GT Tdi DSG has arrived!

**algarve** · 23-04-2013,03:53 PM

Huftons

As a matter of interest what make are your tyres that 'kick up a hell of a din'.
Also like dickt I get no vibration when in gear with the autobrake on.

**dickt** · 23-04-2013,03:59 PM

My P7s are a bit noisier than the Michelins on my Mk5, but I normally have the SD card/radio on, so do not notice too much.

Also, when I was listening for the tyre road noise, I did notice a bit of wind noise - not too much, just a bit annoying. (Not the windows!) I have not been able to track it down. Initial thought was somewhere behind the driver, but noises like wind can be difficult to track down..

**Huftons** · 23-04-2013,07:23 PM

Originally Posted by algarve

Huftons

As a matter of interest what make are your tyres that 'kick up a hell of a din'.
Also like dickt I get no vibration when in gear with the autobrake on.

Tyres are Dunlop Sportmax. The tyre noise is very noticeable though I'm starting to get used to it now. Probably my expectations were tainted by the press reviews stating that road noise was minimal on the Mk 7.

The vibration thing isn't that bad but still noticeable, slip into neutral and it disappears. Engine is still tight (250 miles) so will see if it eases.

**algarve** · 24-04-2013,08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Huftons

Tyres are Dunlop Sportmax. The tyre noise is very noticeable though I'm starting to get used to it now. Probably my expectations were tainted by the press reviews stating that road noise was minimal on the Mk 7.

The vibration thing isn't that bad but still noticeable, slip into neutral and it disappears. Engine is still tight (250 miles) so will see if it eases.

Tyres must be the 18" rims/tyre size by the sounds of it then.

I have Dunlop Sport Maxx RT on 17s and they are quiet.

May be totally different later on as I found out with Bridgestones which did become very noisy.

As you say I would expect the vibration to settle once things bed in

**maisbitt** · 24-04-2013,12:35 PM

Oh dear! I was hoping that 18" wheels would not be coming with Dunlop rubber. My first Roc came with Sport Maxx (R18 235/40) and the slightest pothole collision caused sidewall bulges, knacking the tyre. Considerably worse impacts seen with the Pirelli P7's on my current Roc did no tyre damage at all. I will be fearing the worst for my tyres in the winter if my GTD arrives with Dunlop rubber. Wheel-spin/Tramping was prevalent on my first Roc too, despite it having 30PS less than my current Roc. I would never buy Dunlops myself.

**Norbreck21a** · 24-04-2013,12:43 PM

I'd have to agree with the above, don't like Dunlops one bit myself either. Was hoping for either Pirelli or Continental (which Audi supplies on their 18" alloys).

guess well have to wait and see when the GTD finally arrives then ?

**andyk11** · 24-04-2013,01:30 PM

Agreed on the Dunlop Sport Maxx's not being great. They came factory fitted to an Octavia vRS on 18" rims I had a couple of years ago. I found them noisy and downright scary in the wet! Thankfully the fronts didn't last long due them being prematurely taken out by potholes

**mcmaddy** · 24-04-2013,03:04 PM

Ive got Dunlop Sport maxx tts on my tiguan r line at the minute and up until the cold weather I thought they were great. Then all of a sudden the cold snap did something with the outer blocks of tread and the driving sensation has been terrible. When i checked the build info on the tyre they were over three years old but still have 5-6mm left. Car only had 6000 miles on when i bought it but the lack of mileage combined with the age of the tyres has resulted in premature degradation to the point of not wanting to drive it. The warmer weather has improved the ride 150% and its now lovely to drive. I wouldnt be too bothered if Dunlops came as standard as long as they are Sport Maxx RT. If its Pirellis then they must be Cinturato P7 Blue. Continental would be good also. Looking at close up pics of GTD from Geneva it does look like Dunlops. Both Dunlops and Pirellis have good scores on the mytres website.

**maisbitt** · 24-04-2013,09:23 PM

If my GTD comes with Dunlops I can nigh-on guarantee that VW's choice in fitting them is going to cost me £300 in 2 new front tyres before the following winter is done. First minor pothole hit and they'll be ******* - their cording just doesn't seem strong enough to cope with a bit of stress. As soon as the first one goes i'll be having Michelins fitted to the fronts and taking the second replaced Dunlop as a spare for the backs. I would prefer not to have to do this though. I don't mind paying out for tyres when I get some decent wear out of them rather than suffer a sidewall bulge at 4000 miles in. This was a very common problem for other Scirocco owners fitted with Dunlops on 18" wheels (standard on Scirocco GT).

**mcmaddy** · 24-04-2013,09:47 PM

Were they Dunlop sport Maxx rt? maybe they've changed since then as seems to be new versions of tyres comb out all the time. If I have any tyre issues it'll be going straight to VW to sort. if it means Dunlop getting the tyres sent to them then so be it but I won't be spending a penny on new tyres.