Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?

Isaac39 · Post by **Isaac39** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:41 pm

Hello, I've had my polo 9n3 GTI 6 months now and I'm not happy with the Pirelli pzero neros on the fronts.

I couldn't see a thread discussing this so I'd be really interested to see what other people would recommend. My driving is mainly country road commuting with motorways at the weekend.

My best mate has a Golf GT with Michelin Pilot Sport 3's on them that he swears are mint so I'm thinking about trying them. I've also had Bridgestones on my last car (Civic 1.6 sport) that were great.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Isaac

chris meardon · Post by **chris meardon** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:16 pm

Toyo T1R'S if your mileage isnt high

matt_123 · Post by **matt_123** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:32 pm

goodyear eagle F1's ... if you can source them in the right size - best tyre ive had

kc · Post by kc » Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:14 am

i swear by toyos, but if you have the money get the goodyear f1s'

ive just got the pirelli p zero nero but not pushed them yet as only scrubbing them in so i cant comment yet!

JoshGTI · Post by **JoshGTI** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:23 am

I recommend Toyo T1rs also or even the PX4s,

A good all round tyre, really good in the dry and good grip in the wet.

I am currently trying Yokohama parada spec2s. Absolutely brilliant in the dry but terrifying in the wet so next time I'm due a change I'll be sticking to Toyo T1rs.

Isaac39 · Post by **Isaac39** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:36 am

Cheers for all the advice. I'll definitely see if I can find the Toyo T1R as a few people have recommended them now.

I not a boy racer (I'm 39) but I've found the pirelli are very snatchy when cornering quickly and I'm getting the ESP light on far too much as the grip comes and go.

I'll let you know what I get and how I get on with them.

Ta,

Isaac

chris meardon · Post by **chris meardon** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:59 am

Cheapest website i can find for tyres is camskill.co.uk

Almost 15 quid a corner cheaper than any quote from local tyre places. however you have to factor in fitting cost which is included in a tyre bays price...

JoshGTI · Post by **JoshGTI** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:35 am

Camskill is definitely the cheapest but as Chris said fitting cost have to be added.

Black circle can organise delivery to a local garage with a reduced fitting price, you could have a look at that.

lukey GTI · Post by **lukey GTI** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:19 am

www.tyre-shopper.co.uk includes free fitting at a local garage like national tyres

chris meardon · Post by **chris meardon** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:08 am

If only they sold toyo's

Isaac39 · Post by **Isaac39** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:59 am

Had the pilot sport 3's fitted on Saturday.

Bit expensive but worth every penny. Absolutely fantastic tyres. Transformed the ride and handling from the pirelli pzero neros that were on before.

Cheers,

Isaac

JoshGTI · Post by **JoshGTI** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:51 am

Isaac39 wrote:Had the pilot sport 3's fitted on Saturday.

Bit expensive but worth every penny. Absolutely fantastic tyres. Transformed the ride and handling from the pirelli pzero neros that were on before.

Cheers,

Isaac

Glad to hear you got something your happy with! Pirellis aren't designed for the uk climate.

You will probably find the Michelins are brilliant in the wet too.

JonnyBCK · Post by **JonnyBCK** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:44 pm

yeah i had michelin pilot exalto 2s on my last car and they were fantastic amazing grip in wet and dry and lasted ages not cheap tho!

d4vemc · Post by **d4vemc** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:00 pm

Just wondering is it worth getting W rated tyres or is it just a waste of money and V are fine

kc · Post by kc » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:55 pm

kc wrote:i swear by toyos, but if you have the money get the goodyear f1s'

ive just got the pirelli p zero nero but not pushed them yet as only scrubbing them in so i cant comment yet!

going back to this comment...

ive just come back from a 3000 mile road trip on the pirelli p zero nero and i cant fault them!

did the mountain passes of the alps and 2 laps of the nurburgring and not one sign of blistering! and still loads of tread left considering how much i hammered it!

well recommended!!

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