Replacement tires for 99.5 Jetta TDI
 

Yes, David. I drive the same car and just installed a set of four BF
Goodrich Traction T/A H's from Tire Rack @ $63/tire. It is currently their
highest-rated performance all season. It has a nice 440 rating for
treadware. I live in suburban Phila and they should do the trick for our
climate. As "sticker tires", already they seem to outhandle the former
Conti Sport Contacts and the original Goodyears that came on the car. I am
presently at 120K. Good luck with yours.

Mike
1999.5 Jetta TDI
2004 Touareg V8
1992 Passat GL
"David Heverly" > wrote in message
m...
> Folks:
>
> I'm looking to replace my second set of tires on my 1999.5 Jetta TDI.
> It originally came with Michelin X Ones, which were great. I replaced
> them with some Khumo tires which I was not as pleased with. They were
> "ok", but not great. Somehow they "cupped" along the way, despite
> several alignments and even though they aren't completely worn down, I
> want to replace them.
>
> My tire dealer says he has some Delta tires which are made by Cooper.
> He says they have softer rubber than the Khumo tires and the ride
> characteristics are much like the original X Ones. I'd say "Yeah,
> Right!" if not for the fact that he used to be the service manager at
> the local VW Dealer.
>
> I live in Central PA, so I need an all season tire. I have a bit of a
> lead foot, but I'm no competition driver. I think the fastest I'v had
> this car going is 85 and that was on a straight stretch of highway. I
> usually travel 65 to 75 when I can get away with it.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions for some reasonable priced replacement
> tires?
>
> Thanks
>
> David

Yes, David. I drive the same car and just installed a set of four BF
Goodrich Traction T/A H's from Tire Rack @ $63/tire. It is currently their
highest-rated performance all season. It has a nice 440 rating for
treadware. I live in suburban Phila and they should do the trick for our
climate. As "sticker tires", already they seem to outhandle the former
Conti Sport Contacts and the original Goodyears that came on the car. I am
presently at 120K. Good luck with yours.

Mike
1999.5 Jetta TDI
2004 Touareg V8
1992 Passat GL
"David Heverly" > wrote in message
m...
> Folks:
>
> I'm looking to replace my second set of tires on my 1999.5 Jetta TDI.
> It originally came with Michelin X Ones, which were great. I replaced
> them with some Khumo tires which I was not as pleased with. They were
> "ok", but not great. Somehow they "cupped" along the way, despite
> several alignments and even though they aren't completely worn down, I
> want to replace them.
>
> My tire dealer says he has some Delta tires which are made by Cooper.
> He says they have softer rubber than the Khumo tires and the ride
> characteristics are much like the original X Ones. I'd say "Yeah,
> Right!" if not for the fact that he used to be the service manager at
> the local VW Dealer.
>
> I live in Central PA, so I need an all season tire. I have a bit of a
> lead foot, but I'm no competition driver. I think the fastest I'v had
> this car going is 85 and that was on a straight stretch of highway. I
> usually travel 65 to 75 when I can get away with it.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions for some reasonable priced replacement
> tires?
>
> Thanks
>
> David