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    So need to grab some new Tyres for the Caravalle... I have 2 choices.
    Stick with the new versions of the Bridgestone Duravis (now R411's) which came with the van new or jump to Yokohama RY818's - Both are priced the same - the Yokohamas are in stock.. the Bridgestones would need to be ordered in.

    Any thoughts on Yokohama RY818?

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    Originally posted by question? View Post
    So need to grab some new Tyres for the Caravalle... I have 2 choices.
    Stick with the new versions of the Bridgestone Duravis (now R411's) which came with the van new or jump to Yokohama RY818's - Both are priced the same - the Yokohamas are in stock.. the Bridgestones would need to be ordered in.

    Any thoughts on Yokohama RY818?
    No worries with Yokahama.....had them on my T5 and they were quiet and wore well.
    I also have Continental Vanco Contacs 2 on and they have been good too. Not sure if they come in your size...mine are 16's

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    • #3
      There are at least 2 threads already discussing the tyres in T5 FAQ... stickie T5 Tyres 17" what is available in OZ

      So, I'm moving this one to the Wheels section
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      • #4
        Thanks.. I tried advance searches for T5 and Tyres before posting a new thread.

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        • #5
          Went with the Yokohamas as well.

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          • #6
            Not intending to hijack your thread mate, however I have a question to ask everyone...I currently have a full set of Continentals conti sport 2s on my Polo 215/40r17....would it be possible for me to slap on 215/45/r17's? (more variety and choices of tyres).

            My vehicle is stock ride height and I'm not intending to change that anytime soon (no coilies or springs).

            Cheers

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
              Not intending to hijack your thread mate, however I have a question to ask everyone...I currently have a full set of Continentals conti sport 2s on my Polo 215/40r17....would it be possible for me to slap on 215/45/r17's? (more variety and choices of tyres).

              My vehicle is stock ride height and I'm not intending to change that anytime soon (no coilies or springs).

              Cheers
              Go for 205/45... about 10mm more in overall diameter than 215/40 but less than the 215/45 you speak of (at least 20mm more in overall diameter) ....which I believe is a little too much for the Polo IMO.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by ATYPIC View Post
                Go for 205/45... about 10mm more in overall diameter than 215/40 but less than the 215/45 you speak of (at least 20mm more in overall diameter) ....which I believe is a little too much for the Polo IMO.
                My Talladega wheels are already running the full width of the tread...that would be overly touchy to do...

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
                  My Talladega wheels are already running the full width of the tread...that would be overly touchy to do...
                  Not sure what you mean here...can you elaborate on what would be overly touchy to do?

                  I was referring to overall tyre diameters relative to the 215/40... not tread widths because as I understand it you want the 45 series due to the more tyre options available. But if you just go up to 45 series without changing the width down...you will get a larger rolling diameter over and above the 215/40 which you may not want.

                  Take Advan AD08 tyres as an example:
                  215/40 = Overall Diameter = 604
                  205/45 = Overall Diameter = 614
                  215/45 = Overall Diameter = 624

                  I think the 215/45 @ 20mm more overall is too much for the Polo and as your car is not lowered, it might look like its sitting rather high...which the Polos already are.
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                  • #10
                    Well as you're aware of the Continentals have a "Wheel protection" lip on the rubber that acts as a guard for the rim from gutter rash...however with my wheels being 7.5 compared to the original boavista 7' width its literally sitting flush with the tyre wall face...so wouldn't going to a 205 mean I'm reducing the overall width?



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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
                      Well as you're aware of the Continentals have a "Wheel protection" lip on the rubber that acts as a guard for the rim from gutter rash...however with my wheels being 7.5 compared to the original boavista 7' width its literally sitting flush with the tyre wall face...so wouldn't going to a 205 mean I'm reducing the overall width
                      You'll get just a very small amount of stretch, bugger all really... and yes the tread will be reduced by 10mm but you'll barely notice it especially with a slightly higher profile tyre in the 45 series.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by ATYPIC View Post
                        You'll get just a very small amount of stretch, bugger all really... and yes the tread will be reduced by 10mm but you'll barely notice it especially with a slightly higher profile tyre in the 45 series.
                        If the wheel is already stretching the rubber I fear it would be just as bad with 1cm less width on the tread...I guess it would be safer to just stick with 215/40r17...I just dislike the fact that I have minimal choice =/

                        Currently the load rating is 87w...would it be dangerous to go 83w load rating?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
                          If the wheel is already stretching the rubber I fear it would be just as bad with 1cm less width on the tread...I guess it would be safer to just stick with 215/40r17...I just dislike the fact that I have minimal choice =/

                          Currently the load rating is 87w...would it be dangerous to go 83w load rating?
                          I don't know how hard you've been looking but there's a plethora of 215/40R17 tyres out there, and with good reviews might I add.

                          Federal 595 RSR
                          Federal 595 EVO
                          Federal 595
                          Advan Neova AD08
                          Yokohama Parada
                          Yokohama S Drive
                          Bridgestone RE002
                          Toyo Proxes 4
                          Kumho ECSTA KU31

                          I'll stop there for now.
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                          • #14
                            what are your thoughts on these?

                            PIRELLI 215/40R17 83W PZERO NERO | PIRELLI PZERO NERO Tyre - OzzyTyres

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
                              Get on it at that price.
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