Tyres - what did you get?

**cubes** · 27-06-2009, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Sanman

Do you mean: St. George Tyre Service 204 Princes Hwy, Arncliffe NSW 2205 ?

Below is link to the same wheel in an 18 at St George tyres if you look at the picture it the same wheel so maybe someone in Aus. will have a19.
I also think St George is in Sydney haven't heard of any outlet down Melbourne, if they do that would be handy.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

**vincent** · 27-06-2009, 11:59 PM

New tyres on late June Tiguan delivery

My 125 has (finally) arrived at the dealer this week - having read this thread at my request they had agreed to try & not give me Hankooks (I use the car down the snowfields a bit was my argument) last I heard from them was all the cars in this shipment seemed to have Hanooks so I may have no choice. The reviews on their web site seem OK but you an always find a review which suits !

**Pullstarter** · 28-06-2009, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by vincent

New tyres on late June Tiguan delivery

My 125 has (finally) arrived at the dealer this week - having read this thread at my request they had agreed to try & not give me Hankooks (I use the car down the snowfields a bit was my argument) last I heard from them was all the cars in this shipment seemed to have Hanooks so I may have no choice. The reviews on their web site seem OK but you an always find a review which suits !

I Have a set of Bridgestones for sale (will split from rims), if you're interested PM me

**vincent** · 30-06-2009, 09:13 PM

Hi thanks but the dealer came through..swapped them over to the Pirelli P6..may not be as good as my new P Zero on another car but I am happier !

**letig** · 07-07-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Transporter

As long as they last and perform well I wouldn't mind Hankook.
I replaced original tyres on my T5 with hankook and so far I'm happy with them - they allready outlasted original Michelin Pilot Premacy, can't fault them.

I've had my 125 for 2 weeks. It's got Hankooks, they drive very well, are very quiet, and feel very smooth. They just dont look anything special... but I'll be upgrading to 19" soon, so am looking at packages to best suit.

**clip** · 08-07-2009, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by letig

... but I'll be upgrading to 19" soon, so am looking at packages to best suit.

have you checked out the cost of 19" tyres as compared to 18". I had "cheap" Maxis put on mine and while handling and grip was impressive, couldn't live with the noise of them. Ended up ditching them and went with Bridgestones, but at $500 each they're not cheap.

**Sharkie** · 08-07-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by clip

have you checked out the cost of 19" tyres as compared to 18". I had "cheap" Maxis put on mine and while handling and grip was impressive, couldn't live with the noise of them. Ended up ditching them and went with Bridgestones, but at $500 each they're not cheap.

Which Bridestones are those?

I got 18" Goodyear DS-3Gs priced at $480 each whereas Kuhmo Ecstas are below $200 each ...... still to decide which way to go .....

Simon, how are those Ecstas going now that youve had them for a few weeks?

**team_v** · 08-07-2009, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Sharkie

I got 18" Goodyear DS-3Gs priced at $480 each whereas Kuhmo Ecstas are below $200 each ...... still to decide which way to go .....

I know what you mean Sharkie.
I was looking at 19" and decided i don't want to spend that much on tyres.
Looked at 18" and the tyres i want are expensive but i assume will last longer than the kumho's.
In the end i will probably get the kumho's as even if they wear down and need replacement twice as much, the only cost half as much so it evens out.

**Sharkie** · 24-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Got Hankooks on it as delivered ......

Not too happy and told the dealer straight up that if I wasn't changing the tyres soon I'd make them replace it with others. Got fed the usual story that they have no control over what VW puts on in the factory ....

Now after a few 100kms they are not actually that bad. They are quiet and reasonably grippy.

Still replacing them after the 1000km service though ....