Just ordered a set of nankang xr611 in the size above anyone run these on there mk1??what they like? Have read a few people dont use them like them?? More the size then the actuall tire

All depends on what size rim you are running them on. Huge difference between 5.5 6 and 7. I've ran 205's in the past on 13x7's. I wouldn't want any more side wall bulge on a narrower rim.
Shaun

13x6 mini lights, tyres I have are 7to 8 yrs old n really off, so anything will be better I hope they are ok worried a bit I wont like em

I would love to hear what you think of these tyres handling wise.
 
Ive persisted with 13x6.5 inch rims on my mk2 for a while and finding good tyres that arent a semi-slick is tough.
 
I have used (and rate highly) Falken ZE912 in 205/60 on the back and 185/60 on front but they are expensive for a 13
 
Ive just bought 2x GT brand 205/60s and they are shocking. You can hear them cry whenever you think about turning. They are on the back which should make it fun but the sidewalls are that spongy that you feel like you are going to tank slap just changing lanes.
So yea very interested to see what you think!
 
Cheers,
Ryan

I just put a pair of 185/60/13 Hankook H437 Ventus V2 on the front of my MK1, 13x6 rims. $95ea fitted & balanced.
I haven't driven with them yet but I'll let you know they go :)
 http://www.hankooktyre.co...les_H457_guide_low.pdf

I have two being fitted today, I will try them on the car especially the front for clearNce ect then decided weather to go them alround or opt for the 185 on the front 205 on the back anything has to be better then wat I had

Road tested tonight. They're no Bridgestone Potenza but grip pretty well and quiet.
I have 205's on the back and they have a harder time keeping traction. Due to the age of the rubber and 4kg less weight compared to the steel wheels that were on there.  

Had two fitted up and tested, they are fantastic to say the least, the 205s fit nicely on the rear and only touch the iner guard slightly on the front right when I pretend im riccardo, got another 2 205s in today will get them fitted up and try get some or even 1 photo up, cheers

Nice one. Some photos would be great.

Not to happy, the cars sat and the tyres relaxed/stretched out and having clearance issues front and rear really should have gone 185s I think, anyone had this clearance problem and fixed it with out going over the top arches ect??