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Tyres recommendation
« on: June 19, 2021, 07:23:36 am »
The original tyres on my low mileage 5 year old MK 6 are showing signs of cracking. Some debate with friends on whether to replace. I’m thinking better safe than sorry.

Any recommendations on what type to look for. I put the car reg into Blackcircles website and it came up with 2 different size options. Not sure which is best.

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2021, 07:37:22 am »
Do you know what size is fitted to the car?

What's your budget?

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2021, 07:40:07 am »
I will go and have a look.

£400. Just been looking at Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2021, 07:46:23 am »
I've just had the Good Year Supersport F1s on mine (£105 each) fantastic tyres in 225/40x18

https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,130817.msg1148784.html#msg1148784
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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2021, 07:50:43 am »
I will go and have a look.

£400. Just been looking at Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.

Check out Tyre reviews on You tube, he tests all the Good Years

« Last Edit: June 19, 2021, 07:55:47 am by GVK »

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2021, 07:55:07 am »

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2021, 07:57:20 am »
Probably an old page, as they do the 5s now.

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2021, 08:01:22 am »
Yes, joint 1st with Pilot Sports. Had them on my MK5.

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Tyre-Reviews-UHP-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2021, 08:02:39 am »
Can't go wrong with those.  :happy2:

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2021, 08:04:12 am »
Yes, I did like them, must admit!

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2021, 08:32:35 am »
Size is 225 40 18

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2021, 09:00:26 am »
What’s the difference between the Zero Sport and the Sport?

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2021, 09:01:11 am »
Don't know, is that Pirelli?

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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2021, 09:02:25 am »
Do’h I’m confusing Michelin with Pirelli
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Re: Tyres recommendation
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2021, 09:15:22 am »
Not sure, haven't had Pirellis on a car since the P600 and P6000 from the 1990s  :doh: