The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

SaintsYB · 30-01-2019 09:13PM

PilotSport 4s were €125 a corner when I went out with the intention of getting them on my 1 Series. Ended up going with Turanza ER300s. €107 a corner seems pretty good for those.

hooch-85 · 30-01-2019 09:46PM

I presume those are online prices ye are quoting? I'm due a set of fronts soon and I'm between the PS4/Goodyear Eagle F1 AS3 or Hankook Ventus Evo 2.

Had both the Goodyear and Hankooks before and can't fault them for price and quality.
I got a quote for the Hankooks again for €110 each fitted for 225/40/18.

The PS4 are supposed to be a level up but your looking at €150 a corner each roughly, supplied and fitted.

hooch-85 · 30-01-2019 09:52PM

Had both AS2 and 3 myself, there was a much better rim protection on the 2 but the 3 were probably better in the wet.

Finding tyre shops that stock decent brands these days isn't easy though, and most wont fit tyres which you've bought online

SaintsYB · 30-01-2019 10:07PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

I presume those are online prices ye are quoting?

For me anyway it was Geraghty's in Waterford city for 225/45/17.

hooch-85 · 30-01-2019 10:09PM

In that case those prices were quite reasonable

Hebegeebee · 30-01-2019 11:17PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

I know it was discussed recently but I don't know how far back it is with all the TCR talk

Looking for something grippier for the Highline. Happy with the Bridgestone Turanza T001. Grips well in the wet, handles being thrown into a roundabout and is very predictable when on the limit or about to lose grip. Only downside is it can spin out if accelerating out of a junction.

The newer T005 is apparently better but I don't mind stretching the budget.

The PilotSport 4 is around €107, the Eagle F1 AS3 is only €79 but it seems most people lean towards the PS4.

I’ll say either Continental PremiumContact 6 or Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 and based on the following test which is more applicable for our conditions than German tests.
https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2018-Auto-Express-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

30-01-2019 11:30PM

Where you getting as3 s for 79?
What size ?

DaveyDave · 30-01-2019 11:34PM

BrownFinger wrote: »

Where you getting as3 s for 79?
What size ?

Oponeo have them at that price for 225/45/17. Sorry I thought I said the size in my first post!

drunkmonkey · 05-02-2019 12:19AM

The mk8 GTi isn't going hybrid and they manual is staying. Let's hope they work some magic with emissions or the 2019 PP is looking like the one to have https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.motor1.com/news/303772/vw-golf-gti-no-hybrid/amp/

05-02-2019 10:25AM

DaveyDave wrote: »

Oponeo have them at that price for 225/45/17. Sorry I thought I said the size in my first post!

FFS,
They go up 45e a tyre for 18s!

Ron Burgundy II · 05-02-2019 02:09PM

I have to get 4 tyres for the golf. I'm currently on PS4 on the front and have only got 20k km out of them. AS3 before that lasted around 24k km. Not sure what to move to, seems premium contact 6 or Dunlop are getting good reviews.

hooch-85 · 05-02-2019 03:38PM

If i get 20k out of a set of front tyres i'd be happy enough with that.

My wife has a 1.0 TSI Ibiza from new last year and it came with Pirelli Cinturato P7. There's nearly 28kms on the car and they still have plenty of meat left. I guess it's the combination of the lighter engine out front and her driving style is slightly different to mine:)

Muppet Man · 05-02-2019 04:36PM

Pirelli P Zero all round for me on my 7R . I get around 25k kms on front. I have 47k km on the back tyres, but they need to be changed soon alright.

ChuckLarry · 05-02-2019 06:31PM

On the topic of tyres, has anyone got any experience of ride comfort on a standard type golf on 18s? (i.e not a GTD or GTI with suspension/chassis set up for it)

Just got a mk7.5 tdi with standard 17s and was thinking of upgrading at some stage, wouldn’t mind paying extra for premium rubber if it improved comfort

TheAnalyst_ · 05-02-2019 07:03PM

Loving the new TCR version. Shame it has come so late in the model life.

kooga · 06-02-2019 10:17AM

ChuckLarry wrote: »

On the topic of tyres, has anyone got any experience of ride comfort on a standard type golf on 18s? (i.e not a GTD or GTI with suspension/chassis set up for it)

Just got a mk7.5 tdi with standard 17s and was thinking of upgrading at some stage, wouldn’t mind paying extra for premium rubber if it improved comfort

is it highline, comfortline or trendline spec?

personally I don't think 18's on the comfortline/trendline work - too much arch aesthetically plus if you look at the golf brochure 18's are not available as a factory fit option. 18's are a nice fit on the highline

JoeA3 · 06-02-2019 10:53AM

TheAnalyst_ wrote: »

Loving the new TCR version. Shame it has come so late in the model life.

Autocar are saying that the TCR will live on in the MK8, replacing the PP model. So a not-so-special-edition after all!

Could be bullcrap obviously, as often is the case in these car mags.

ChuckLarry · 06-02-2019 11:05AM

kooga wrote: »

is it highline, comfortline or trendline spec?

personally I don't think 18's on the comfortline/trendline work - too much arch aesthetically plus if you look at the golf brochure 18's are not available as a factory fit option. 18's are a nice fit on the highline

It’s highline with the r line kit so should look okay aesthetically, although I do agree with you on the wheel arch some cars end up looking like they’re on stilts! I’ve had 2 golfs now both on 17s and just afraid of loosing comfort jumping to 18s

Toyotafanboi · 06-02-2019 11:22AM

I have a Highline with factory 18's and honestly I think it looks quite smart. I wouldn't say the ride quality is compromised anyway.

I Don't think there's much of a difference in how they look on lower trim levels though, visually with the Golf 7 it's very difficult to tell the trim levels apart aside from the wheels. The only difference really on the outside is that Trendline has no front fogs or radar and some Highlines have rear LED's. At a glance a Comfortline with OEM 18's could pass as a Highline.

Getting the R-line kit with anything other than 18's on the other hand looks a bit **** IMO.

kooga · 06-02-2019 12:26PM

if you have the r line kit you defo need the 18's - a friend at work as a 181 1.0tsi highline with r line kit and is on 17's and the wheels are lost in the arches and side skirts

on the VW configurator the upgrade to 18's is a shocking price minimum €900 +

if its any consolation I have a 08 mark V GTI and I specced 18's when I bought it new - my previous GTI was on 17's - TBH hard to tell the difference ride wise

06-02-2019 12:31PM

I’ve also got a mk5 Gti on 18s with 225/40/18s
I had a loan of a set of 18s with 225/45/18s (wheel refurbish)
They looked way better and I’m sure it felt better.
Will be getting 45 all around next time

ChuckLarry · 06-02-2019 12:50PM

Cheers thanks for the info, I figure I’ll get some use out of the standard rubber and will get the 18s after

ChuckLarry · 07-02-2019 04:38PM

In relation to the above advice about tyres, the car in question I was due to receive this week, after numerous phone calls chasing the dealer I’ve finally been told the car is delayed to the end of March at the earliest! Possibly into April.. due to issues with WLTP sign off in Germany.. anybody hear of similar issues?

It’s a 2.0l tdi and was ordered the second week in November.. I’m fairly annoyed at the thought of waiting another 2 months minimum

hooch-85 · 07-02-2019 04:59PM

I inquired about ordering a 191 highline Golf with the new 1.5 TSi engine back last summer around July and was told the earliest I would have one was March/April so I'm not surprised. I ended up buying a 3 year old GTD instead for €10k less. WLTP really messed up VW's order books

drunkmonkey · 07-02-2019 05:16PM

Same as, was buying a 191 GTi performance, ended up in a 172 GTi with 15bhp less. Still they could have a MK8 GTi out of me yet this year.

hooch-85 · 07-02-2019 05:23PM

I wanted a GTi but paying for a wedding kinda scuppered those plans, still though I am very happy with the GTD.

theintern · 07-02-2019 08:16PM

Trying to decide between the two, probably pre facelift GTD or GTI. I do about 20k km each year so not crazy mileage, and I'm wondering will I just bite the bullet and get the GTI, seems like it'll be a hell of a lot more fun.

Have people owned both and have strong opinions either way?

hooch-85 · 07-02-2019 08:24PM

theintern wrote: »

Trying to decide between the two, probably pre facelift GTD or GTI. I do about 20k km each year so not crazy mileage, and I'm wondering will I just bite the bullet and get the GTI, seems like it'll be a hell of a lot more fun.

Have people owned both and have strong opinions either way?

The general consensus is if you can afford it and don't do massive mileage, get the GTi. No doubt it's the better driver's car. I do 30k+ so I went GTD. I strongly contemplated the GTi too as I was coming from a petrol ST but couldn't find any decent spec ones at the time within budget. There's a very nice 3 door PP DSG model with genuine 19" Pretoria wheels for sale at the minute. If you don't need the extra doors it's the one to go for.

theintern · 07-02-2019 10:37PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

The general consensus is if you can afford it and don't do massive mileage, get the GTi. No doubt it's the better driver's car. I do 30k+ so I went GTD. I strongly contemplated the GTi too as I was coming from a petrol ST but couldn't find any decent spec ones at the time within budget. There's a very nice 3 door PP DSG model with genuine 19" Pretoria wheels for sale at the minute. If you don't need the extra doors it's the one to go for.

Found that one you mentioned. Serious looking car. I'm probably not ready to buy right now, but if I was it's perfect. Private sale is always a bit trickier too, since I'd need to offload the current wagon (13 2L Mk7).

theintern · 08-02-2019 05:34PM

Drove a GTD today and while it's a lovely car, it really isn't much of a step up performance wise from the 150 2.0L diesel. It made my mind up to go for the GTI.

To be honest, I'm not sure I'd recommend someone pay the premium for the GTD over the 2.0L, the extra 34bhp are hard to notice.

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