Tyres

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Fri 6 Apr 2001 15:26
Tyres - Tim Hirst
I need a full set of tyres for a Golf Tdi (185x60).

The car is used for long trips on the M/way most of the time.

I want good economy/tyre life.

What would you put on the car?

Thanks
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Fri 6 Apr 2001 18:05
Re: Tyres - Bobby
Firestone's latest tyre is highly reccomended- cant remember the name though but treadwear rating is supposed to be very good, Michelin Energy have been shown to increase economy - price these 2 up for starters
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Fri 6 Apr 2001 19:59
Re: Tyres - honest john
Michelin Energy, Pirelli P6000 or Continental Eco Contacts, all of which give a small fuel economy benefit due to their low rolling resistance, and I actually like the way Contis handle. You just have to get the tyre pressures right.

HJ
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Sun 8 Apr 2001 14:02
Re: Tyres - John Kenyon
My 306TD has only had Michelin Energy MXT from day one.

The front tyres lasted 34k, (second pair still OK after 20k)
rear tyres are still the original's.

As HJ mentioned - these have a lower rolling resistance, and use a fairly tough wear resisitant compound.

IMHO these two factors balance out the initial higher cost.

/John
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