MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread

**TG.20T** · 18-08-2011, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by MACCAA

Golf R runs same brake setup as S3,so should be no problem with fitment.
I'm running 18 x 8 rims with 45 offset on my S3.

Thanks mate. Sounds good.

Thanks for moving my post to this thread also!

**slam** · 13-09-2011, 02:18 PM

I recently took delivery of a Mk6 GTi with the original 17" wheels and was surprised to find Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres fitted.

I was expecting to get either Bridgestone Potenza RE050 or Continental Sport Contact or Dunlop Sport Maxx, based on what I've seen on the road and read in these forums.

Has anyone else got Turanza ER300 or other similar "touring" tyres on the standard 17" rims with their GTi recently, instead of the "performance" tyres such as the ones I listed above?

**cavinsoo** · 13-09-2011, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by gtimal

Hi All

Ended up getting the Bridgestone Potenza s001 fitted so far excellent ,the car drive so much better in sport mod alot smoother .

Cheers

Hi gtimal, where did you get the tires from? How much did you pay for them?

**magellan** · 13-09-2011, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by slam

I recently took delivery of a Mk6 GTi with the original 17" wheels and was surprised to find Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres fitted.

I was expecting to get either Bridgestone Potenza RE050 or Continental Sport Contact or Dunlop Sport Maxx, based on what I've seen on the road and read in these forums.

Has anyone else got Turanza ER300 or other similar "touring" tyres on the standard 17" rims with their GTi recently, instead of the "performance" tyres such as the ones I listed above?

I have Turanza ER300 tyres as well. Yeah, it was a bit of surprise.

**gtimal** · 14-09-2011, 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by cavinsoo

Hi gtimal, where did you get the tires from? How much did you pay for them?

Hi cav
My cars novated so I just went through the local Bridgestone outlet ,i think they were $400 each plus aligment.They worked out better priced than the Mich SP3 .When the s001 wear out I might try the Mich next.
Done about 3K on the tyres so far all good .

Cheers
Mal

**ECS tuning** · 14-09-2011, 03:17 AM

Link to are full line up of aftermarket wheels -

OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning

**SMOK3Y** · 14-09-2011, 06:04 AM

i want the 18" V701s one day

**MkVIGTI** · 14-09-2011, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by gtimal

Hi cav
My cars novated so I just went through the local Bridgestone outlet ,i think they were $400 each plus aligment.They worked out better priced than the Mich SP3 .When the s001 wear out I might try the Mich next.
Done about 3K on the tyres so far all good .

Cheers
Mal

The price seems a bit steep, wonder how much the Goodyear Asym 2 costs.

**MIRSAD** · 25-09-2011, 05:24 PM

Yesterday,

Tyre puncture (MY12 GTI)

... not reparable

... new Bridgestone Potenza RE050 A 225/40/R18 only

$474.00 (2 left in WA).

It is looking "goooood":

compared with some other countries:

USA: $219.00

UK: £108.57 (inc vat)

Germany: Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 A 225/40 R18 92Y XL Sommerreifen
Art.-Nr. 216429571 statt 140,06€ nur € 119,05

**jacs** · 25-09-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by slam

I recently took delivery of a Mk6 GTi with the original 17" wheels and was surprised to find Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres fitted.

I was expecting to get either Bridgestone Potenza RE050 or Continental Sport Contact or Dunlop Sport Maxx, based on what I've seen on the road and read in these forums.

Has anyone else got Turanza ER300 or other similar "touring" tyres on the standard 17" rims with their GTi recently, instead of the "performance" tyres such as the ones I listed above?

Yep, took deivery just over a week ago, ive got the Turanza's too