Golf R Observations and Questions

**adzy** · 12-07-2011, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by SilvrFoxX

depends on the arse in it

Lol

**FastGolfR** · 12-07-2011, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

Yeah exactly. My 18" R wheels came with the Bridgestone RE050, but I know others who have had Michelin on them... they really do just chop and change all the time

Our 18"s came with Dunlop Maxx GT's. They seem pretty good even on the track.

**FastGolfR** · 12-07-2011, 08:58 PM

Hi Everyone,

Can anyone suggest tire pressures to run for track days for the Golf R with Dunlop Maxx GT's 18"? About 20C ambient.

I have tried 42 cold. 35 cold. 42 is too high for the rears as they crown too much. Handling seems poorer at 35. Any suggestions? I need to stick to road tires, can't change to R spec tires for track days.

I have had the R on the track twice now. It is very quick for a road car. At Qld. Raceway I am getting times similar to a couple of Nissan Skylines on R Spec tires and I am a novice on the track. I am very impressed with the performance AND so much FUN!! I even find leaving it in Sport mode does the trick regarding keeping the revs in the power band. A truly brilliant car.

**DreamensioN** · 12-07-2011, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by dave_r

My 19's came with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT's.

FWIW my 19's also came with the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT's.

**FastGolfR** · 12-07-2011, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by Prodigy

Damn, those R35 GTR's are quick!!

I have to agree. Just had a track day with them! On race rubber they are very quick indeed.

**adzy** · 12-07-2011, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by BockeyT

Hi Everyone,

Can anyone suggest tire pressures to run for track days for the Golf R with Dunlop Maxx GT's 18"? About 20C ambient.

I have tried 42 cold. 35 cold. 42 is too high for the rears as they crown too much. Handling seems poorer at 35. Any suggestions? I need to stick to road tires, can't change to R spec tires for track days.

I have had the R on the track twice now. It is very quick for a road car. At Qld. Raceway I am getting times similar to a couple of Nissan Skylines on R Spec tires and I am a novice on the track. I am very impressed with the performance AND so much FUN!! I even find leaving it in Sport mode does the trick regarding keeping the revs in the power band. A truly brilliant car.

I would aim for 40 psi hot as a maximum mate. When starting 35 cold sounds about right, depending on how aggresive you drive though. Best thing to do is grab a guage and measure before and after each session, you will find that pressure will go up around 4-8 psi once the tyre is heated.
However this is just based on my experience as a general rule from other tyres not specific to the Maxx GT, wouldn't think it would differ much though.

**FastGolfR** · 12-07-2011, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by adzy

I would aim for 40 psi hot as a maximum mate. When starting 35 cold sounds about right, depending on how aggresive you drive though. Best thing to do is grab a guage and measure before and after each session, you will find that pressure will go up around 4-8 psi once the tyre is heated.
However this is just based on my experience as a general rule from other tyres not specific to the Maxx GT, wouldn't think it would differ much though.

Thanks Adzy. I'l try that for the next Time Attack Day coming up. Will try and give those Nissans a run for their money if we are put in the right Class. There will be 2 Golf R's and a Pirelli GTi on the track against many Skylines and others.

**adzy** · 12-07-2011, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by BockeyT

Thanks Adzy. I'l try that for the next Time Attack Day coming up. Will try and give those Nissans a run for their money if we are put in the right Class. There will be 2 Golf R's and a Pirelli GTi on the track against many Skylines and others.

Thats the spirit mate! Go the VW's.... its good raising a few eyebrows in a Golf at a track day

Make sure you share the joy and post pics or vids

**FastGolfR** · 12-07-2011, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by adzy

Thats the spirit mate! Go the VW's.... its good raising a few eyebrows in a Golf at a track day

Make sure you share the joy and post pics or vids

A couple of experienced drivers came up and said "Gee that thing has a lot of tow for a street car". Yes it sure does raise eyebrows. I'll post some pics after the 26th.