Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Mk. 7.5 Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (149) 94% 91% 87% 88% 73% 83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (143) 93% 87% 85% 86% 80% 85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (81) 91% 92% 82% 83% 84% 85%
Continental SportContact 7 (78) 96% 92% 90% 91% 67% 76%
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (28) 91% 92% 79% 87% 74% 76%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 (18) 87% 76% 84% 84% 55% 66%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 (157) 82% 78% 73% 73% 65% 72%
Davanti Protoura Sport (29) 73% 52% 66% 60% 70% 68%

Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Mk. 7.5 Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 given 60% (225-40-18)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1500 spirited miles
I purchased these ~1500miles ago. I had needed to replace sport contact 7’s that had worn out after 6 months of use. I have been please with the appearance, noise and sub limit grip and price on these tires. They were ~£10 cheaper than a replacement set of continentals. As for sub limit grip they do have plenty of grip in the wet and dry.

Unfortunately when I compare them with the SC7’s I had I’ve grown to hate these tires. They have nothing left on or over the limit. And when you do go over the limit the SC7’s would generate predictable oversteer the Goodyears just plow straight on. There’s also very little feel in the tire at the limit, feels quite numb. Maybe they will have great life that will outweigh these negatives however I’d rather buy tires a bit more frequently than have an almighty crash on a Scottish country road because my car stopped turning.
tire reviewed on 2025-06-23 00:51:26
Writing about the Continental SportContact 7 given 63% (225-40-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 6000 spirited miles
Tires are fantastic for grip in wet and dry, a great UHP tire. I maybe had a slight preference to the PS4’s I had on my last car but the price difference would make up for any minor differences in performance. My biggest gripe with the tire is they were fitted in the start of October 24 from black circles. And my car had its major service in the middle of Feb 25 and I was told the fronts were 80% worn. And it looks like there’s less life than that when I inspected them myself. There are no mechanical, tracking or tire pressure issues with the car.

So all in all a great tire what will cost a lot per mile. Potentially the abrasiveness of the poorly finished Scottish country roads is a contributing factor.
tire reviewed on 2025-03-08 21:05:31
Writing about the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 given 81% (225-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I think these are good tires, both in the dry and wet, however when very cold they loose some of there confidence inspiring grip. I’m a little on the fence with there longevity, but I do like them
tire reviewed on 2024-09-22 10:32:40
Writing about the Continental SportContact 7 given 79% (235-40-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1250 spirited miles
No comments left
tire reviewed on 2024-05-25 16:07:07
Writing about the Davanti Protoura Sport given 53% (225-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 average miles
When I bought my new to me Golf GTI performance it came with an almost brand new full set of the Davanti Protoura tires fitted discovered quickly these tires don’t like cold, damp or wet. When cornering they easily understeer and can struggle for traction even in 3rd gear. This has taken my confidence away from these tires. In dry and warm they are perfectly adequate and wear reasonably well. Davanti’s insurance is also another good point as whe I hit a potholes and damaged the side wall I got a new tire for £20 due to minimal wear on the damaged tire. I’d say these tire would be good for a non sporty or powerful car for general driving duties
tire reviewed on 2024-04-01 06:24:46
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 given 86% (225-45-18-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 average miles
No comments left
tire reviewed on 2023-09-23 09:10:34
Writing about the Continental SportContact 7 given 66% (235-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 7500 spirited miles
So i put these tires on at around 85,000km's and i must say they are an amazing tire when it comes to grip, road feedback, handling and so on. However im now at around 97,000kms, and i must say first, i have a heavy right foot and if i must admit i drive like a bit of a knob. But knobs aside, these tires seem to wear down very quickly im at around 4-5mm left on the tires and i dont see them going for more than 10000kms more. They are a great tire but i think they wear down far to quickly for the price and competition at this price point. I will most likely be looking at some f1 asym 6 or something else in this category for my next set.
tire reviewed on 2023-03-22 02:54:29
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 given 81% (225-40-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
I run my car in Vancouver, BC, CA. Typically winter involves a lot of rain, but snow will be a thing to deal with at least a few times a year. It is hilly (very much mountain adjacent), and when snow comes it tends to be very "greasy", and will not be cleared by the city. These tires are enough (when combined with a soft touch on the gas) to negotiate the snow we get here. They are even enough to give a strong sense of superiority to all the boobs who try to use summer tires, and lesser all seasons. They are EXCELLENT in the wet, which we really get much more of. Intellectually, I know I can get more in the summer out of a dedicated UHP, but in normal driving that is a point you won't likely reach on any regular basis.
tire reviewed on 2023-03-04 01:51:10
Writing about the Bridgestone Turanza T005 given 90% (225-40-18-)
Driving on mostly town for 25000 average miles
These Bridgestones came supplied with my Mk 7.5 VW Golf GTI Performance. I would describe them as a decent tire, certainly compared to many others I've driven on over the years. Although I live and drive in a city (average driving style), I do take the car out around country roads and motorways regularly (spirited driving style). I do not track race the car. I would describe the braking performance as exceptional, the tires provide a strong feeling of security. They are extremely comfortable, even over drives of 400-500 miles...so great for touring...as you would expect of this tire. Tires are not quiet though, much louder than my Goodyear Asymmetric 6's. Quite a noticeable noise on the motorway at legal limits. I would say that most would find the handling to be great, though slightly remote...certainly not as grippy or accurate as the Goodyears. Front tires wore after 10-12K miles, rears more like 15-17K. I would recommend the tires and would buy again.
tire reviewed on 2022-06-17 10:54:34
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