Looking for summer tires

[ThrowsException]

I need to buy new tires for my GTI since this morning I noticed my left front is bubbled and just out of warranty. This is the fourth Perilli in three years on this car to fail. I'm looking into at this point buying a set of summer tires. I've never bought a set before. I've only ever purchased all season. What are some suggestions for a good set of summer tires for a 2012 GTI? Has anyone experimented with minus sizing the wheels?

 

[KyleA]

I'm on my third set of Sumitomo HTR Z lll's. Love them. Great tire and available from TireRack for less than an arm or leg.

 

[The Wiry Irishman]

Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Continental DWs if you want something solid for a bit less money.

Potenza RE-11 if you want something insane and expensive and don't mind a ~10k mile tread life.

 

[jay745]

I'm on my third set of Sumitomo HTR Z lll's. Love them. Great tire and available from TireRack for less than an arm or leg.

this. i'm about to order my second set. They are great tires and dont break the bank.

 

[Rotaryknight]

I'm on my third set of Sumitomo HTR Z lll's. Love them. Great tire and available from TireRack for less than an arm or leg.

I'm on my second set. I've done these and Hankook V12. The Sumitomo are pretty damn good for the price though I do slide at the track. But the didn't chunk up like the Hankook did.

Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Pretty much the "go to" for most people.

 

[RacingManiac]

Potenza RE-71R if you want something insane and expensive and don't mind a ~10k mile tread life.

FIFY

 

[robeeeerob]

Michelin Pilot Super Sports. End of story!

However, if you are on more of a budget, Continental DW are also outstanding.

Third, I would recommend Hankook V12's.

 

[luvdagators]

Yep
Michelin pss or Conti DW
I prefer Conti tires they are my favorites

 

[Thumper]

If treadware is no concern.....

Just do it

 

[the bruce]

Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Michelin Pilot Super Sports. End of story!

Yep
Michelin pss ...

this :thumbsup:

 

[robeeeerob]

this :thumbsup:

Mmmmmmm, they look so juicy and yummy in those pics :drool:

I should clean my tires more often

 

[ThrowsException]

Thanks Everyone. I think I'm gonna go with a set of Michelin PSS and just be part of the in crowd. Thanks again.

 

[robeeeerob]

Thanks Everyone. I think I'm gonna go with a set of Michelin PSS and just be part of the in crowd. Thanks again.

Awesome choice, you won't regret it. Night and day difference from the stock tires our cars come with :w00t:

Btw, CostCo has the BEST deal by far (not sure if they're still running it though). Cost was about $170 per tire, and with installation (which includes balancing mounting etc), total after taxes and fees was like $760, which is an extremely amazing deal for the PSS.

 

[the bruce]

Since you suffer from potholes, I'd go for 235/40 R18 size. Slightly beefier and
higher sidewalls, slightly higher load rating, meaning they should be tougher. If
you accept to swap your wheels also, I'd even recommend going for 17" wheels.
235/45 R17 would ride better as well. OE Denver wheels look smart on the Mk.
VI GTI (have been standard on Euro-spec GTI and basically same as Mk.V GTI):

 

[corrado917]

I'm due for summer tires as well (Running Direzza ZII almost bold right now). I still consider Michelins - just feel they are a bit fragile but leaning to them, since it's the reference. However, the Direzza's grip & sharp handling is so intoxicated that it might not matter too much: price, road noise & treadlife at the end. :23: