MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[brad]

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!

In that size you'll only get a "touring" type tyre.
Conti Premium Contact2 will be slightly better than the Eco Contact.

Toyo Teo Plus might be similar in performace & a lot quieter. I bought a set for Dad's Accord Euro & he's happy - he's also 85 and drives like he's 100. They feel great in the brief drives I have of the car.

Goodyear excellance might be another option.

Keep in mind that the EcoContact is a low rolling resistance tyre so it's likely that anything with more grip may use a fraction more fuel.

[Reedy]

Just got 50000klm out of a set of Pirelli P zeros 225/40/18's. May have got perhaps 5000klm more but 2 were at the limit and Tyres and More had a deal on the Pilot Sport 3's. $234 a tyre fitted and balanced, which ends at the end of February.

New tyres feel great and the ride is much better so i think it was time. Pirellis felt good and never lost much grip even when I tried towards the end when I knew I was getting new tyres.

Car does turn sharper and obviously has more grip but P Zeros were still a good tyre. Wanted the Eagle F1s but best price I could get was $380 a tyre.


Ozzy

[DangerBouse]

Hi all.
ok I'll keep this short.

2012 mk6 TSI90 golf trendline
want to lower it 30mm eibach springs only.
the wheels I want are :

•|• Rotiform Wheels •|•
19x8.5
what offset do I want et35, et45??
will they fit?
I did this: Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit

seems like I won't have an issue?
Who has experience in this?
thank you

[tigger73]

I'm almost certain that ET35 won't fit on your car.

I think19x8.5 ET45 is going to be pushing it once you've dropped it, however take a look at the Mk6 Golf wheels thread here for general idea on sizes that others have put on their mk6: MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[VR28LT]

et45 will work even with the drop so long as you stick with 225 or 235 35 19

et35 is pushing it and will require additional work.... it can be done but just stick with et45

[DangerBouse]

Nice. Will I have any issues? Rubbing ect?

[DangerBouse]

Hi guys, I have been reading heaps but can't find a definite answer.
mrvr6exy has helped but I just want to get 100% before I spend $3000 on tyres and wheels.

will 19x8.5 et45 with 225/30/r19 or 225/35r19 cause me issues with eibach springs 30mm drop. Mk6 TSI90 trendline
no track just street, but will have peeps in the car now and then.

anyone got experience in this?

[brad]

Have you thought about 19x8.5 ET50? The Audi TT came with 17x8.5 ET50 and they fit under the guards

[DangerBouse]

The wheels I want only come in et45

[bigfoot]

Hi guys, I have been reading heaps but can't find a definite answer.
mrvr6exy has helped but I just want to get 100% before I spend $3000 on tyres and wheels.

will 19x8.5 et45 with 225/30/r19 or 225/35r19 cause me issues with eibach springs 30mm drop. Mk6 TSI90 trendline
no track just street, but will have peeps in the car now and then.

anyone got experience in this?

225 is too narrow for a 8.5"...unless you are into that sort of thing

Golf Rs come with 225/40 on 18 x 7.5 ET51 or 235/35 on 19 x 8 ET50 from the factory