Tyre question

[richyrich]

Can anyone recommend a good tyre review site?

Or better still recommend a set of tyres for my Gt Tdi. I've got continental contacts at the mo which while the rate of wear is great the grip sucks (esp in wet). I'd like a tyre which has a good mix of performance and durability, any suggestions?

(225/45 17" Y)

Cheers,

Rich.

[knt]

Try this

http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres_uk

http://www.ctyres.co.uk/Tyres.php

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position according to one of the website are one of the best.

[KeithS]

My TDI 170 came with Michelin Pilot Primacy 225/45 R17s fitted. They grip pretty well in the wet, in fact very well. No idea about how they wear yet.

Know what you mean about Contis, they wear well but the grip is not outstanding.

[Ben]

i run potenzas RE050's on my golf 225/45/17

[elPaulio]

I've had both Pirelli P-Zero Rossos and Dunlop Sport SP1-Maxx's.

Would say that the Dumlops were better in both the grip and wear stakes!! The Pirellis only lasted 10K!! Dunlops lasted about 15k.

The Pirellis on the rear were fine though, had done 32K and stil had about 4mm left on them :D

Paul :D

[richyrich]

Cheers peeps.

I'll take a look.

[mateus77]

Do they need to be W rated on a 2.0 TDI or V rated???

[richyrich]

Not sure mate, mine are Y rated at the mo.

[architect]

Hi
I'm interested in this topic as I too will need tyre changes soon.
Am I correct that my 2.0 tdi gt ('05) can run 225's? It currently has 205's
If so - would there be any advantage??
Many thanks in advance if you know

[Matt_Evans]

I was recomended these and found them to be the best tyres I've ever had on a car. Even in the wet the give so much grip.

Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=9753172.110.20289&typ=R-105073&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=45&Felge=17&Speed=W&weiter=10&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=10&sort_by=preis_down&Transport=P&F_F=&dsco=110&Achse=

[richyrich]

Good price as well Matt,

Next month is tyre month, think I may well go with these.

Thanks

[JohnWithAGolf]

Hello all, in response to a few of the questions, for reviews search for the whatcar, autocar etc. These are completely independant and refuse sponsorship etc from the tyre manufacturers. It's all subjective anyway, I had Pirelli's on my GT170 and hated them, went onto Conti and they feel great, one man's meat is another's poison.
With regards to OE, Dunlop, Pirelli, Conti and Mich have all had a share in the 17 inch fitment out of the factory, it's the same case with the 16 inch too.
Mateus: On the 17s you need at least a W rating or a V in the 16 inch.
Architect: The 205's you've mentioned are the 205/55R
16 fitment, if you want 225's you'll have to upgrade to 17 inch wheels with a 45 profile.
Keith: The Michelins are pretty much the best you can get, normally the most expensive too! If anyone wants them, try ATS (as Mich own them) or Costco, who sell only Michelin at very very low prices. I'm a member of the Birmingham branch.

[architect]

Thanks for the advice - Will stick with what I've got and get some new rubber soon.

[Dunc B]

I've had both Pirelli P-Zero Rossos and Dunlop Sport SP1-Maxx's.

Would say that the Dumlops were better in both the grip and wear stakes!! The Pirellis only lasted 10K!! Dunlops lasted about 15k.

The Pirellis on the rear were fine though, had done 32K and stil had about 4mm left on them :D

Paul :D


I agree totally with your comments re the P-Zero Rossos. I've run these on the front of my A4 2.5TDi (non-quattro) & have only got 10k out of both sets I've had. Added to which I think their damp-to-semi wet grip is really poor (but they're good in the really wet... go figure).

I now need new boots again (hence why I'm here...) so I think it's time for a change.

[elPaulio]

Hi Dunc,

I'm needing to change my two fronts and I think I'm going to give Goodyear F1 Assymetrics a go, good reviews all round and a decent price on www.mytyres.co.uk

Will let you know how I get on.

Paul :biglaugh:

[lazy_boy]

I have allways found Toyo's to be excellent on the wear front and for traction wet or dry, however they do suffer with road noise