MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

**popcorn** · 10-01-2015, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Converted

Just switched over from my stock Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (done 52,500kms) to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2.

What are the specs of the new tyres?

**Converted** · 10-01-2015, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by popcorn

What are the specs of the new tyres?

Same as the stock GTI tyres - 225/40 R18 92Y.

**popcorn** · 10-01-2015, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Converted

Same as the stock GTI tyres - 225/40 R18 92Y.

That is a very good price indeed for F1A2s. Good find!

**MovieDude** · 03-02-2015, 09:07 AM

What is the going rate to repair kerb rash on 18" Detroits?

**Adriano** · 04-02-2015, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by MovieDude

What is the going rate to repair kerb rash on 18" Detroits?

from what i've heard, an absolute pain in the arse to repair the Detroits (from another member off vwgolf.net.au)
costs range i've had rims repaired/resprayed for around $100-$120 per corner..

**MovieDude** · 05-02-2015, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by Adriano

from what i've heard, an absolute pain in the arse to repair the Detroits (from another member off vwgolf.net.au)
costs range i've had rims repaired/resprayed for around $100-$120 per corner..

Okay. I've been quoted $180.

**Adriano** · 05-02-2015, 02:31 PM

is that for all of the wheels or per corner?

**brad** · 05-02-2015, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Adriano

is that for all of the wheels or per corner?

Per corner. $180 for all 4 is $45/wheel. What "trade" work do you get for $45 these days?

**paddlepopski** · 08-02-2015, 04:23 PM

G'day folks,

I was hoping for some advice about replacement tyres for my 2010 Mk6 TDI Golf.

At the moment, I have factory-fitted Continental Conti-EcoContact 3's (195/65 R 15 91T) and have done 62,000km in them but I know they won't last much longer as they have about 3mm of tread all around.

I'm not a racey driver, but I do like to zip around quickly from A to B, and I like the road gripping and cornerning of the Conti's. They are a little noisy, but I've just put up with that over the past 4 years.

I have been pretty happy with the Conti's, but wondering if I should stick with Conti's (other types?) or if there are any other brands/models that you have found great?

Cheers for your thoughts and comments!

**Brett_J** · 12-02-2015, 01:19 PM

I went with the Sportcontact 5's, absolutely love them, so sticky, I'm looking at them for my FG XR6T as well.
I see they don't do them in your size, but they do a few others, I am sticking with continentals for sure.

These guys are local and will ship to your tyre shop local as well

https://tyrebuy.com/store/195-65-15/...mfortcontact-5