jon79f Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Howdy, Just wondering whether anyone has an idea of tyre wear on the GTI I know it depends a lot on driving style etc etc., but hopefully I can get a pretty good idea of the average. Tyres I am interested in are the Conti Sport 17 Inch, which I believe are standard on GTI worldwide. Would also be interested to hear whether anyone has changed to an alternative tyre with success. Dealers tell me I should always fit the same, but at AUD$480 per tyre I would be happy to hear of a (cheaper) alternative if one exists. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hiya There have been several previous threads on tyres and if you search you may find others eg thread2, thread3, thread4, thread5, thread6, one more European GTIs are usually fitted with the tyre supplied to VW on the day - most recently Bridgestone Potenzas, but sometimes Contis, some people have reported others too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Dunlop's here (March 06 delivery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Mine replaced at 19,000 (pretty good indication that they werent thrashed), and I put Goodyear Eagle F1 (GSD3) on. Best tyre out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evosapper Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Has anyone gone with the Toyo's Proxes yet, I loved them on my S3 and integrale, they lasted well, were very grippy and had a large ridge of rubber to try and stop the wife from kerbing the alloys, I did say try but she is a determined soul....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I have them on My GTI, on 19's, they are lovely wet and dry! But how long they will last on the front with 250bhp going through them - god knows. Very pleased with them and good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunner Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Continental OEM, will need replacing after 10,000, the next tyre choice is simple Goodyear F1 GSD. No other tyre comes close for noise levels, grip and wear rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon79f Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 has anyone had any experience with Michelin Pilot Preceda PP2? They have been recommended by a tyre dealer as a cheaper and comparable alternative. Just to let you know costs for tyres - Conti's - $469 each (fitted) Michelin - $294 each (fitted) Goodyear - $350 each (fitted) All in Aussie Dollars Be interested to hear back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Surprising the cost difference between the Conti and Michelin - Around +50%!! Try a Search on "Michelin" in the GTI forum over last 9 or 12 months. IIRC they got discussed a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] has anyone had any experience with Michelin Pilot Preceda PP2? [/ QUOTE ] Michelin's 'performance' tyre is the Pilot Sport 2, I'd guess (especially at that price) the Preceda is not an equivalent. Is that Goodyear price for Eagle F1 GS-D3s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Good point from Jack. Best and safer to avoid any tyre not recommended by VW imo - Some say that the Mk5 GTI is the fastest car in the world, so it's important to have the appropriate tyres on any performance car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 These guys are in Essex. They're cheap, a large outfit, and very good. linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 but the original poster is from Australia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 They deliver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Michelin tyres are renowned for being hard wearing and long lasting, which is why they're the fleet companies' choice. Performance tyres like the PS2 might be ok but I wouldn't touch any of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] They deliver! [/ QUOTE ] ....Surely not free delivery to Oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I caught the thread halfway down lol anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Well, it's not often we get the opportunity to catch you out and I gotta get my own back whenever I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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