Tyres for the GTI V

Got 225/45R17

Original tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 BW 91W (I guess this is the speed rating W:168mph, one day I'll check them... he he he j/k)
Retails for $243, installed in VW dealership: $289. Discount tire lists: $485 for a pair. (By the way, price is directly proportional to number of tires, nothing hidden...).
UTQG ratings: temp: A, traction: A, treadwear:140  
This tire does NOT have warranty and wears out like hell. First set gone after 15K miles, second after $20k. I drive the car a bit hard and Texas heat must not help, but c'mon!

Time to change, so, looking in Discount Tire at:

	Qty		Product Information		Price		Extended
			Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus (35209) In Stock 225/45ZR-17 91Y BSW A set of 4 tires qualifies for: Michelin Promise Plan (Details)		$167.00		$334.00
			Tire Disposal Fee		$2.99		$5.98
			Valve Stems, Lifetime Rotations				FREE
			Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing		$16.00		$32.00

	(2)		TPMS Rebuild Kit		$7.49		$14.98

					Subtotal		$386.96

TX 8.25% Sales Tax

$29.28

Total: $416.24 for two tires. 500 A A Z*, 45K miles warranty.

Qty Product Information Price Extended Continental ExtremeContact DWS (26859) Usually Available in 24 Hours 225/45ZR17 91W BSW A set of 4 tires qualifies for: $30 Rebate with your CarCareONE card (Details) A set of 4 tires qualifies for: $50 Visa Prepaid Card (Details) $138.00 $276.00 Tire Disposal Fee $2.99 $5.98 Valve Stems, Lifetime Rotations FREE Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing $16.00 $32.00 (2) TPMS Rebuild Kit $7.49 $14.98 Subtotal $328.96 TX 8.25% Sales Tax $24.50 Total:  $353. 540 A A Z*, 50k warranty

Qty		Product Information		Price		Extended
			Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 (11844) Usually Available in 24 Hours 225/45ZR-17 94W XL B		$102.00		$204.00
			Tire Disposal Fee		$2.99		$5.98
			Valve Stems, Lifetime Rotations				FREE
			Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing		$16.00		$32.00

	(2)		TPMS Rebuild Kit		$7.50		$15.00

					Subtotal		$256.98

TX 8.25% Sales Tax

$18.56

Total: $275.54 for two tires (this is the price of one Bridgestone!), 50k miles/5 years warranty, treadwear: 420, temp A, traction A, Z speed rating (149mph). By the way, VW dealer cost was $348 and needed a rebate...

All tyres got good reviews, so, I had to pick one and I went for the Continental. Just didn't want to risk to get the cheapest one, in case I notice it on the handling. So far, as I am not racing, I didn't feel any difference, even with aggressive street driving. Paid about $720 with all the insurances...

UPDATE: tires lasted easily 30k. I am changing them again for the same tire. They are now called

Continental ControlContact Sport AS (some marketing deal with Discount Tire), and retail for $149. Should be $376.22 without including the warranty rebate for the previous tires which didn't last 50kmiles...