215/40/17 tyres hard to find??

[Tigger]

I am trying to find a tyre place that stocks 215/40/17 tyres!
(need to replace the original Dunlops that came on the Polo GTI)
It seems like they all say the same thing "thats an odd size...have to order it in etc..."

I have been quoted $250+ per tyre...

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

[mwa]

Hey Tigger

Try KMart. They usually have the Dunlops in stock and at $60 - $70 cheaper

[VWplo]

have a look at this thread
hail has been having the same issue

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f128/polo-6r-tyre-advice-84656.html

[Martin]

It's annoying (my Mazda also has an odd size)

4 X NEW 215-40-17 KUMHO KU31 TYRES! TOYOTA HONDA MAZDA VW | eBay

BLACKLION 215/40R17XL 87W BU66

KUMHO 215/40R17 87W KU27

[Nuggos]

I got a set of KU31 for 450 delivered ! in 215/40/17
Got them from st georges tyres, i think they get them form parralel imports

[MrDeathLad]

+1 for St George Tyres. cheap, easy to buy from, quick delivery, and did i mention cheap?

(its a diffferent size tyre but...) ku39 215/35r18 @local bob jane would have been 260 each, St G was 145 each plus 80 delivery for all 4

[car_nut]

I am trying to find a tyre place that stocks 215/40/17 tyres!
(need to replace the original Dunlops that came on the Polo GTI)
It seems like they all say the same thing "thats an odd size...have to order it in etc..."

I have been quoted $250+ per tyre...

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

a quick search revealed

Tyres

you might need to check if the speed ratings etc are OK

[noone]

Same fitment as many Polo 9N3 owners on 17's. There is a sticky with over 400 posts.
I had Ku31's which are good for the $100-120 a corner price for the first 1/2 of their life.
Currently running Federal 595 RSR's on the front at closer to $200 a corner (lotsa grip in the dry, hoping for 20,000 kms)

Other options include, Nexen N6000, Bridgestone RE002, Goodyear Eagle F1, Achilles ATR Sport, Pirelli P Zero Nero.