KennyGti Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Gotta a question for all the GTi owners. How many miles would you expect to get out of a decent set of front tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Depends on the tyre, and how you drive.My last set of Dunlops lasted about 20K on the front.My first set of Toyos lasted a mere 10K... and the current set are 5k in and looking a bit low on tread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyGti Posted June 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Bossjohnc - exactly what I was wondering. Currently on Kumhos and I've done 5k on them and I reckon they've got another 5k max on them. That is of course driving like it like its my last drive ever style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub-love Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 If your worried about tyres ge some conti sports! they will fall apart before you can wear them out!Tho they are a pile of *****! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyGti Posted June 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 When I replace the fronts I'll probably go for michelins like I have on the rear. They seem pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXXXtreme arosa Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Front Tyres, How long do they last? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> how longs a piece of string?sorry couldnt resist! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrified Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'm hoping to get 4-6k from my toyos. the back ones should last a good 10-12k though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyGti Posted June 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Front Tyres, How long do they last? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> how longs a piece of string?sorry couldnt resist! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />I think the correct answer is: On a Lupo Gti, Not very long at all style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I changed my original Dunlops for Toyos at 15k, and I'd have managed at least another 5k out of them if I'd have wanted to.Toyos have been on for 10k now and they appear to have worn very well, plenty of life left in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 toyos lasted 7k for me.now got eagle f1's and they are looking to wear very very quickly style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyGti Posted June 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I sense a pattern is forming here style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Hmm my Toyo's are on 10k and still have at least 3-4mm of tread left!!And my original front dunlops are now on the back and are still good after 24k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) I have had 6 pairs of front tyres on the car each set lasting between 8-10k miles (be it Yoko A539 or Toyo Proxes). Edited June 7, 2006 by LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXXXtreme arosa Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I have had 6 pairs of front tyres on the car each set lasting between 8-10k miles (be it Yoko A539 or Toyo Proxes).how do you afford all that rubber for them 17's lmao! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I have had the car nearly 4 years now so the tyres are over quite a time period. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I know, i dont have a GTi but i only get 4000 miles from my front tyres. I dont spin the wheels in chav style either! I have had yoko A539 (4500 miles), Kumho Ecsta, soft compound (4000 miles). Looking at toyo R888 or yoko A048r next. Just wish i could get the mileage you all get from the GTi's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 know, i dont have a GTi but i only get 4000 miles from my front tyres. I dont spin the wheels in chav style either! I have had yoko A539 (4500 miles), Kumho Ecsta, soft compound (4000 miles). Looking at toyo R888 or yoko A048r next. Just wish i could get the mileage you all get from the GTi's.dont you have some stupidly insane camber angle though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 dont you have some stupidly insane camber angle though?it does run a few degrees of camber but the wear rate doesn't reflect that. I think i need a long range weather forecast so i can run slicks!! (note: i have never used slick tyres on the public roads) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubGirl Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 hi ya iv got some 15" split rim bbs from the polo gti with an et 45 can anyone recomended what size tyre i should get style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Left one always goes about 1k before the right dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Left one always goes about 1k before the right dammit!Have your camber checked, sounds like the left maybe a fraction different to the right. or if your on coilovers check the ride height for equality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 hahanope, is nothing to do with thatThe front left gets the most abuse round roundabouts, and always takes the abuse in hard launching, hard left hand cornering left side driveshaft is shorter, so that wheel is the one that always spins up in said conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 hahanope, is nothing to do with thatThe front left gets the most abuse round roundabouts, and always takes the abuse in hard launching, hard left hand cornering left side driveshaft is shorter, so that wheel is the one that always spins up in said conditionsAh, your a right hand corner driver! the driveshaft length wont influence the wheelspin in any way, the longer right hand shaft is torsionally stiffer than the left shorter shaft to allow the length differential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Ah, your a right hand corner driver! the driveshaft length wont influence the wheelspin in any way, the longer right hand shaft is torsionally stiffer than the left shorter shaft to allow the length differential.o right, my car is broken then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 o right, my car is broken thennot broken, just lighter on the front left corner. whuch is very normal in road cars. the main reason for that is the driver on the right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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