Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2?

[SteveS]

Anyone tried these tyres yet and have any views?

[winrya]

First I've heard of them but will certainly be the next tyre I'll try after the previous f1's

[SteveS]

not been out long. need to see how much vw get them for.

i read online, someones comments "when breaking the tire squashes to increase footprint hence better breaking... but that also means when accelerating it does the opposite reducing grip"

[Bogwoppit]

They have done fairly well in these tests:

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Zeitung-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Subjective-shootout-255-40-19-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyres.htm

[SteveS]

interesting.. hmm, not sure whats the best bet (if i can get them from vw)

[Hedge]

The original Goodyear Assyms were very good tyres so these could an excellent choice. 

[SteveS]

bit wery of this squishy feel, it even said it in that review
"If there was one draw back it would be that hard braking felt a little squirmy, "

[Comms]

Anyone tried these as of yet?

Thinking about ordering a set for the 18's. Only set i've found are 127.60 per corner so if you know anywhere that's doing them cheaper, let me know 

[Dario]

I got them in 19

They are good ,special on wet roads ,they do a great job

[david25]

Just had them fitted (225/45/17) replacing the Bridgestone 050's.

First impressions;

• Much quieter, less droning and overall road noise
• More comfortable ride, less impacts into the cabin, but remember the Bridgestone's only had 3mm at the front

[RedRobin]

bit wery of this squishy feel, it even said it in that review
"If there was one draw back it would be that hard braking felt a little squirmy, "

....'Squirmy' surely a lot better than 'skiddy' (when talking about tyres!).

The standard retail price is currently ~£147 each but a tyre price is expected across the UK market soon-ish. I've been so pleased with my GY asy1's I've gotta go for the asy2's.