TT tyre question
Discussion
So, we have a 2010 TT tdi which I have to say is a great car. It's used as our daily driver and needs some tyres. I am leaning towards Uniroyal Rainsports as I fitted them to my other car and was impressed (573 hp TVR) and were better than previous 'Falkens' and 'Bridgestones' Has anyone else gone this route?
When I had a Mk2 TT I tried Pilot Sport 3 and was highly disappointed - expensive, noisy, poor mpg, average dry grip but they did have superb wet grip.
My fave tyres on the TT were Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. Fantastic dry grip, quiet, good mpg and a lot cheaper than the PS3. Not quite as good wet grip but still very good. They have now been superseded by the Asymmetric 3 which I would assume is even better.
Currently running Michelin PS4 on my Golf R and they are amazing - best tyres I've ever had. Bags of grip in wet and dry, really confidence inspiring, reasonably quiet and reasonable mpg. Also, not that more expensive than the competition.
My fave tyres on the TT were Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. Fantastic dry grip, quiet, good mpg and a lot cheaper than the PS3. Not quite as good wet grip but still very good. They have now been superseded by the Asymmetric 3 which I would assume is even better.
Currently running Michelin PS4 on my Golf R and they are amazing - best tyres I've ever had. Bags of grip in wet and dry, really confidence inspiring, reasonably quiet and reasonable mpg. Also, not that more expensive than the competition.
I'm seeing thriftiness being the over-riding factor here. Rainsports on a 600hp RWD car is madness. I bet you don't go anywhere near the edge of the car's grip. Rainsports are not a sports tyre, contrary to it's name. They have ridiculously soft sidewalls which squidge and squeal way too easily and their wet performance is average these days.
Pilot Sport 4s should be mandatory minimum requirement on anything with sporting pretentions.
2017 and people still skimp on tyres. If you're a hypermiler and break out in a sweat over a 1mpg decrease (and lets be honest, most diesel owners do), then fine, cheap out on your tyres. If you drive with any kind of vigor and enthusiasm, fit something decent.
Pilot Sport 4s should be mandatory minimum requirement on anything with sporting pretentions.
2017 and people still skimp on tyres. If you're a hypermiler and break out in a sweat over a 1mpg decrease (and lets be honest, most diesel owners do), then fine, cheap out on your tyres. If you drive with any kind of vigor and enthusiasm, fit something decent.
SuperchargedVR6 said:
I'm seeing thriftiness being the over-riding factor here. Rainsports on a 600hp RWD car is madness. I bet you don't go anywhere near the edge of the car's grip. Rainsports are not a sports tyre, contrary to it's name. They have ridiculously soft sidewalls which squidge and squeal way too easily and their wet performance is average these days.
Pilot Sport 4s should be mandatory minimum requirement on anything with sporting pretentions.
2017 and people still skimp on tyres. If you're a hypermiler and break out in a sweat over a 1mpg decrease (and lets be honest, most diesel owners do), then fine, cheap out on your tyres. If you drive with any kind of vigor and enthusiasm, fit something decent.
It always surprises me how many "enthusiasts" spend a fortune on wheels and coilovers and then negate it all ny fitting ditchfinders.Pilot Sport 4s should be mandatory minimum requirement on anything with sporting pretentions.
2017 and people still skimp on tyres. If you're a hypermiler and break out in a sweat over a 1mpg decrease (and lets be honest, most diesel owners do), then fine, cheap out on your tyres. If you drive with any kind of vigor and enthusiasm, fit something decent.
cuprabob said:
It always surprises me how many "enthusiasts" spend a fortune on wheels and coilovers and then negate it all ny fitting ditchfinders.
Totally agree - tyres are the interface between road and car so if you are at all concerned about performance, handling and safety, no point scrimping on them.People will spend amazing amounts of money on (often crappy) modifications to their cars and then buy the cheapest tyres possible to 'economise'.
Gassing Station | Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff