MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[MovieDude]

I fitted Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's to my GTI, and couldn't recommend them more highly. They're a high performance tyre but also very quiet and compliant considering. They're right up there as the overall tyre to have right now, and can be had very cheaply (under $200 per tyre depending on size).

Okay I'll check them out. I did ring Beaurepairs and was quoted over $400 per tyre for the Dunlops!

[brad]

Okay I'll check them out. I did ring Beaurepairs and was quoted over $400 per tyre for the Dunlops!

There are a heap of tyre threads with suggestions & prices - have a bit of a search.

[MovieDude]

I fitted Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's to my GTI, and couldn't recommend them more highly. They're a high performance tyre but also very quiet and compliant considering. They're right up there as the overall tyre to have right now, and can be had very cheaply (under $200 per tyre depending on size).

The only stockist within 10kms is selling the 225/40 18s for $360/tyre. Can I ask what size you fitted to your GTI that brought the cost down to under $200?

[brad]

You might have to buy online & ship them.

[MovieDude]

Do I have to use 225/40 18s?

[brad]

pretty much unless you buy some 17" rims. 235/40r18 are cheaper but need a minimum 8" rim IIRC. You are on 7.5"???

Here's how to get the best price:

Go to Tempe tyres website. 225/40r18 are around $200. I'd recomend Michelin PS3 which are $225.
x4= $900
Allow $100 for shipping to Perth = $1000
Allow $100 for fit, balance, valves & disposal = $1100

Go to Bob Jane's (or whoever is local) and ask them to match the price. BJs will match AU web prices these days. If they don't want to come close then bring your tyres in from the East.

BTW, Dunlop SP SportMaxx 92Y are $150 each at Tempe so I'm not sure what orifice your local tyre dealers are pulling their prices out of.

[AdamD]

The only stockist within 10kms is selling the 225/40 18s for $360/tyre. Can I ask what size you fitted to your GTI that brought the cost down to under $200?

225/40 R18.

I suggest you read this thread: Good price on Goodyear Tyres

Rubal is still doing fantastic deals on Eagle F1 A2s - he'll ship them to you and you can get them fitted locally. Save hundreds.

[MovieDude]

pretty much unless you buy some 17" rims. 235/40r18 are cheaper but need a minimum 8" rim IIRC. You are on 7.5"???

Here's how to get the best price:

Go to Tempe tyres website. 225/40r18 are around $200. I'd recomend Michelin PS3 which are $225.
x4= $900
Allow $100 for shipping to Perth = $1000
Allow $100 for fit, balance, valves & disposal = $1100

Go to Bob Jane's (or whoever is local) and ask them to match the price. BJs will match AU web prices these days. If they don't want to come close then bring your tyres in from the East.

BTW, Dunlop SP SportMaxx 92Y are $150 each at Tempe so I'm not sure what orifice your local tyre dealers are pulling their prices out of.

Don't know what my rim size is sorry.
The Beaurepairs quote was for Dunlop SP SportMaxx GT ZR18 92Y. There are "non-GT" and there are "Z" rated. Mine are GT and ZR. I don't know if I HAVE to have those. Apparently the "Z" allows for higher speeds - I can sacrifice that. As for the R or ZR classification I am clueless.

[MovieDude]

225/40 R18.

I suggest you read this thread: Good price on Goodyear Tyres

Rubal is still doing fantastic deals on Eagle F1 A2s - he'll ship them to you and you can get them fitted locally. Save hundreds.

Latest price for four Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 225/40 R18s was $740 plus $60 for freight to Canberra (I'm in Perth). I only need two but if I bought the four plus freight, fitting and balancing they would still be more than the Tempe prices (and more work for me). Thanks for the link though.

[brad]

Don't know what my rim size is sorry.
The Beaurepairs quote was for Dunlop SP SportMaxx GT ZR18 92Y. There are "non-GT" and there are "Z" rated. Mine are GT and ZR. I don't know if I HAVE to have those. Apparently the "Z" allows for higher speeds - I can sacrifice that. As for the R or ZR classification I am clueless.

There's a wonderful placard inside your fuel flap that will tell you the rim size and also the minimum load & speed rating. It is not unlikely that the tyres fitted are of a higher rating than the minimum requirement for a Golf of 92 (630kg) and Y (300kph).

The only 225/40r18 Sport Maxx GT that Dunlop list on their site is 99Y (775kg/300kph).

GT is just a model designation and means nothing in terms of performance or technical meaning - like Michelin has a PS3.

ZR = probably another marketing tool as R means radial & Z is a 240kph speed rating which is obviously less than the 300kph Y rating.

I think the Beaurepaires guy probably isn't very good at explaining things or is trying to confuse you into paying a lot more than you need to. /looks again - is he trying to sell you the 235/40ZR18 95ZR???

Anyway, I think you've been given sufficient info to make an informed choice and probably save a few hundred dollars and end up with a better tyre than the Dunlop. Both the Goodyear F1A2 and the Michelin PS3 are far better than the Dunlop in any test - take your pick.