You are here: Forums Hatchbacks Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen TDI Models

Volkswagen TDI Models

2478 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 9:34 AM

You are in the Volkswagen Golf Forum. Your Host is pf_flyer

What is this discussion about? Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, Diesel, Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon

Messages Page 244 of 249 1 ... 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 ... 249 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#2424 of 2478 Re: 2005 Beetle [reid12] by bpeebles Mar 26, 2009 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: reid12 (Mar 25, 2009 6:07 pm) The factory tires are pretty crappy when it comes to premature wearout. If you try to replace with exact same tires... you will find there is NO MILAGE WARANTEE at all on them.   Consider getting 4-wheel alignment before installing QUALITY tires with a milage-warantee. Rotate them at least once a year. They should last for well over 50,000 miles. Replies to this message: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm) cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 5:59 pm) bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) and 2 more... bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:11 pm)
#2425 of 2478 Re: 2005 Beetle [bpeebles] by reid12 Mar 26, 2009 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 5:10 pm) thanks for the reply. Can you recommend a good replacement model and brand. I have looked at Michelin and Continetal. Both are similiar. Pricing a good tire is not an issue. We have a place near us called Discount Tire. They can get me just about any brand of that I want to put on her.   Thanks for the info on what to do. Replies to this message: cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 5:59 pm) bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 7:56 pm) shipo (Mar 26, 2009 8:47 pm) bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:11 pm)
#2426 of 2478 Re: 2005 Beetle [reid12] by cosmo Mar 26, 2009 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm) I suggest you consider buying five Michelin Primacy MXV4's. These tires seem to be the highest rated all-season touring tires. I'm putting a set on my 2006 Jetta TDI because the original Bridgestones wore out. All auto makers are now recommending not using tires that are more than 5-7 years old, so I rotate all five tires to avoid having an old spare that is unsafe. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 7:56 pm) shipo (Mar 26, 2009 8:47 pm)
#2427 of 2478 Re: 2005 Beetle [reid12] by bpeebles Mar 26, 2009 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm) I run nothing but NOKIAN tires on my vehicles.   For me, it is important to have traction and safety in the winter months here in Vermont. The WRG2 is one of the only tires on the planet which is rated for summer AND winter (not just an "all season" tire which is NOT rated for snow.)   NOKIAN also stands by their products. I used to own a 4X4 Honda Civic which used to really wear through tires. I went back to the tire-seller to exercise the tire-warantee and NOKIAN replaced all 4 tires for about $15/tire (pro-rated pricing) They did this about 3 times over the time I owned that vehicle!   Also, I demand low rolling resistance to get the most MPG out of my Jetta TDI. These tires deliver with up to 56 MPG on the highway. (I have xcell charts to prove it!)   My eldest daughter has a NB (New Beetle) with 4 NOKIAN WRs on it. I have driven it in the snow and it does well.   If winter performance is not a priority for you... NOKIAN also offers summer-only tires.
#2428 of 2478 Re: 2005 Beetle [cosmo] by bpeebles Mar 26, 2009 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 5:59 pm) Michelin DOES NOT provide any milage-wearout warantee at all. Given that the original MXV4s on my Jetta only lasted only about 24K miles... these tires are NOT worth the price they ask. (about 30% higher than simular tires)   When price and longevity are considerd, there are better tire-choices available than Michelin. Replies to this message: cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 7:56 pm) shipo (Mar 26, 2009 8:47 pm)
#2429 of 2478 Re: 2005 Beetle [bpeebles] by cosmo Mar 26, 2009 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) I have a warranty for 60K miles tread life within six years for the Primacy MXV4's in my hand, and I can read. If you are concerned about winter driving, the Nokian's do not provide the ice traction of dedicated studless winter tires. I drive mountain passes several times each winter, and I would not risk my life with "snow" tires.
#2430 of 2478 Purchased 2005 NB by jkinzel Mar 26, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Today I took the plunge and purchased a used 2005 New Beetle TDI, GLS and DSG transmission with 47,000 miles. CarFax shows it to be clean. I was told the factory warranty has run out, but I can buy an extended warranty that averages out to about $1000 a year for three or four years. A bit steep I say, but VW repairs are really steep. Might be better to keep the $3K in a repair account and hope for the best. We tend to keep cars a long time. I traded a 1993 Explorer with 208000 miles, we purchased new, for the NB. $1,200 they gave me. Bpeebles, would you be so kind as to tell me the fuel treatment you use. I know it has been gone over hundreds of times, but I have been away from the threads for a while. What sweet ride, can’t wait to take it over the mountains (Cascades). Replies to this message: gagrice (Mar 27, 2009 5:56 am)
#2431 of 2478 Re: 2005 Beetle [bpeebles] by shipo Mar 26, 2009 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) Keep in mind that Michelin sells many tires that carry the MXV4 tag, and also keep in mind that your Jetta certainly did not come with the Michelin Primacy MXV4. More than likely, your Jetta came with Michelin Energy MXV4s, tires that I had on a former BMW, and tires that, while they are decent, are ranked no where near as highly as the Primacy MXV4.   Best regards, Shipo
#2432 of 2478 Re: Purchased 2005 NB [jkinzel] by gagrice Mar 27, 2009 (5:56 am)
Replying to: jkinzel (Mar 26, 2009 8:15 pm) I did not know they put the DSG in the 2005 Beetle TDI. I have only been watching for a 2006 model. That is one of my choices as run about. My neighbor has an older NB TDI with about 200K miles. He loves the car and it looks like new. He and his wife drive it more than any of their other cars. Well getting 50 MPG could be the reason....

Messages Page 244 of 249 1 ... 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 ... 249 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Hatchbacks Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen TDI Models