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VOLKSWAGEN => Mk6 Golf - Jetta - Scirocco - Beetle => Topic started by: Chchgti35 on September 10, 2017, 05:58:27 PM

Title: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: Chchgti35 on September 10, 2017, 05:58:27 PM
Any suggestions for tyre shopping when the time comes, preferably one that wont leave me bleeding. Car has 18's on it, not sure of profile.
Thanks,
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: Filx on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, around $300 each in 18s. They'll redefine what you think a great tire is.
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: JaseNZ on September 10, 2017, 08:25:54 PM
Quote from: Filx on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, around $300 each in 18s. They'll redefine what you think a great tire is.

100% agree, don't skimp on tyres , Pilot's are worth every cent.
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: schattenblau on September 10, 2017, 11:27:28 PM
as stated above, don't skimp on tyres.

what's on the car now ?

there's plenty of choice in the stock 225/40-18 size.

from the michelins (where can you get them for $300ea. ? ) mentioned to more extreme tyres like the nitto nt05, yoko advan ad08r .

all depends on your driving style, requirements and budget.
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: GLIDN on September 11, 2017, 01:08:32 PM
Quote from: Filx on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, around $300 each in 18s. They'll redefine what you think a great tire is.

That's an amazing price on a even more amazing tyre.
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: McDoof on September 11, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: Filx on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, around $300 each in 18s. They'll redefine what you think a great tire is.

Hook us up. I'd be keen for a set at that price.  :)
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: Naekyr on September 11, 2017, 02:15:02 PM
Quote from: McDoof on September 11, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Hook us up. I'd be keen for a set at that price.  :)

some time ago most Michelin tyre dealers were doing a 4 for 3 deal, so the 4th tyre was free 
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: McDoof on September 11, 2017, 02:56:43 PM
Quote from: Naekyr on September 11, 2017, 02:15:02 PM
some time ago most Michelin tyre dealers were doing a 4 for 3 deal, so the 4th tyre was free

I see they currently have a buy 1 get 1 half price, which is essentially the same thing.

http://www.michelin.co.nz/NZ/en/promotions/Promotion.html


Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: Chchgti35 on September 11, 2017, 08:31:18 PM
To be frank its my wife's car, haven't picked it up from the dealer yet (getting groomed and wof'd etc) so I don't know what is currently on it, don't think she will divorce me for only putting $250 tyres on. Appreciate great tyres are a good investment though. Just wondering who are good tyre dealers in CHCH that will at least buy me dinner first?
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: Naekyr on September 12, 2017, 03:20:23 PM
it really depends what the car is used for as well - if its only for daily driving casually to work and back then you won't need pilot sports
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: benpaul12 on September 12, 2017, 10:00:06 PM
I am keen to get better tyres on mine even if it's used by my partner for the daily commute. They've stupidly got Turanzas on mine and I'd rather have something like Michelin PSS for some better grip.

Adrenalin Potenzas (what I had on my 130i) could be a good deal at $300 each if the Michelins don't meet my budget and Bridgestone usually have deals...
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: Naekyr on September 30, 2017, 03:42:45 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on September 10, 2017, 11:27:28 PM
as stated above, don't skimp on tyres.

what's on the car now ?

there's plenty of choice in the stock 225/40-18 size.

from the michelins (where can you get them for $300ea. ? ) mentioned to more extreme tyres like the nitto nt05, yoko advan ad08r .

all depends on your driving style, requirements and budget.

I got a realy good deal on some pilot sport 4's, 235/40/18 for $265 each including fitting, balancing
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: McDoof on October 02, 2017, 09:30:41 AM
Quote from: Naekyr on September 30, 2017, 03:42:45 PM
I got a realy good deal on some pilot sport 4's, 235/40/18 for $265 each including fitting, balancing

Was a good deal going with the Buy 1 get 1 half price. I got a set too but @ $260. Well worth it.
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: slowmo on October 02, 2017, 02:45:55 PM
Where did you guys get these deals from?
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: McDoof on October 02, 2017, 02:47:07 PM
Tyretech in Glenfield.
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: schattenblau on October 02, 2017, 03:22:57 PM
great prices.

apply to 225/40 too ?
Title: Re: Tyres for 2012 GTi Mk6 Edition 35 will they bankrupt me?
Post by: McDoof on October 02, 2017, 03:43:02 PM
Think the 225 were $285 each.
Also pretty sure that the deal ended at the end of September.
http://www.michelin.co.nz/NZ/en/promotions/Promotion.html