MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

[MkVIGTI]

Quite simply because the car already has 3 near new continentals and replacing a single tyre with a different brand is stupid (and probably unroadworthy)

My old car also had tyres from different brands on the same axle, and this was done by the road worthy people!

[MIRSAD]

First 2011 - European (subjective) Summer Tyre Test - Bridgestone Potenza S001, Continental Sport Contact 5P and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

2011 Subjective shootout 255 40 19 Max Performance Summer Tyres - tyre reviews, the online tyre guide

[Corey_R]

Coolies...
I can't wait to see a good roundup (in evo or something) with those 3 plus the Michelin PS3s

[MkVIGTI]

Just saw the Bridgestone catalogue yesterday and the 225/45/R17 Potenza RE050 that I have costs $269!

[Corey_R]

Meh. They're such crap tyres... can't wait till I've worn mine out on the R

[wooduck]

Meh. They're such crap tyres... can't wait till I've worn mine out on the R

Then what would you get ?

[Corey_R]

In recent years the tyres to get have been the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric, the Continental CSC3, or Michelen PS2 (according to results from numerous mag round ups and reviews on sites like Tire rack). The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric has usually been the "best all rounder" and also the best to buy since it's always been quite a bit less $ than the others.

With the most recent updates, it seems that this is still the pick of the crop:
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, the Continental CSC5P, or Michelen PS3

When it comes to Golf's though, the CSC5P is only suitable for the 19" Talladegas.
Tirerack doesn't yet have the F1 Asymmetric 2, and they've only got a limited selection (none suitable for the Golf) of the PS3 - however, several forum members have already acquired their PS3's elsewhere (locally I believe) and have been quite happy with the price.... maybe they could let us know where!

[MkVIGTI]

I thought the RE050s are alright, pretty stable even in the wet. But I'm more surprised that Kmart Auto quoted me $400 for these when Bridgestone sells them for under $300!

[v0a]

I thought the RE050s are alright, pretty stable even in the wet. But I'm more surprised that Kmart Auto quoted me $400 for these when Bridgestone sells them for under $300!

You may have been quoted RE050A's not the RE050 which are less than $300

[hooba]

Meh. They're such crap tyres... can't wait till I've worn mine out on the R

Harsh.

I think a more accurate assessment is that there are better (& more expensive) high performance tyres out there.