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Best Tyres
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:49 am
by ticki
What is everybody running on there GTi's? Whats the best?
Whats the widest tyre I can fit on the standard BBS alloys?
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:52 am
by Bryony84
I'm on Eagle F1's, nice and grippy!
Not too sure about the other question tho so I'll leave it for the experts!
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:54 am
by Bryony84
I'm on Eagle F1's, nice and grippy!
Not too sure about the other question tho so I'll leave it for the experts!
Edit: Whoops - it posted twice, stupid work computer!
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:48 pm
by Redline
On the standard BBS, the ideal size is the original 195/45/15.
As for which tyres, I have Dunlop SP9000s on my 16s and I'm not that impressed by them. However I have Yokohama AVS Sports on my 15s and they are quite frankly superb, couldnt recommend them more.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:28 pm
by samuel090180
I am currently running on a set of these...
give em a try..
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:51 pm
by ModifiedMadness
I'm running Toyo Proxes T1-S on the front, and they seem pretty good.
It'll still wheel spin and slide a bit in the wet if you're pushing it, but I've got no complaints about them at all.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:55 pm
by vr6south
I'm running Semperit on the front at the moment as they have given good performance on my VR, especially in the wet. They have decent size rim protectors and a lifetime damage warranty
Excellent value too.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:10 pm
by Si_GTi
Toyo Proxes T1S here too, awesome grip but a soft compound so they don't last long!
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:52 pm
by vdubit
I'm running toyo t1-r's and the grips really good no matter what the weather. It doesnt spin whilst on the move but can at lights if you cant control it.
Max width is 205 on a 6.5j rim. Would recommend it though as tyre clearance aint much if you're lowered
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:55 pm
by Silky V
I'm running Michelin Exalto tyres on my BBS Splits.
Grip is so good.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:14 pm
by loud
proxes here, can't remember if they're s or r.
they are pretty damn good but, like most tyres, when the roads are damp they like to spin if you cane it in first and/or second
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:30 pm
by danthemanpologti
im runin wait for it toyo t1-s all round and there blinkin awsome look sweet to!
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:40 pm
by SEXKITTEN
Hi guys. From a female perspective, Toyos are great.
I had Dunlops as standard when I brought my much loved GTI in Jan, and they are rubbish!!! Toyos are considerably less noisey, and the car handles much better. My other half has them on his supercharged mk 1. He swears by them!
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:43 pm
by mc_iver_9n
Got toyos too, look good and im pleased with the grip
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:14 am
by Mouse_GTI
Toyo Proxes T1-S front and rear, 195/45 and soon to be for sale!