Volkswagen Golf parts reviews

New Brembo front rotors. New StopTech brake pads at 75k miles

Have R3's on my Golf and love them. I know, wrong forum, but we all use winter tires. Going on soon for the second season.

I would highly recommend - Michelin X-ICE Snow Blizzak WS90 Either are phenomenal tires for snow & ice. I have used multiple Blizzak WS series for my EVO 8/9/10s and STi's, and used the X-ICE on the last 3 STi's I had. I plan on using the Michelin X-ICE on the factory wheels on my 2022 GTI S, because I like the better cornering stability of the sidewall vs. Blizzak...the Blizzak's have an extremely soft sidewall, and if you corner too hard it feels like the tires just want to roll over. Remember to take them off once it gets above 40 degrees otherwise you are going to wear the tread out quickly because the cell material is so soft.

I've had some good luck with OEM Vw therye where either Varta or another OEM factory battery. 7 years on one...and also 3 years till 50%, lots of variables, to make a battery last or not last.

In stock Audi VW Turbocharger - Borg Warner 06F145702C Audi VW Turbocharger - Borg Warner 06F145702C

Denso 5749 non projected

So I came to event day on my normal Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres. In practice, I found that on the R-spec I could do an 89 second lap, but consistently run at 92 seconds (I could do consecutive 90 second laps, but brakes would become the weak link after about 4 consecutive laps). On the street tyres I could do a 93 second lap, but due to brakes again, nominated at 95 second lap.

I run PS4AS's on my R, and I've been VERY happy with them. Good all-season tire that performs almost as well as PS4S in the dry.

I had Akebono pads last time out with OEM and they were great. Low dust although they wore rather quickly.

I'd be more concerned about the Optima battery - they have been crap quality for years now. Probably better than VW OEM junk though.