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MK5 stage 1 with 215 tyres should I have 225??

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moughtonmark

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What tyres for stage 1 Mk5
« on: April 20, 2016, 08:10:20 am »
Hi newbie from NZ here, I have 215/45/17 tyres tyre shop is telling me I should have 225 on the car. I need to change 2 tyres is best to change all 4, running stage 1 bluefin.
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Re: What tyres for stage 1 Mk5
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2016, 10:15:38 am »
check out yokohamma prada 2.

Once they warmed up you get stupid amounts of grip. they are soft compound but I love em
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Re: What tyres for stage 1 Mk5
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2016, 11:48:11 am »
I'm using Continental Sport Contact 5 225/40/18 and I don't feel lack of grip with 330 CV on the front axle on the road. I went on track with them and the tyres melted a bit, so not the best for that use. :laugh:

You should get 225/45/17 tyres unless you're too low and need a bit of tyre stretch to avoid rubbing on the wheel arches.
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Re: What tyres for stage 1 Mk5
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2016, 06:29:19 am »
Thanks for your replies. Will go 225, does not rain much fortunately so will look at conti's
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