ANOTHER what Tyre post!

[Degudodger]

So after 30k miles (18 months) the Continental Sport Contacts need replacing. I was hoping to replac the alloys at the same time as the tyres but i just can't find a set at a decent enough price. If you have a set of Classix's knocking around let me know

Working on the basis i will be sticking to my current alloys and because of the miles i do c25k PA, most of which is motorway and A roads i have narrowed my options to;
 
Goodyear Efficient Grip
Continental Sport Contact
Hankook Ventus S1
Uniroyal Rainsport 2

The Jetta is completely standard (for the moment)

Regards

[LouCyffer]

For what its worth, I ran Rainsport2 for 'poor weather' use (rather than a true winter tyre) on my Impreza STi and found them to be excellent all round.

No experience of the others....

[Mk5 GTian]

Have you looked at Pirelli P Zero Rosso's with the asymetric pattern?

Brilliant all weather tyre and really welll priced.

I paid 100 plus VAT per corner, inclusive of fitting, valves and balancing.

Worth a look I'd say.

 

[LouCyffer]

Hmm, I don't think the Rosso's will last the mileage he wants, though. They are still more grip than longevity IMHO

You are right, though. They are a cracking tyre.

[swgti]

Have you looked at Pirelli P Zero Rosso's with the asymetric pattern?

Brilliant all weather tyre and really welll priced.

I paid 100 plus VAT per corner, inclusive of fitting, valves and balancing.

Worth a look I'd say.

 

I second that, I've got them all round and find them superb, also a lot quieter than the Bridgestone RE050A's I had on before.

[Degudodger]

I have had P Zero's on previous cars (Mk4 Golf GTi, Mk4 Golf V5 & Bora) and found them to be excellent but found longevity to be an issue as i never managed to get more than 18k out of them before they needed changing.

[rich83]

You won't go far wrong with another set of Conti Sport Contacts Ant.  (they are the ones i would pick from your list)

[am1w]

I would recommend the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 and Continental ContiSport 5 tyres. The Michelin Primacy 3 tyres which have just been launched may be an option.

Latest reviews for Summer Tyres:

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Michelin-Primacy-3-Launched.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Express-Ultra-High-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-AMS-Ultra-High-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Tirerack-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
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
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Autoreview-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Autobild-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Sport-Auto-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

[E30Dom]

Just fitted Continental Sport Contact 5's... Impressed so far, but will update when run in...

[am1w]

Sites worth looking at for tyre purchase:
http://lovetyres.com/search/tyres/225-40-18
http://www.tyretraders.com/Tyres_Home.aspx
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html
http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/

[vRS Carl]

I've recently fitted Goodyear Assymetric 2's and in the 800 odd miles I've done since fitting I think they are brilliant. Far better than the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT that were factory fitted. I would even say from initial impressions that they are better than the PS3's I had on my last car.

Well worth a look. I paid £540 for 4 fitted (225/40/18's)

[am1w]

Just fitted Continental Sport Contact 5's... Impressed so far, but will update when run in...

I've sat in a Mk5 GTI shod with these. Simply brilliant. Very quiet with a fabulous ride.

The owner of the car says the handling is exceptional and their wet weather performance is excellent. The best tyres he's ever had.

Now I need to buy some to replace my Bridgestones which are noisy, give a rough ride, slip madly in the wet but have excellent rim protection and a very good wear rate.

[am1w]

I've recently fitted Goodyear Assymetric 2's and in the 800 odd miles I've done since fitting I think they are brilliant. Far better than the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT that were factory fitted. I would even say from initial impressions that they are better than the PS3's I had on my last car.

Well worth a look. I paid £540 for 4 fitted (225/40/18's)

It's a toss-up between the Asymmetric 2 and ContiSport 5 tyres. Both brilliant tyres. The Goodyear seems to be slightly better value.

[welikeaps]

Conti CS3s are bloody brilliant tyres. Check with VW as well as i'm sure someone on here posted that they priced matched with internet prices.

[am1w]

Conti CS3s are bloody brilliant tyres. Check with VW as well as i'm sure someone on here posted that they priced matched with internet prices.

From what I understand, the ContiSport Contact 5 tyre replaces the Conti CS3.