Royston8 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Just bought a 2004 R32 Golf & it needs 3 new tyres. Shall I stick with the OEM Michelin Pilot Sports 1, go for the Michelin PS2 or try another brand, Toyo's TR1, Goodyear F1...etc Thoughts will be appreciated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I would recommend the GY F1 GSD3. Good tyre IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 The PS2s are also very good, and the Pzero Nero's I have now on the 19s are worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Not wishing to state the obvious, but I hope you are planning to replace all 4. IIRC PS1s are not generally regarded as being that great, the PS2 (which I have) are fine in my experience although are a bit pricey. I was thinking about getting some Falken FK451, but that may be going too cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 oh yeah that reminded me, somebody said on another forum that GY F1 GSD3 were not being made anymore and most places only had existing stock left. dont know how true this is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomme Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 You could try some Toyo Proxes T1-R's, as i have had thee twice now and really like them in the dry and wet, and i do get around 15k with each set. As well as them not being that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston8 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Yes replacing all 4, so really it's a trade off either go for the PS2, or look for an option around the £100 per corner mark. So maybe the GY F1, or the Toyo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khutula Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Are you still running the standard 18" Aristos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubzter Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 another vote for goodyear, got 18k out of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston8 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 On original wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khutula Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] On original wheels. [/ QUOTE ] You could try this from Kwik Fit - its buy 4 get 1 Pirelli free - its a quote for Pzeros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston8 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] On original wheels. [/ QUOTE ] You could try this from Kwik Fit - its buy 4 get 1 Pirelli free - its a quote for Pzeros [/ QUOTE ] Are these tyres any good, anyone with experience with the Pirelli's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgirl Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 F1's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossG Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I was thinking about getting some Falken FK451, but that may be going too cheap... [/ QUOTE ] Interesting that one. I once had Falken's on my Punto sporting - and they were, well, okay. The garage put them on and I was raging as I saw them as a distinct budget tyre. Now, it seems that Falken are becoming more highly regarded, certainly the tuner / max power crowd seem to rate them - and I was just speaking to soemone who has fitted 20" of the above to his new Seat Leon FR. Then, there is the fact that the American boys on the Vortex rate them - and I must admit - I'm curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Actually I slightly misstyped and meant to say Falken FK452, which are the newer ones. A favourable review is here I will probably give them a bash when mine wear out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossG Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 And there are currently 8 available on the Falken website for £65 each Seriously though - I may be swayed thta way too - as I wasn't expecting to have to replace my brake discs at around the same time as the tyres. It's going to be an expensive autumn At that price, you can't go wrong. And I'm always inclined to accept an American (even more so if the tyres were on an R32 and the person is on the Vortex) review where tyres are concerned, as they are a lot less brand driven than us - and often have far harsher road conditions - and possibly a lot more rain too. Go on, buy a set, and let me know how you get on before I make my final choice in a couple of months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] At that price, you can't go wrong. [/ QUOTE ] There is no way I would be putting cheap tyre on my car - And at that price they are probably very wrong - remember the tyre is the only bit connnecting you with the road( I know that is obvious but budget tyres on a performance car just dont go), so you want the very best possible tyre on there, especially on an R32. They will upset the handling, braking and tyre life. In my view and I have driven lots of cars on differnt tyres, they make a massive difference - please do not budget on this area. I would recommend Toyo Proxes - I have these and they are good wet or dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I am afraid I have still got a few thousand miles left in my PS2s, so I wont be rushing out just yet Ross I take your point OliH and I will be carefully researching all the options when I need some new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston8 Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Why are you guys making my decision so difficult! Decisions, decisions, I think I'm going to look at the F1's or the Proxies, as I would rather spend the additional £30 per corner for the PS2's on refurbing the some of the scratches on the alloys. So Proxie's or F1 it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I just paid £120 for 4 GSD3 F1's and they seem to be better than the sport contact2's that were on my gti before - seem a little driftier on the limit rather than just breaking away as harshly. Then again they only have about 200 miles on them (150 motorway) so far though. Defo prefer them so far. Pot hole noise is more though as i guess the sidewall is more rigid but normal road noise is less as can hear bluetooth now when doing the NSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32TIM Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I wouldn't have the F1's again even if you paid me........but £120 for 4 is cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubzter Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 120 for 4 that is amazing, I was 210 for 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splendub Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Skifly, did you really pay 120 for 4, that is seriously cheap, where on earth did you find them for that price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatz Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I have a sneaky feeling it may have been a typo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splendub Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I have a unfortunate feeling that you may be right, thought I could blag a bargain there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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