Michelin Pilot Sport Two (PS2) 225/40/18 92Y Extra Load : Review

[Andy]

golf gti on 225/45-17 91w tyres 32psi front 29psi rear
 laden speed 35psi front 41psi rear,these are taking out of the michelin tyre fitment book we have at work

Sadly, the Michelin Car Tyre Fitment and Pressure Guide (I have one on my desk as I type) has some fundamental errors (covered by their 'obligatory' disclaimer) - because they list the Mk5 GTI as being available with 16" rims - in the UK market.

And regarding their stated tyre pressures - allow me to quote verbatum:

"The tyre pressures given in this book are for indication only.

Please refer to the vehicle manufacturer's advice (eg in the vehicle handbook, on the door pillar or fuel filler cap) for the specific tyre pressure information on a particular vehicle."

So it is pretty irellivent what Michelin themselves recommend.  Those pressures recommended by tyre manufactures are generally just a 'ball park' figure for lazy tyre fitters, or tyre fitters who don't have access to the handbook or whatever.

know what you mean about michelin ball point figures- i put 29psi in my 225-40-18 conti tyres but they where a bit soft--it could be because of my amps thou

[parks]

Would the Goodyear asymetric tyres be better than the directional ones, more specifically the GSD3's?

Am i correct in thinking directional and asymetric are suited to different cars?

[RedRobin]

Would the Goodyear asymetric tyres be better than the directional ones, more specifically the GSD3's?

Am i correct in thinking directional and asymetric are suited to different cars?

....Asymmetrics are definitely a better allround tyre on the Mk5 GTI than directionals. I should qualify the term "better" by adding better in performance.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Asymmetrics are massively better than directionals on ALL road cars.  The only time directionals are good are on racing cars which corner flat and generate huge amounts of downforce.

[john_o]

October 2010 update added to original post