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A lower-budget alternative? I actually also really, really like the General Altimax Arctics.

I live in NE and got Michelin Alpin 4s and like them quite bit. Its not too crazy here and if we get deep snow I have other options. We have an SUV I can use and since the pandemic I can work from home which is a huge help. I haven't driven in snow in years. If you only have the R as your daily and MUST drive in snow then I agree with the above statement that pure winter tires are a better choice. For me the Alpins ride quite nicely and don't feel squirmy or get hard as a rock when the temp drops.

Installed the rear leafs, beam, new KYB struts, the mk3 GTI stub axles, now just waiting on new bearings, rotors, pads, and calipers for both sides.

Well, they have been doing the job as expected. Bedding them was fun (although maybe not necessary?).

R8 coil packs definitely work better IF you’re tuned.

I’ve had Michelins for 8 months now with zero issues.

I bought the same Bridgestone model after the OEMs on my wore down. Made sure to get a proper weight rating and it was way better than the OEMs.

I have changed the ignition coils, spark plugs, MAP sensor, fuel filter, and ran fuel cleaner in the tank twice. The only time it seemed better was for a couple of months after I changed ignition coils (Bosch).

I had EPC light/limp mode and P303 as well about a month ago on my '12 GLI (APR Stage 1+) at 102K miles that recently had a walnut blast and new Denso plugs at around 101K miles. Swapped coil packs as well and still P303 with EPC light/limp mode.

I never use aftermarket coils, nor would I. I have taken out too many bad ones. In fact, a friend put a set of some parts store coils in his daughter's Tiguan, and two weeks later one died.