Which tires are best? VW GTI 2010

[Reef Fixations]

I have some insurance that came with my car tires and because of it, I thought I was married to using the same OEM tires that came on it but the GOOD news is that I can put any tires on it that I want and they'll replace the exact tire I put on it if it should get damaged including curb rash/side wall flat, pothole damage etc.

So now that I can get any tires that I want, I just wanted to see what others would recommend for an "Ultra High Performance All-season Tire" and possibly where to get them from. I've been looking on tirerack.com.

So far, I've looked at the following: (Ultra High Performance All-season Tires)

Continental Extreme Contact DWS (my car originally came with Continental ContiProContact tires... sticky enough but soft sidewall support)

Kumho Ecsta 4X ...... cheaper and that's all I know.

Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position (local shop recommended these but said michelines were better for the same price)

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus (these are the ones that a local shop & tire rack customer service recommended)

PS: I don't mind a louder ride becasue of road noise. I like a more tactile ride. The stiffer the tires are, the better. I do need All-Season tires tho. Next summer I'll get another set of rims with sticky summer tires.

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[AsianChris]

I use the Bridgestone RE960AS on my S2000. Handles great. Even in the snow (yes I've driven in the snow with that car). I'll be replacing the back tires with the RE970AS later this year

 

[bigdog1428]

Look on tire rack , and read the reviews ,, then once ur find the tire u want , search the web or local retailers for the best price.

 

[dubs]

i used to used the good year rs-a when i had my gti i dont know if they still make those but those really run good on the gti

 

[Reef Fixations]

Look on tire rack , and read the reviews ,, then once ur find the tire u want , search the web or local retailers for the best price.

I have never been big on online reviews. Hall the time its one brand doping ther own product or another bashing some one eles's brand. I would rather hear from someone first hand.

Thank u tho

 

[Reef Fixations]

i used to used the good year rs-a when i had my gti i dont know if they still make those but those really run good on the gti

Cool & thanks.

I should have stated in the opening post... I'm not limited to those 4 brands. I just don't know what else is out there.

 

[Reef Fixations]

I use the Bridgestone RE960AS on my S2000. Handles great. Even in the snow (yes I've driven in the snow with that car). I'll be replacing the back tires with the RE970AS later this year

Nice! It is front wheel drive isn't it?

 

[AsianChris]

Nice! It is front wheel drive isn't it?

The Golf is front wheel drive. S2000 is rear wheel drive... and my S2000 doesn't have traction control

 

[jcdeng]

Bridgestone on my EVO, able to handle 400 horses and good in the rain also.

 

[jcdeng]

ok, just saw that you wanted all seasons, then I vote michelin, and they last a long time.

 

[nycpassat]

Michelin Pilot A/S first then Bridgestone PP

 

[dubs]

Those pilot are nice too I had those also the only thing is they wear out too fast imo or maybe it was how I used make the pavement scream when I come LOL

 

[Reef Fixations]

The Golf is front wheel drive. S2000 is rear wheel drive... and my S2000 doesn't have traction control

What's the difference performance wise between the 60's & 70's Pole Positions? I'm leaning towards these so far.

 

[Reef Fixations]

Bridgestone on my EVO, able to handle 400 horses and good in the rain also.

Which ones?

 

[Reef Fixations]

i used to used the good year rs-a when i had my gti i dont know if they still make those but those really run good on the gti

I looked for the RS-A's but found nothing. It looks like they just came out with Eagle 1's but it seems that they're so new that there is no real info on them.

 

[Reef Fixations]

Michelin Pilot A/S first then Bridgestone PP

Have you had them both?

 

[rickytsui]

go to tirerack.com and check the rating

 

[Reef Fixations]

Those pilot are nice too I had those also the only thing is they wear out too fast imo or maybe it was how I used make the pavement scream when I come LOL

yeah.... I'm pretty bad too. I'm not too much for peeling out but i love gassing it thru a turn

 

[Reef Fixations]

go to tirerack.com and check the rating

I'm not big on those numbers. They can be heavily manipulated by one manufacturer talking up their own product and by competing manufacturers bashing another manufacturer. That's why I'm asking for first hand knowledge. There's only $20-40 in difference per tire so they're all in the same ballpark. I just want the one that is going to offer me the most fun and stay consistent thru 25-35K miles. I know I won't get 50K out of any of them but I don't want to have issues at 10K either.

 

[Reef Fixations]

ok, just saw that you wanted all seasons, then I vote michelin, and they last a long time.

Have u had them before? Which ones?