215/40 R17 Tyres
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215/40 R17 Tyres
Hi all,
Just wondered what standard tyres were coming on the 215/40 R17 wheels? Also what range of miles are people seeing on them?
I am very excited to collect my new GTI in mid march and wondered what to expect for those of you that have replaced a set what did you end up replacing them with and at what cost?
Cheers
Ben
Just wondered what standard tyres were coming on the 215/40 R17 wheels? Also what range of miles are people seeing on them?
I am very excited to collect my new GTI in mid march and wondered what to expect for those of you that have replaced a set what did you end up replacing them with and at what cost?
Cheers
Ben
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
it differs quite a lot. sometimes it's bridgestone, dunlop or continental. it depends on what VW has the best contract with at the time.
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
When I got my GTI last March, seemed like the majority were fitted with Bridgestones at the time, and a few with Continentals.
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
Mines are Bridgestones and my car is a 16 plate
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
Awesome thanks guys!
Anyone replaced them yet and if so what are you putting back on at what cost? I remember when I had an SLK I was told Toyos were a great replacement at a faction of the costs of the top brands. No sure that's true or not lol
Anyone replaced them yet and if so what are you putting back on at what cost? I remember when I had an SLK I was told Toyos were a great replacement at a faction of the costs of the top brands. No sure that's true or not lol
Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
The wife got 12k miles from her front tyres. Bridgestone S001. The rears are still mint.
We've replaced them with Toyo T1R a few months ago and so far they've been great.
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We've replaced them with Toyo T1R a few months ago and so far they've been great.
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
Mine is a 66 plate and has Bridgestones
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
i got about 6k out of the fronts
i replaced them with some good year eagle f1 gsd3
had them on my 9n3 polo gti and were lovely but this one i wouldn't recommend them
i replaced them with some good year eagle f1 gsd3
had them on my 9n3 polo gti and were lovely but this one i wouldn't recommend them
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
6K!! Ouch. Seams low?Dink wrote:i got about 6k out of the fronts
i replaced them with some good year eagle f1 gsd3
had them on my 9n3 polo gti and were lovely but this one i wouldn't recommend them
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
If they were Bridgestones, then 6k does seem low as Bridgestone performance tyres are quite a hard compound (so hard wearing) compared to, say, Continentals. The trade off is that Bridgestones are not as grippy as some of the other performance tyresASneakyHippo wrote:6K!! Ouch. Seams low?Dink wrote:i got about 6k out of the fronts
i replaced them with some good year eagle f1 gsd3
had them on my 9n3 polo gti and were lovely but this one i wouldn't recommend them
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
I purchased 4x landsail 215 40 R17's 87xl they have so much tread done 13k on them and they have loads left. Got a set for 140 quid and they are A rated for wet grip. Think B for fuel. Will deffo get another set and keep aside for replacements
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
it get's driven like a GTI most of the time
but i'll be slowing down a bit now after getting caught speeding for the first time
but i'll be slowing down a bit now after getting caught speeding for the first time
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oops! 4 hours in the speeding course isn't fun either!!Dink wrote:it get's driven like a GTI most of the time
but i'll be slowing down a bit now after getting caught speeding for the first time
landsails sound like a good investment then. Thanks for the heads up.
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
Got S001's on mine too. Have done about 14k and I reckon could have another 4k in the fronts though will probably change them sooner. Rears seem like new.Don7601 wrote:The wife got 12k miles from her front tyres. Bridgestone S001. The rears are still mint.
We've replaced them with Toyo T1R a few months ago and so far they've been great.
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Car seldom gets driven in a manner that the tyres are complaining and I rarely attempt quick starts as the tyres just don't grip well enough to bother, so not putting the sort of wear on them that Dink seems to have achieved.
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Re: 215/40 R17 Tyres
i don't think i'll get that optionASneakyHippo wrote:oops! 4 hours in the speeding course isn't fun either!!Dink wrote:it get's driven like a GTI most of the time
but i'll be slowing down a bit now after getting caught speeding for the first time
landsails sound like a good investment then. Thanks for the heads up.
i just couldn't fit something that sounds like it belongs on a boat lol