Golf GTI Mk5 Tyre Noise

[RustyGTI]

Hi All

I'm new to the forum and have just bought an '07 Mk5 GTI in Shadow Blue with DSG running on standard 17 inch wheels.

I'm loving it's performance and all round practicality...however, my only gripe is the tyre noise which is driving me insane...I bought it from a VW dealer who stuck a new front tyre on it (Nexen N6000) but may have compounded the problem. Basically the setup I have is:

Bridgestone Potenza RE050 225/45/R17 (2 Rear tyres)
Nexen N6000 225/45/ZR17 (Front Right Tyre)
Goodyear Excellence 225/45/R17 (Front Left Tyre)

I don't suppose the mix of tyres is helping but can anyone recommend a performant but quiet tyre to replace any of the above?

Also, does anyone know if any of the above tyres are a particularly hard compound which may be making the problem worse? I think the tyre wear at present is good as the VW dealer wouldn't have sold it under warranty without a decent amount of tread (i.e. 5mm upwards).

Many thanks

Russ

[Hurdy]

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's are a pretty quiet tyre...........just happens that I have 4 part worn tyres for sale in the for sale section

[nc35]

Double check the wheel bearing(s)
Rear are know to fail, having mine replaced in the morning. 

Else AVOID Dunlops.  Bl@@@dy noisy!!!

Running conti sports 

[Garth]

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 are a very quiet tyre, but very expensive too!

I can say without any doubt that Sunew tyres are the noisiest I have ever used... mind you no-one else is stupid enough to buy them 

[TonyZed]

Hi All

I'm new to the forum and have just bought an '07 Mk5 GTI in Shadow Blue with DSG running on standard 17 inch wheels.

I'm loving it's performance and all round practicality...however, my only gripe is the tyre noise which is driving me insane...I bought it from a VW dealer who stuck a new front tyre on it (Nexen N6000) but may have compounded the problem. Basically the setup I have is:

Bridgestone Potenza RE050 225/45/R17 (2 Rear tyres)
Nexen N6000 225/45/ZR17 (Front Right Tyre)
Goodyear Excellence 225/45/R17 (Front Left Tyre)

I don't suppose the mix of tyres is helping but can anyone recommend a performant but quiet tyre to replace any of the above?

Also, does anyone know if any of the above tyres are a particularly hard compound which may be making the problem worse? I think the tyre wear at present is good as the VW dealer wouldn't have sold it under warranty without a decent amount of tread (i.e. 5mm upwards).

Many thanks

Russ

Plenty of posts on here would suggest that the noise is caused by weird tyre wear on the rear tyres, although it might sound like rear wheel bearings!. This is common in GTI's and is caused by the way the rear suspension is set up for a sporty feel. Some tyres are worse than others, but you can see the odd wear mostly on the inner edge of the rear tyres. My Bridgestones are quite noisy and you can definitely see the "saw tooth" wear pattern.

Swap your front and rear wheels and you should notice a difference, although for a hundred or so miles you might feel the odd wear through the steering wheel.

TonyZ

[RedRobin]

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I'm very surprised that a VW dealer supplied a car with mixed tyres. I thought the golden rule was never to mix tyre brands/treads on the same axle. It could potentially action interference from your ESP.

[animal]

Double check the wheel bearing(s)
Rear are know to fail, having mine replaced in the morning. 

Else AVOID Dunlops.  Bl@@@dy noisy!!!

Running conti sports 

Which are also hard and noisey. I've had two deform on me too which made them even noisier! Cant wait to ditch the ones on my R - even with the Haldex, front end grip is rubbish.

Goodyears are one of the best compromises between durability, grip and noise from my experience. Michelins are very good too, but arguably, not better enough to justify the premium over the Goodyear Assymetrics.

[mk2mexico]

goodyear f1 the best all rounder

[Hedge]

I believe Costco have their Michelin tyre deal on at the moment. PS3's ftw. 

[rotor]

I believe Costco have their Michelin tyre deal on at the moment. PS3's ftw. 

Yep, 20% off for 4 tyres, just started -- less than a month after I bought 4 tyres! Oh well...

[RedRobin]

goodyear f1 the best all rounder

....Yes, extremely good as an allrounder. However, I think I'm going to try Michelin PS3's next.

[Saint Steve]

goodyear f1 the best all rounder

Another Vote for Vredestein Sessanta's.

[alex_chung]

goodyear f1 the best all rounder

Another Vote for Vredestein Sessanta's.

Third vote for the Vredestein Sessanta's.
Alex

[Gene Hunt]

goodyear f1 the best all rounder

Another Vote for Vredestein Sessanta's.

Third vote for the Vredestein Sessanta's.
Alex

.............4th vote here.

[Smudgster]

I had this on my ed30, it turned out to uneven tyre wear on the rear. Get it jacked up and have a look !!!!