Scirocco Central

Hi all,

I collect my Rocco next week and will be looking to change the front tyres in the very near future.

Any suggestions on the favoured tyre to consider? Obviously price would also be a consideration.

Your views and opinions would be much appreciated.

Mine came from the factory with P Zeros and they've actually been rather good. So my recommendation would be either these or Goodyear F1s, based on previous experience.

I find Camskill offer a good range and price, although you do need to sort out the fitting yourself.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s24p0/Ca ... 35_35_R_19" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for that. I've got P Zeros on the back so will prob go for them. I know a good garage that will fit tyres at £10 each so I'll factor that into the price when I look on Camskill. Thanks again.

These are the OEM ones. They have a K1 suffix.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s24p1013 ... se%3A_72dB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2 by far the best. i had dunlop sp sport max before and had to get rid of them because with them on, my scirocco might as well not have a first and second gear in the wet!

Going for the Pirelli P Zero K1 as they are what was stock on the car from new!! Thanks for all the advice.

Jas23 wrote:Going for the Pirelli P Zero K1 as they are what was stock on the car from new!! Thanks for all the advice.

Good choice, although I notice the price at Camskill has creeped up slightly. I bought a couple last August and they were £152 each. I bought them because I had never seen them so cheap and yet to fit them to my car. Should be going on soon though.

Paid £170 each fitted at my local garage so well pleased. When I purchased the car the VW dealership had put on two brand new budget Chinese tyres!!! Blithering cheap skate idiots. They would have been lethal in the wet!!!

Jas23 wrote:Paid £170 each fitted at my local garage so well pleased. When I purchased the car the VW dealership had put on two brand new budget Chinese tyres!!! Blithering cheap skate idiots. They would have been lethal in the wet!!!

That's a great fitted price

That's pretty sad that a VW dealership did that. They make a big thing about OEM quality parts, you would expect them to have a similar mindset with tyres. You'll notice a big difference with the P Zeros.

I've remained with the PZero as originally fitted from new as they stick to the road like glue. They also are costing me @ £ 200 fitted with the VAT which might be OK given normal wear and tear but I've suffered about five side-wall punctures from I suspect potholes. I'm guessing this is not likely to be related to the tyre manufacturer, rather the low profile, but its a painful hit to the running costs of a Rocco.

One 600 mile journey, two potholes and two more PZs with sidewall damage have to be scrapped. Mid journey so couldn't shop around, bill £ 500- at VW dealer. I made the point that a Rocco with 19" and PZs may no longer be fit for purpose for UK roads which they dodged the answer to but I believe is a point. These low profile tyres with ACC on sports setting are great for cornering on smooth tarmac, but don’t seem built to survive potholes. The particular potholes for my current situation have been measured and photographed so will have a pop at a claim with relevant local councils although it will be a long slog by all accounts. My insurance is not covering it even though one of those scrapped tyres is only two weeks old. Plan B is to consider 18” wheels and a stronger tyre with higher sidewalls but less performance orientated. Kind of defeats the point of having a Rocco ?

Avon ZZ5's.

you are supposed to drive around the potholes, not into them


I have driven my Scirocco around 70000 km on worse roads than UK roads and not had a problem. This is with 235/35-19 and 235/30-20

Another PZero with side wall damage. another + £200- bill. What's real annoying this time is the tyre pressure indicator did not show on the dashboard and I so I ended up driving off before I found out.

Because the TPMS uses the wheel speed sensors to detect a drop in pressure the wheel needs to do some revolutions before it can be triggered.

Check out Camskill, 235/35x19 P Zeros are quite a bit cheaper than £200, even after you take delivery and fitting into account.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s24p1013 ... se%3A_72dB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ryy wrote:Avon ZZ5's.

+1

Running mine on these and can't fault them, quiet, have rim protectors, loads of grip & look great.

Paid £134 fitted.

Just put 2 new Bridgestone Potenzas on mine at £158 each (inc. fitting)