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New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:03 pm
by TurboTrev
For those that have replaced their 215/40x18 tyres with the same size tyres (as opposed to switching to 225), what make did you go for and what do you think of your choice? Thanks.
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:23 pm
by German_Fartbox
From what I've read on here I don't think anyone stuck with 215
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:44 pm
by Andy Beats
I changed the front tyres on my Gti in the winter, went for Goodyear Vector all season - standard sizes
Haven't bothered changing back to the Bridgestones, don't see any need.
Turn in is maybe a bit 'softer' than the Bridgestones, i guess that's the trade off for the wider and deeper sipes to clear snow and a bit of tread movement when turning in hard.
But for a marginal and subjective loss of sporty feedback in summer, the ability to get going in snow is a great bonus and I'm mightily impressed with them.
Michelin cross-climate are equally impressive all-season tyres, only someone hyper-picky (or just making it up to look sportier than they are) would complain about them in comparison to a full-summer tyre.
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:26 pm
by TurboTrev
Andy Beats wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:44 pm
I changed the front tyres on my Gti in the winter, went for Goodyear Vector all season -
standard sizes
Haven't bothered changing back to the Bridgestones, don't see any need.
Turn in is maybe a bit 'softer' than the Bridgestones, i guess that's the trade off for the wider and deeper sipes to clear snow and a bit of tread movement when turning in hard.
But for a marginal and subjective loss of sporty feedback in summer, the ability to get going in snow is a great bonus and I'm mightily impressed with them.
Michelin cross-climate are equally impressive all-season tyres, only someone hyper-picky (or just making it up to look sportier than they are) would complain about them in comparison to a full-summer tyre.
Thanks for the feedback on the Goodyear Vectors Andy, they've certainly got good reviews on-line. I see that their standard sizes don't include 215/40x18, so I'll have to pass on those as I want to stick to that size.
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:59 pm
by Dark_cze
Still running Continentals I got with GTI in 2018
They feel fine for my joy rides
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:53 am
by Andy Beats
TurboTrev wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:26 pm
Thanks for the feedback on the Goodyear Vectors Andy, they've certainly got good reviews on-line. I see that their standard sizes don't include 215/40x18, so I'll have to pass on those as I want to stick to that size.
Well that's what's on mine.
215/40x18, as I have optional Brescia 18" alloys.
I can provide a photo if required.
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:23 am
by TurboTrev
Andy Beats wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:53 am
TurboTrev wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:26 pm
Thanks for the feedback on the Goodyear Vectors Andy, they've certainly got good reviews on-line. I see that their standard sizes don't include 215/40x18, so I'll have to pass on those as I want to stick to that size.
Well that's what's on mine.
215/40x18, as I have optional Brescia 18" alloys.
I can provide a photo if required.
Just had another look and I've found them straightaway! Black Circles £162.96 each fitted, quite expensive! EDIT. Just noticed they are self seal.
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:39 am
by Andy Beats
TurboTrev wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:23 am
Just had another look and I've found them straightaway! Black Circles £162.96 each fitted, quite expensive! EDIT. Just noticed they are self seal.
I got mine from Black circles, they were £249 fitted total.
If I get rid of my Polo, I'll be shoving the standard Bridgestones back on and I'll try here/ebay/facenbook marketplace to flog them.
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:54 am
by TurboTrev
German_Fartbox wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:23 pm
From what I've read on here I don't think anyone stuck with 215
It's certainly looking that way. Andy is the only person to have responded as sticking with 215.
Surely there must be others?
Re: New 215/40x18 Tyre Time
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:51 am
by German_Fartbox
TurboTrev wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:54 am
German_Fartbox wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:23 pm
From what I've read on here I don't think anyone stuck with 215
It's certainly looking that way. Andy is the only person to have responded as sticking with 215.
Surely there must be others?
I think that might be because Andy likes to go against the grain