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Offline jaylufc17

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Which Tyres?
« on: March 21, 2016, 07:30:23 pm »
Recommended tyres?

I need two front tyres

Been advised to get the Michelin Pilot Sport 3's as they are so called 'sticky'...?
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2016, 07:33:46 pm »
I swear by bridge stones but personal pref........have you seen this web site?
Got tires from here and the price is fab  :congrats:
www.openeo.co.uk
« Last Edit: March 21, 2016, 07:36:21 pm by amanda »
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2016, 07:34:18 pm »
PS4 are available now and they should be better. Of course Super Sports are even better. :smiley:
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2016, 07:35:28 pm »
Michelin pilot super sport
Michelin ps4
Goodyear f1as3

Any of those

PS3 are not sticky
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2016, 07:43:00 pm »
Basically what Rich said above ^
Though you could add Conti SC5s to the list as well
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2016, 08:18:15 pm »
I would stay away from the conti sport contact 5 I've  had them on for about 6000 miles,  was getting a puncture fixed today and was told they have only another 1000-2000 miles left

What's people's thoughts on hankook ventus v12 evo 2

I had them on my a3 and thought they were great but I'm not sure what they would be like on the gti

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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2016, 08:55:12 pm »
Wouldn't recommend the Goodyear F1 2s. They give excellent grip but it's ruined the steering feel. Don't know about the Goodyear F1 3s, but I won't be buying Goodyears again.

It's either Bridgestone or Michelin PS2/4 next for me. Contis have an all round poor review for wear, so they're off the list as well.
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2016, 09:02:39 pm »
I'm sure I saw on another thread that the SuperSports had a lifetime of about 5k though? Unless I have completely dreamed that up which is likely lol.
If the guy above has done 6k and been told another 1k left on his SC5's, much better wear than the SS.
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2016, 09:16:16 pm »
Sorry for hijacking.
I need a set of tyres for my b6 A4 avant. (1.8t Quattro)
Any suggestions? Not interested in sticky stuff. As this is my DD. Would prefer low road noise, good wet grip and decent fuel consumption. :))
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2016, 10:12:11 pm »
I really like my Goodyear Eagle F1s. Good for economy, little to no road noise my my A3 8P, good handling characteristics in the wet. Had Conti CS3s previously, and whilst I liked them a lot the Goodyears are better in my opinion.
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2016, 10:39:18 pm »
Cheers sub.

I'll have a looksie.  :happy2:
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2016, 10:14:27 am »
My vote goes to the Goodyear F1AS3's.
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2016, 10:45:10 am »
I like the Pirelli PZero. great tyre, great feel and direct steering wheel response - just don't last very long. 

The Bridgestone Potenza S001 looks to be a nice performance tyre?  Reviews look good even thought it is an old tyre now.
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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2016, 11:18:08 am »
Quote from: Nasir on March 21, 2016, 08:55:12 pm
Wouldn't recommend the Goodyear F1 2s. They give excellent grip but it's ruined the steering feel. Don't know about the Goodyear F1 3s, but I won't be buying Goodyears again.

It's either Bridgestone or Michelin PS2/4 next for me. Contis have an all round poor review for wear, so they're off the list as well.

+1.  Hated the F1s and glad to see the back of them.

PS4s have transformed the car, so much so, they feel like a factory fit tyre in the way it steers and feels keyed into the road.   F1s are very wishy washy Captain vague.


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Re: Which Tyres?
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2016, 05:00:03 pm »
How long did the PS4's last you?
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