Advice needed for tyres on TDI 170

[Lewbo]

I am currently on the hunt for a set of 4 new tyres for my TDI 170 but don't know which ones to get, I have a lot of torque with the car been diesel and mapped so car spins a lot so don't want tyres that will wear down quick, but with us having a lot of rain I also want good wet grip and braking.

I have looked at continental contact sports 3 and 5 and also michelin PS3's and can't decided which to get so would like other people opinions or is there any other tyres that would do

many thanks

 

[davesimmo]

I am currently on the hunt for a set of 4 new tyres for my TDI 170 but don't know which ones to get, I have a lot of torque with the car been diesel and mapped so car spins a lot so don't want tyres that will wear down quick, but with us having a lot of rain I also want good wet grip and braking.

I have looked at continental contact sports 3 and 5 and also michelin PS3's and can't decided which to get so would like other people opinions or is there any other tyres that would do

many thanks

I found continental tyres seem to wear down quite quick. (previous car, golf 140)
Running Michelins at the moment (A3 170) and they wear a lot better although not the best all rounder. They dont spin as much in the wet.
The car had them on when I bought it. I have heard that Bridgestone and Goodyear F1 are a good choice.
What size are you running?

 

[dieseldoug]

Get yourself a set of all season tyres, you will get great mileage and great grip, less wheel spin also, summer tyres spin out too much.

 

[monster_munch]

I am running PS2's which are ok, average wear rate, a bit noisy on the rear.
My next set of tyres will be uniroyal rainsport 2's. Good price on camskill and I think they are best suited to average UK driving conditions.

 

[chris.vincent3]

I've just got a set of Toyo Proxes and I'm liking them more than the Michelin's I had on before.

 

[AndyA3170]

Give us a shout A3 when you know what you want and what size you want. Got a friend who can normally get good prices

 

[rezulteo]

As the others have sais, if you could give us your current tyre size we can provide you with a more detailed answer

 

[Lewbo]

Thanks for input guys my tyres size is 225 40 18 but I have now ordered tyres as I needed ASAP went for Goodyear eagle F1 assymetric 2's from camskill was a good price too

 

[MrLapou]

what did you pay?

 

[lgooch]

Great tyres !!!

 

[Lewbo]

Paid £420 incl postage and they come with £40 fuel vouchers too which is a bonus

 

[dantdi]

Hi.
I'm looking for some tyers myself at the mo so this thread caught my eye.
I have the same size tyres as you a3_sline_tdi 225/40/18
But when i look on Camskill site i can only pick the make Vresestein

Only way i can pick Goodyear eagle F1 2's is by going for tyre size 225 45 18? Is that what you did? or they just out stock now.

Cheers
Dan

 

[Lewbo]

You just need to know how to use the site very easy here Is the link for them anyways
Goodyear Tyres / Car / Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 - 225/40 R18 92Y XL (R1) FP TL Fuel Eff.: E Wet Grip: A NoiseClass: 2 Noise: 70dB £102.50 Car Tyres - MPV Tyres - People Carrier Tyres - 18" R18" - 225/40/18, 225/40R18

 

[dantdi]

Just not simple enough for some people like me lol.
Thanks dude.