[Vwdiesel] tdi tires

[Tad]

Great explanation James.

My 01 Golf came with Continentals, which lasted about 40k.  Replaced
them with an identical 3+spare set, then opted for Michelins the next
time around.  IIRC they lasted about 60k, but cost more than 50% more
so wasn't really worth it.  Also I took a noticeable MPG hit - never
saw that before or since with new tires, especially ones that were
supposedly made for low rolling resistance. Also they tended to
develop leaks more than others.

Since then I've been running mid-line house-brand tires from Les
Schwab and I've been quite pleased with the performance, wet/dry/snow
traction, etc.  First set wore out early due to alignment issues so
can't really say how well they last.

On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 7:34 PM, James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net> wrote:
> Well, if you put on miles, Michelins are okay.  If you don't put lots of
> miles on, as in if they don't get worn out in five-ish years, then go with a
> cheaper tire that will wear out faster.  Doesn't make sense you say?  Bear
> with me.
> Tires get hard as the softening agents (mostly hydrocarbon solvents) in them
> evaporate out of the rubber. Every last michelin I've had that was not a
> daily driver got so hard that I wound up changing them, as they were
> becoming dangerous. I checked them with my durometer, they were twice as
> hard as new, and drove like they were made of plastic spoons. Still well
> above the wear bars too. Every time you heat cycle the tire, it loses some
> softness,and they just last too long for the application, and had gotten too
> hard.
>
> The cheapies like Nick suggests are actually usually pretty good, as long as
> they reflect the use they are going to get... realistic speed and load
> rating, and should have good grooves for handling liquid.  Nothing is worse
> than finding out you bought roller skates the first time you hit rain. If
> they are lower on the mileage rating end of things and the tread depth is
> the same, then they are generally softer, and will wear out before they turn
> to rock, which is exactly what you want.
>
> You don't really want a tire to last forever- they get so hard that they
> have no grip- and I'm referring to stopping distance more than anything
> else, not "performance".
> Tire rack is pretty good as far as the ability to compare ratings and specs,
> shoot for a tire you will wear out in no more than 5 years based on your
> driving habits, then shop around for a price.  Tires are a horrible place to
> cheap out, and the longest lasting one is generally not the best, contrary
> to what most of us think...
> -james
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of mikitka
> Sent: February-27-12 4:41 PM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] tdi tires
>
> Tirerack.com has some good info to look over for whatever tires you are
> interested in buy, either by car application or by tire size.  You can break
> it down to show reviews and ratings. Depending on your geographical location
> and style type of driving it will vary as to what specific tire you might
> want.  Michelin has always served me well but the elcheapo Fuzion tires I
> have on my 91 Jetta have over 45k on them with plenty of tread life left and
> they handle well here in North Carolina.
>
> Nick
>
>
>
> On my Golf, I have a set of Michelin 205/65 15's. they were supposed to last
> 45K miles. They have 65K on them with some tread left.
>
> I'm buying them again.
>
> Matt
>
> On Feb 27, 2012, at 4:52 PM, Chris Jude <vegbenz300 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey folks,
>>
>> I'm picking up a 2000 Jetta TDI that will need a new set of tires.  I
>> was wondering if folks have any recommendations for this car, i
>> believe it
> fits
>> a 195/65 15
>>
>> thanks,
>> chris
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