually correct the speedo as they allegedly read under. I'm lowered and have read heaps of conflicting accounts on rub issues. Main reason i was looking at more sidewall in the tyre was for comfort.

Continental are a performance tyre as well & about the same price as the other 3.

if you can't justify a performance tyre on a 103tsi then why run 18s & lower it - contradict much?

If you don't know whether *your* speedo reads under or not & by how much then best not to fiddle as you are only guessing rather than making a considered choice.

[Wezza]

Continental are a performance tyre as well & about the same price as the other 3.

if you can't justify a performance tyre on a 103tsi then why run 18s & lower it - contradict much?

If you don't know whether *your* speedo reads under or not & by how much then best not to fiddle as you are only guessing rather than making a considered choice.

Strange you must know something i don't? I phoned around all my local tyre fitters in Perth and Continental came out at half the price of the rest, if they're also classed as a performance tyre great. Bridgestone etc were closer to the 350-400 mark a corner.

I lowered my car & will be changing the wheels purely for aesthetics. I think the majority of people you ask will agree cars in general look so much better with a decent drop and a nice set of wheels. So no i try not to contradict too much

[brad]

Strange you must know something i don't? I phoned around all my local tyre fitters in Perth and Continental came out at half the price of the rest, if they're also classed as a performance tyre great. Bridgestone etc were closer to the 350-400 mark a corner.

Tyre pricing is very much dependant on the dealer & the volume they purchase, so prices vary greatly.

In 225/40r18 at my local tyre place
B/S RE050A = $220
CSC5 =$220
GY F1A2 = $235
Michelin PS3 = $230

I guess I'm just lucky I have a cheap tyre shop nearby.

[Wezza]

Tyre pricing is very much dependant on the dealer & the volume they purchase, so prices vary greatly.

In 225/40r18 at my local tyre place
B/S RE050A = $220
CSC5 =$220
GY F1A2 = $235
Michelin PS3 = $230

I guess I'm just lucky I have a cheap tyre shop nearby.

May i ask what tyre dealer these quotes are from Brad? If i have one local to me might give them a call.

[donweather]

Tempe Tyres I believe Wezza.

[donweather]

Posted this over on the occy thread but didnt get a huge response so thought id post here also.

Ok here's some questions I'd appreciate people's opinions/advice on.

Looking at a new set of rims and tyres for my RS. Have narrowed it down to two sets of rims in 18*8 as follows:

Cades Bern 18*8 ET42, 9.9 kg per rim
ECS Alzor 349 - 18*8 ET45 11.1 kgs per rim
(Stock Neptunes - 18*7.5 ET51 13.4 kg per rim)

Both prices of the Bern and Alzor delivered to my door are about the same. Cades marginally more expensive around $35 per rim. So based on the above, should I choose the lighter rim and pay the slight extra, or given the fact the Alzor's are lighter than stock anyway, I'm getting an advantage over stock?

Secondly is tyres? Stock tyres are 225/40/R18, however going to an 8 inch wide rim as opposed to a 7.5 inch stock rim, I've noticed in some pics (see below) that the 225 wide tyre doesn't quite stretch well enough and you get the rim protruding out past the lip/edge of the tyre. I don't like the look of this nor the extra risk of gutter rash on your new rims. So I'm thinking of going with a wider tyre.....235/40/R18 to lessen the stretch of the tyre on the new wider rim. These size tyres are typically cheaper also than the 225s.

Will the wider tyre assist (or de-assist) in the handling/steering of the car (stock suspension and don't intend to lower the car as I tow a jetski)? Will a wider tyre assist (or de-assist) with lessening axle tramping?

I recognise my speedo will be slightly out with the the 235 tyre due to the slightly larger rolling radius (4mm on the radius, 8mm on the diameter).

Based on my calcs from the website below, here's the additional poke of the rims and tyres above

Cades Bern 18*8 ET42, 225 tyres - 9mm poke over stock, 235 tyres - 14mm poke over stock
ECS Alzor 349 - 18*8 ET45, 225 tyres - 6mm poke over stock, 235 tyres - 11mm poke over stock

My rough as guts measurements show I have about 10mm poke from stock rims and 225 tyres to the edge of the guards on the fronts and around 20mm on the rears. So the Cades with 235 tyres will likely extend out too much at the front by around 4mm? Should I be worried about this?

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Apologies for the long winded post and varied and many queries, but I'd appreciate your thoughts and opinions on the above thanks.

[brad]

May i ask what tyre dealer these quotes are from Brad? If i have one local to me might give them a call.

As DW said, Tempe tyres in Sydney. They have an online presence & deliver. If you want GY F1A2 there's a dealer in Vic that can freight as well. Don't forget to allow $20/tyre for fit/balance at your end.

[Wezza]

As DW said, Tempe tyres in Sydney. They have an online presence & deliver. If you want GY F1A2 there's a dealer in Vic that can freight as well. Don't forget to allow $20/tyre for fit/balance at your end.

Thanks! Appreciate the advise.