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Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:41 pm
by Isaac39
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
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:16 pm
by chris meardon
Toyo T1R'S if your mileage isnt high
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:32 pm
by matt_123
goodyear eagle F1's ... if you can source them in the right size - best tyre ive had
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:14 am
by kc
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!
Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:23 am
by JoshGTI
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.
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:36 am
by Isaac39
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
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:59 am
by chris meardon
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...
Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:35 am
by JoshGTI
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.
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:19 am
by lukey GTI
www.tyre-shopper.co.uk includes free fitting at a local garage like national tyres
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:08 am
by chris meardon
If only they sold toyo's
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:59 am
by Isaac39
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
Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:51 am
by JoshGTI
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.
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:44 pm
by JonnyBCK
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!
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:00 pm
by d4vemc
Just wondering is it worth getting W rated tyres or is it just a waste of money and V are fine
Re: Which tyres do you recommend for a 9n3 GTI?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:55 pm
by kc
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!!