The age old question - Tyres

[scotta]

Front boots are needing replaced!

Currently im running michelin PS3's on the front and PS Exaltos (OEM) on the back.

However i can get Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetricals for £20 a tyre less.

I cant fault the PS3's for grip. Ive used Eagle F1 GSD3's previously and was impressed with them but have never used the asymetricals.

Thoughts?

[danishmkvgti]

those on here that have had the F1 asym rate them highly, so not a bad choice. even an old git uses them 

[rich83]

I like my aysems...they seem to grip well, and if you can get them at a good price (like i did) then they make perfect sense over the alternatives.

[Nodz]

I just had 4 PS3's fitted on mine, got them for £126 each from camskill

[bodger00]

What are the PS3's like for road noise and wear?

[RussZS]

PS3's are superb tyres and one of the best for wear.

I got through Hankook V12's and Conti SC3's in my Megane in 8k each, but the PS3's were still good after 14k or so, with the same style of driving.

I think SC3's have a bit more grip in the dry, but PS3's are better value overall, if you have the extra cash up front.

Russ.

[chip20]

I have had trouble with my F1 asym.Just waiting for a reply from Goodyear.2 front tyres have split on the inner and outer wall.Not sure why. Good job I had taken the wheels off to clean them or I might not have been having this conversation Tyres only done 7000 miles and it dosen't have a hard life!

[scooba]

Michelin every time

[no golf clubs at all]

Yes. I agree with the above the michellins are superior to the gyf1's. I may have been unlucky (several times) but about 4 of my gyf1's over two years, ended up like this 

[leetdi22]

Michelin every time

michelin will work out the cheapest tyre. pence per mile. just my opinion

[scotta]

Went for the Goodyears £50 less than the PS3's.

[smyffalis]

First post here! I've just put my friends 18" RS6's onto my MKV Golf. Not a GTI unfortunately but I'm doing 20k+ motorway miles! Not sure on the two rears but the front tyres are Pirelli PZero's and they have unrealllllll grip. I can barely spin the wheels any more!

They've a decent amount of tread left. They're 245/40r18 though so they're way to fat for my needs. Gonna get 225/40r18s next time.

I have heard that the PZero wear pretty quickly so I don't think that I'll get them next time so I was considering Ps3s or CSC3's but I haven't a clue where to start as there is no consistant reviews on the internet! I see theyre around 130£ a corner online which is reasonable.

What would you recommend?

Smyffalis

[alexperkins]

I have CSC3s and im very happy with them. Planning to go for CSC5s next time round

[QD MBE]

My previous cars (ED30 and Roc R) had factory fits of Conti's SC's and Dunlop SportMaxx respectively.

On the Ed30, I found that when I went to Michelin PS2's the car was more stable, quieter, and ESP less prone to trigger.  The Dunlop's on the Roc were good, wore well, and gave good grip.

My current car has PS2's and I will be replacing them when required with PS3's.  I have tried Goodyear F1's on my MK4 Golf, which was about 5 years ago, and I didn't rate them.  Very skittish, on anything other than super smooth tarmac.  I removed them and sold them on, and went back to Michelins.

Just my experiences, all down to personal taste, but I will always buy top quality tyres, and never skimp, only thing keeping you on the road.  Michelins all the way for me.

[am1w]

This might help.

http://www.mk6golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,138.0.html