Replacing tyre on a Golf VR6

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Wed 21 Mar 2001 17:34
Replacing tyre on a Golf VR6 - Roger Jones
The Firestone Firehawk 690s (205x50) have worn out on the front of my late 1996 VW Golf VR6 after 17500 miles of gentle driving. Any opinions and recommendations on replacements? I'd like to get a few more miles out of the next lot and am leaning towards Michelin again, but am open to other ideas. Looks like we'll be keeping this wonderful car for the 10 years I originally envisaged, if not longer.
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Thu 22 Mar 2001 13:22
Re: Replacing tyre on a Golf VR6 - honestjohn
17,500 miles on the fronts of a VR6 is excellent mileage. But Firestones are noisy. Try Pirelli P6000s or Michelin Pilots.

HJ
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Thu 22 Mar 2001 14:03
Re: Replacing tyre on a Golf VR6 - John Slaughter
I've been most impressed with Michelin Pilot HX. Plenty of grip, last well and quiet. I get the impression they last longer than the Pirelli P6000.

Regards

John
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Thu 22 Mar 2001 16:42
Re: Replacing tyre on a Golf VR6 - Roger Jones
Thanks folks. Very helpful, and comforting in that you have confirmed my tentative choice.
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Sun 25 Mar 2001 20:13
Re: Replacing tyre on a Golf VR6 - david stone

www.tyres-online.co.uk/tyretest/tests.asp
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