225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views )

Ch!lledBudwei2e · 06-10-2006, 19:14

First of all I don't want make this a use the search thread but it seems to have been a while since we had views on the current best tyres to opt for, mostly in the 225/45/17 form.

So the time has come to change the tyres so might opt for all four and go down the 225/45 route.

It seems that the two big players are GS-D3 F1's or P Zero ( Rosso? ) but there seems to be a 50/50 balance.

So updated views now people have used a few more mm and tyres would be great for all in the tyre buying view.

nitrovrs · 06-10-2006, 19:19

Toyo proxes T1-R..... fantastic so far (dry and wet) but a bit louder on the road.

bengie · 06-10-2006, 19:30

i have some gs-d3 225/45/17 and think they are excellent.

haven't noticed an increase in road noise and found grip very good. will go for them again

drm_jones · 06-10-2006, 19:34

Currently have some Toyo Proxes T-1R on my Octy at the moment - they are a massive step up from the Dunlop SP Sport 3000s the car came with.

Octygone · 06-10-2006, 20:03

Running Michelin pilot sport ...quiet and so far pretty good in the wet...no sharp turn in on corners but so far reasonably happy with them

CupraR-Rog · 06-10-2006, 20:22

GSD3 over the PZero Rosso any day!!

However... PZero Nero - deffo worthy of thought!

Ch!lledBudwei2e · 06-10-2006, 20:54

Hate to say it but maybe worth a look at buying from Kwik Fit?

Actually mytyres for 4 are £387, then I could take them to the local family business at around £5 a corner and get laser aligment don too for under £425.

Stevo · 06-10-2006, 21:10

Just had a set of 225/45/17 Vredestein Ultrac's fitted to my Octy.

Simply stunning wet grip, seriously amazing! Last two sets I had Toyo's but would never go back having felt how these things stick to the road.

WoodieGuthrie · 06-10-2006, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrovrs

Toyo proxes T1-R..... fantastic so far (dry and wet) but a bit louder on the road.

Can only second what he said- the T1-R and T1-S are awesome tyres esp for the price.

If you're more a trackday/dry weather racer, then camskil have some decent deals on toyo R888's- semi slick road legal gripmonsters

lescargot · 06-10-2006, 21:27

mixing at the moment. replaced the rears with GSD3 and running michelin pilot sports on the front. initial impressions were - much noisier, but got used to it now. not sure what i will do when i need to replace the next pair.

cheezemonkhai · 06-10-2006, 23:24

Pilot exalto are nice and quiet and a good compromise. The pilot sports are supposed to be very very nice though

bengie · 06-10-2006, 23:45

i paid £100 a corner fitted for my GSD-3's

**TaviaRS** · 07-10-2006, 07:00

In order, I'd have, P Zero Nero, Exalto PE2, F1 GSD3. I don't like Toyos when the weather gets cold.

CupraR-Rog · 20-10-2006, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevo

Just had a set of 225/45/17 Vredestein Ultrac's fitted to my Octy.

Simply stunning wet grip, seriously amazing! Last two sets I had Toyo's but would never go back having felt how these things stick to the road.

Horses for courses, but I really didn't get on with the Ultracs when I tried them on my Leon... changed them for GSD3's and didn't look back until I tried some Nero's!!

mcgyver · 02-11-2006, 05:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

i have some gs-d3 225/45/17 and think they are excellent.

haven't noticed an increase in road noise and found grip very good. will go for them again

Guys, just wondering what brand are Gs-D3's. I am in urgent need of 2 front tyres on my mk 2 rs. Only 8k miles done on the Bridgestones!!!

Stuart_J · 02-11-2006, 05:48

Always used Toyos although they dont last that long, must be the way I drive or is it the 350 bhp they are trying to control.

Seriously they do seem one heck of a lot of tyre for the money & Ive only ever really found there limitations on the track after a few laps on both the Octy & the Scoob. As a good fast road tyre without paying tooooo much they are IMO ideal

theo 4x4 · 02-11-2006, 09:19

dunlop sp 9000,very good tire!
toyo works fine too-less expensive.....

Theo

daver · 02-11-2006, 09:43

Check out the classified section, I have a full set of 5 225/45/17 Goodyear F1 GSD3's for sale, 2 brand new never fitted ( and as a bonus they are XL Rated) and 3 PW in virtually new condition, all 7mm or more tread!!
These tyres are absolutely awesome, I have had 3 sets of these on my previous car over 60K and I just cannot fault them at all, only selling them as I was going to fit them to my new car but I have swapped wheels with Damo for those stunning black 18" TT quattro wheels. I am after around £250-300 for the 5 thats £60 or less a corner!!

kenny · 02-11-2006, 12:35

i have GSD3 on my A4 (235x45) and they are great would recommend them

KenONeill · 02-11-2006, 13:15

Another vote for Toyo Proxes. Better grip and way less road roar than the Dunlop and Michelin mixture the car was on when I bought it.

06-10-2006, 19:14	#1
Ch!lledBudwei2e Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) First of all I don't want make this a use the search thread but it seems to have been a while since we had views on the current best tyres to opt for, mostly in the 225/45/17 form. So the time has come to change the tyres so might opt for all four and go down the 225/45 route. It seems that the two big players are GS-D3 F1's or P Zero ( Rosso? ) but there seems to be a 50/50 balance. So updated views now people have used a few more mm and tyres would be great for all in the tyre buying view.

06-10-2006, 19:19	#2
nitrovrs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ely, Cambridge. Posts: 352 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Toyo proxes T1-R..... fantastic so far (dry and wet) but a bit louder on the road. __________________ My other Skoda's a Nissan....

06-10-2006, 19:30	#3
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,576 Thanks: 15 Thanked 109 Times in 98 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) i have some gs-d3 225/45/17 and think they are excellent. haven't noticed an increase in road noise and found grip very good. will go for them again __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

06-10-2006, 19:34	#4
drm_jones Worthless loser Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nowhere of interest to anybody Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Currently have some Toyo Proxes T-1R on my Octy at the moment - they are a massive step up from the Dunlop SP Sport 3000s the car came with. __________________ David 2002 Black Magic Octavia V/RS

06-10-2006, 20:03	#5
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,533 Thanks: 179 Thanked 101 Times in 61 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Running Michelin pilot sport ...quiet and so far pretty good in the wet...no sharp turn in on corners but so far reasonably happy with them

06-10-2006, 20:22	#6
CupraR-Rog Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somerset Posts: 609 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) GSD3 over the PZero Rosso any day!! However... PZero Nero - deffo worthy of thought! __________________ Some people say I'm stark raving bonkers... ...the others just smile and nod...

06-10-2006, 20:54	#7
Ch!lledBudwei2e Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Hate to say it but maybe worth a look at buying from Kwik Fit? Actually mytyres for 4 are £387, then I could take them to the local family business at around £5 a corner and get laser aligment don too for under £425. Last edited by Ch!lledBudwei2e; 06-10-2006 at 21:15.

06-10-2006, 21:10	#8
Stevo Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Just had a set of 225/45/17 Vredestein Ultrac's fitted to my Octy. Simply stunning wet grip, seriously amazing! Last two sets I had Toyo's but would never go back having felt how these things stick to the road.

06-10-2006, 21:27	#10
lescargot Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 43 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) mixing at the moment. replaced the rears with GSD3 and running michelin pilot sports on the front. initial impressions were - much noisier, but got used to it now. not sure what i will do when i need to replace the next pair.

06-10-2006, 23:24	#11
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,713 Thanks: 74 Thanked 335 Times in 309 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Pilot exalto are nice and quiet and a good compromise. The pilot sports are supposed to be very very nice though __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

06-10-2006, 23:45	#12
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,576 Thanks: 15 Thanked 109 Times in 98 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) i paid £100 a corner fitted for my GSD-3's __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

07-10-2006, 07:00	#13
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,917 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) In order, I'd have, P Zero Nero, Exalto PE2, F1 GSD3. I don't like Toyos when the weather gets cold. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

02-11-2006, 05:48	#16
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,530 Thanks: 36 Thanked 75 Times in 68 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Always used Toyos although they dont last that long, must be the way I drive or is it the 350 bhp they are trying to control. Seriously they do seem one heck of a lot of tyre for the money & Ive only ever really found there limitations on the track after a few laps on both the Octy & the Scoob. As a good fast road tyre without paying tooooo much they are IMO ideal __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

02-11-2006, 09:19	#17
theo 4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) dunlop sp 9000,very good tire! toyo works fine too-less expensive..... Theo __________________ 4x4

02-11-2006, 09:43	#18
daver Skudmunki Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northwest Posts: 482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Check out the classified section, I have a full set of 5 225/45/17 Goodyear F1 GSD3's for sale, 2 brand new never fitted ( and as a bonus they are XL Rated) and 3 PW in virtually new condition, all 7mm or more tread!! These tyres are absolutely awesome, I have had 3 sets of these on my previous car over 60K and I just cannot fault them at all, only selling them as I was going to fit them to my new car but I have swapped wheels with Damo for those stunning black 18" TT quattro wheels. I am after around £250-300 for the 5 thats £60 or less a corner!! __________________ http://www.sloganizer.net/en/] Diamond Silver 54 Octy vRS Mk1, 18" TT Quattro Black / Polished rims, 225x40x18 Goodyear F1 GSD3,a Forge FMIC, Forge Eliminator DV , 4bar FPR, HID Hi/Lo Mains and fogs, LED purewhite LED Sidelights, HID Fogs, Silvervision Indicator bulbs all round, Headlight protectors...

02-11-2006, 12:35	#19
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) i have GSD3 on my A4 (235x45) and they are great would recommend them __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

02-11-2006, 13:15	#20
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 9,322 Thanks: 43 Thanked 433 Times in 426 Posts	Re: 225 Tyre Recommendation ( Updated views ) Another vote for Toyo Proxes. Better grip and way less road roar than the Dunlop and Michelin mixture the car was on when I bought it.

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