TT 3.2
 

Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are 225
40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable, quiet tyre.
Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil

Re: TT 3.2
 

"philliej" wrote
> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable, quiet
> tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil

I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

Pete

Re: TT 3.2
 

"philliej" wrote
> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable, quiet
> tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil

I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

Pete

Re: TT 3.2
 

"philliej" wrote
> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable, quiet
> tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil

I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

Pete

Re: TT 3.2
 

"philliej" wrote
> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable, quiet
> tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil

I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

Pete

Re: TT 3.2
 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "philliej" wrote
>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG.
>> These are 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for
>> a comfortable, quiet tyre. Any recommendations please?
>> Thanks Phil
>
> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can
> recommend ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly,
the ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my*
recommendation, based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be
less than ideal in the comfort department on GB roads (I am
assuming the OP is in Blighty from his spelling of *tyres*).
Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful tyre, squealing
*very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily under
moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the
tread still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes'
3month old Mk5 GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for
something fit for the purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a
high performance car!

My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot
Sport PS2, with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more
comfortable than the Conti, and simply miles better in all areas
than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may be a few quid more than the
other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4 boots, then he could
fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid Thik-Fit at
all costs).

Rgds, Sean

Re: TT 3.2
 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "philliej" wrote
>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG.
>> These are 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for
>> a comfortable, quiet tyre. Any recommendations please?
>> Thanks Phil
>
> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can
> recommend ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly,
the ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my*
recommendation, based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be
less than ideal in the comfort department on GB roads (I am
assuming the OP is in Blighty from his spelling of *tyres*).
Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful tyre, squealing
*very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily under
moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the
tread still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes'
3month old Mk5 GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for
something fit for the purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a
high performance car!

My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot
Sport PS2, with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more
comfortable than the Conti, and simply miles better in all areas
than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may be a few quid more than the
other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4 boots, then he could
fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid Thik-Fit at
all costs).

Rgds, Sean

Re: TT 3.2
 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "philliej" wrote
>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG.
>> These are 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for
>> a comfortable, quiet tyre. Any recommendations please?
>> Thanks Phil
>
> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can
> recommend ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly,
the ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my*
recommendation, based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be
less than ideal in the comfort department on GB roads (I am
assuming the OP is in Blighty from his spelling of *tyres*).
Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful tyre, squealing
*very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily under
moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the
tread still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes'
3month old Mk5 GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for
something fit for the purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a
high performance car!

My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot
Sport PS2, with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more
comfortable than the Conti, and simply miles better in all areas
than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may be a few quid more than the
other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4 boots, then he could
fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid Thik-Fit at
all costs).

Rgds, Sean

Re: TT 3.2
 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "philliej" wrote
>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG.
>> These are 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for
>> a comfortable, quiet tyre. Any recommendations please?
>> Thanks Phil
>
> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can
> recommend ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.

I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly,
the ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my*
recommendation, based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be
less than ideal in the comfort department on GB roads (I am
assuming the OP is in Blighty from his spelling of *tyres*).
Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful tyre, squealing
*very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily under
moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the
tread still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes'
3month old Mk5 GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for
something fit for the purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a
high performance car!

My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot
Sport PS2, with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more
comfortable than the Conti, and simply miles better in all areas
than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may be a few quid more than the
other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4 boots, then he could
fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid Thik-Fit at
all costs).

Rgds, Sean

Re: TT 3.2
 

I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S and it sure outperforms the
Michelins I had on it before. I did my homework before I picked the Dunlop
this summer; I think it's one of the best summer tires on the market.

Tony

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> "Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> "philliej" wrote
>>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
>>> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable,
>>> quiet tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil
>>
>> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
>> ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.
>
> I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly, the
> ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my* recommendation,
> based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be less than ideal in the
> comfort department on GB roads (I am assuming the OP is in Blighty from
> his spelling of *tyres*). Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful
> tyre, squealing *very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily
> under moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the tread
> still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes' 3month old Mk5
> GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for something fit for the
> purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a high performance car!
>
> My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2,
> with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more comfortable than the Conti,
> and simply miles better in all areas than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may
> be a few quid more than the other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4
> boots, then he could fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid
> Thik-Fit at all costs).
>
> Rgds, Sean
>