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[ablackdude2020]

Mind linking/sending the video you found? I have the AS3s and have been thinking about switching to the DWS06 for the softer sidewalls. The AS3s are too firm for me on the stock suspension.

Absolutely, here you go.

Let me add the thumbnail is very misleading lol he drives a BMW in it.

 

[Golfs everyday]

DWS06 is a very street compliant ride, I agree. Only downside (?) is that the side walls are round if it bothers anyone.
They wear incredibly well too.. lasts a very long time.

 

[ablackdude2020]

Got the Contis and Pretoria wheels done yesterday! Thanks to everyone who gave advice on here, I couldn't be happier!

 

[Diggs24]

They'll get better as you break them in over the next few hundred miles or so.

 

[mk7_bk]

welcome, I see you are in DE, I frequent Claymont/Wilmington Area. I would say being a 6mt start here:
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-make-a-mk7-6mt-suck-less.349809/

I like the spring remove (free) and clutch stop (10$) mods the most.

 

[Judas]

man ive been running
BFGoodrich
G-Force Comp 2 A/S
for the past 5 years, maybe ill try continental next, since my tires only last around 20k or so each time, a;lthough ive been eyeing the nokian tire brand

 

[JC_451]

Those BF Goodrich tires are a fine 3rd choice, treadlife isn't the best though.

 

[Judas]

Those BF Goodrich tires are a fine 3rd choice, treadlife isn't the best though.

yeah im about ready to buy my 3rd set lol only 67k miles, do the others not wear as fast?
the orig perillis that came with my car lasted about 12k

 

[theDoktor]

OP, first of all, welcome. After a few years of experience with a good portion of the Golf line over the years and a fair bit of performance driving experience, I would recommend sooner, rather than later, get a performance alignment done on the car, and then, as soon as possible, get yourself to a performance driving school or autocross driving school ASAP before you do anything else on the new car. It won't hurt the car at all and it will help you in more ways than you can comprehend. The most critical part on the car is the wheel nut behind the wheel.
There are several links on this forum on optimum alignment settings. The settings provided by @RacingManiac are highly recommended. Use the Search function.

 

[JC_451]

yeah im about ready to buy my 3rd set lol only 67k miles, do the others not wear as fast?
the orig perillis that came with my car lasted about 12k

There are definitely other tires that will last longer but almost every tire gets performance from sacrificing tread life. Some of this is driving style though, launches, hard corners, high speed all chew up your tires.

There's a fair chance that other high performers will suffer the same quick wearing fate. Pretty good chance you'll just end up shredding the more expensive tires at the exact same rate, and that makes it hard to justify the extra cost up front.

 

[ablackdude2020]

welcome, I see you are in DE, I frequent Claymont/Wilmington Area. I would say being a 6mt start here:
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-make-a-mk7-6mt-suck-less.349809/

I like the spring remove (free) and clutch stop (10$) mods the most.

wow this is awesome! Thanks for sharing I had no idea there were so many easy mods that would help this much.

 

[ablackdude2020]

OP, first of all, welcome. After a few years of experience with a good portion of the Golf line over the years and a fair bit of performance driving experience, I would recommend sooner, rather than later, get a performance alignment done on the car, and then, as soon as possible, get yourself to a performance driving school or autocross driving school ASAP before you do anything else on the new car. It won't hurt the car at all and it will help you in more ways than you can comprehend. The most critical part on the car is the wheel nut behind the wheel.
There are several links on this forum on optimum alignment settings. The settings provided by @RacingManiac are highly recommended. Use the Search function.

Thank you very much for sharing this as I wasn't even aware a "performance" alignment was a thing. I'll definitely do some more research on it.

 

[tmw2442]

Thank you very much for sharing this as I wasn't even aware a "performance" alignment was a thing. I'll definitely do some more research on it.

Set Zero toe in the rear....

 

[theDoktor]

Set Zero toe in the rear....

Zero toe in the rear can make the rear twitchy. Most prefer just a bit of toe-in to settle things down. Experiment with caution here.

 

[chillax]

DWS06 is a very street compliant ride, I agree. Only downside (?) is that the side walls are round if it bothers anyone.
They wear incredibly well too.. lasts a very long time.

That basically means they bulge out a bit? I was thinking it shouldn't be too noticeable in 225/40/18.