Volkswagen Golf Mk IV 1.6SE Tyres
Drive a Volkswagen Golf Mk IV 1.6SE? Why not add your own tyre review and help other owners pick the right tyre!The following tyres have been reviewed on the Volkswagen Golf Mk IV 1.6SE
 |
|||||||||
| Michelin Alpin A4 (17) | 91% | 95% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 94% | 98% | 94% | 52,072 |
| Pirelli Snowsports (3) | 90% | 97% | 83% | 90% | 97% | 80% | 90% | 90% | 84,500 |
| Avon ZV5 (38) | 83% | 80% | 76% | 76% | 63% | 76% | 74% | 76% | 395,520 |
| Dunlop SP Sport 01 (47) | 80% | 70% | 72% | 68% | 68% | 72% | 66% | 71% | 1,096,491 |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 (129) | 83% | 73% | 75% | 70% | 60% | 68% | 62% | 70% | 2,425,530 |
| Pirelli P 7 (24) | 79% | 71% | 68% | 65% | 73% | 70% | 58% | 69% | 497,500 |
Volkswagen Golf Mk IV 1.6SE Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Pirelli P 7 given 89% (205-55-16-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 average miles
Positive:
Excellent handling and braking on dry.
Very good grip and braking on wet.
Low rolling resistance.
Negative:
Average aquaplaning behavior.
High road noise.
Excellent handling and braking on dry.
Very good grip and braking on wet.
Low rolling resistance.
Negative:
Average aquaplaning behavior.
High road noise.
Writing about the Pirelli Snowsports given 87% (205-60-15-T)
Driving on mostly town for 2000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 2000 average miles
Really nice tyre
Writing about the Dunlop SP Sport 01 given 79% (195-65-15-V)
Driving on mostly country roads for 16000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 16000 spirited miles
I had a set of these on my mk4 golf 1.6 and i drive fairly fast... they have been excellent in terms of grip. The tyres let u know when they are losing grip unlike michelins who just all of a sudden spin u off. This help me react. Only ever time they have lost grip is at the back on a wet grate round a bend but say this the golf is a heavy car and i was carry a fair bit... not so great for mile munchers but u cant have grip and expect the miles it cant happen!
just put michelin energy savers on front might stick with these at the rear.
good buy though.
just put michelin energy savers on front might stick with these at the rear.
good buy though.
Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 2 given 68% (195-50-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
Tyres slightly oversized for SIV 1.6
The vehicle is not exactly a great performer and compared to my 'fun' car it drives like cold treacle. Bought these tyres for reasonable dry and good wet performance.
They tyres are more than adequate in both conditions
Don't work that well in snow, but you can't have everything.
Paid ?100/tyre fitted
The vehicle is not exactly a great performer and compared to my 'fun' car it drives like cold treacle. Bought these tyres for reasonable dry and good wet performance.
They tyres are more than adequate in both conditions
Don't work that well in snow, but you can't have everything.
Paid ?100/tyre fitted
Writing about the Avon ZV5 given 51% (195-65-15-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
Nothing special would be my opening statement. I'm very choosy about tyres, but every now and then I take a steer from the bloke selling them. I've never had a good tip yet. I dont think they have a clue about what there selling. But whenever I've gone with a review and insisted on a particular tyre, I've never been disappointed. If I ran a tyre business, I'd only sell what gets rated here. eg I've just had some bloke try and tell me the ZV5 is as good as the Uniroyal Rainsport2 which I bought for my wifes car. Two words, Alternate Reality!
Anyway, the tyres. Wet grip is better than dry (relatively speaking) It's not a tyre that will forgive you throwing the car around. You have to be quite precise in the way you set the car up for a bend and be smooth all the way round. They don't really seem to respond very well to any sudden changes in steering input.
Feedback is very poor. You find yourself rationalising your faith in their ability to do their job. eg, Car settled, Entry speed correct, line smooth so why wouldn't you go round? You will go round!
To be fair they are ok under braking. But the wear is dissapointing. I'm down to the wear indicators in only 6,000 miles. Although they have worn very evenly, both around and accross the tread.
In summary not a tyre that inspires confidence or makes for an enjoyable drive.
The best tyre I've personally had to date is the Uniroyal 550. Albeit some years ago. They wear out a little quickly as is borne out on here. So I'm going for Rainsport2's this time. They're only ?15 more than the Falken ZE912, a tyre that you can't really knock for the money.
Anyway, the tyres. Wet grip is better than dry (relatively speaking) It's not a tyre that will forgive you throwing the car around. You have to be quite precise in the way you set the car up for a bend and be smooth all the way round. They don't really seem to respond very well to any sudden changes in steering input.
Feedback is very poor. You find yourself rationalising your faith in their ability to do their job. eg, Car settled, Entry speed correct, line smooth so why wouldn't you go round? You will go round!
To be fair they are ok under braking. But the wear is dissapointing. I'm down to the wear indicators in only 6,000 miles. Although they have worn very evenly, both around and accross the tread.
In summary not a tyre that inspires confidence or makes for an enjoyable drive.
The best tyre I've personally had to date is the Uniroyal 550. Albeit some years ago. They wear out a little quickly as is borne out on here. So I'm going for Rainsport2's this time. They're only ?15 more than the Falken ZE912, a tyre that you can't really knock for the money.
Want this tyre? TyreReviews has joined forces with lovetyres.com to offer unbeatable prices on the best rated tyres. Combine the trust of your local fitting centre with these great prices on the best tyres on the market!
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
Excellent grip and braking on ice.
Good grip and braking on snow.
Fantastic handling, grip and braking performance on wet roads.
Average grip and braking on dry.
Very low road noise.(Surprising - Better compare with my summer tyre Pirelli P7).
Negative:
Average aquaplaning behavior.
Very big rolling resistance.
Conclusion:
Best winter tire if you ride mostly on wet, ice or ice melted.
If you ride mostly on the surface of the snow beaten probably the best choice would be dedicated to something heavy snow tyre.