Tyres for Polo TSI

[vw74]

Due for a new set of tyres for my 2012 Polo TSI. Any better than the standard ContiPremiumContact2 ... 63000k on these, but two are now due for change. I'll change all 4, but should I consider any other brand for superior whatever? Thoughts?

[Hoodie]

63,000km is pretty good, if the price is right stick with what you know.

[AndrewBurns]

I think I'll be lucky to get 20000km out if the re050's on my gti :p

[LD_mart]

Way too many variables in your question, What do you want most from your tyre?

Bridgestone RE002 will easily out perform any tyre in the Dry & Wet but will only last 40-50k depending on how you drive.

63k is pretty good for a tyre.

[Hail22]

Due for a new set of tyres for my 2012 Polo TSI. Any better than the standard ContiPremiumContact2 ... 63000k on these, but two are now due for change. I'll change all 4, but should I consider any other brand for superior whatever? Thoughts?

I'd go RE002's and wait till next month as i suspect Bridgestone will have a spring special buy 3 and get 1 free.

Or Goodyear F1 AS2

[pontiff]

If you are happy with them and can afford their price, i would stick with them, they are a great tyre for the wear, noise (lack of) and performance they provide.

Depending on their price, its almost cheaper to buy a set of new wheels/tyres that someone has taken off when they bought new wheels from new.

doesnt say where you are from but I have a set that I could sell, but its only really worth it if you are in VIC for pickup

[Mountainman]

Bridgestone RE002 will easily out perform any tyre in the Dry & Wet but will only last 40-50k depending on how you drive.

I got 70k out of mine on my Forester and they still had 10k left in them. And they weren't spared. Very grippy and the most durable tyre I've ever used.

[vw74]

Thanks guys. Reaffirms my thinking then ... rear tyres still have 15000k left, so will change front with same ... oh, and this my wife's car driven up and down the freeway, which explains much about tyrewear I think.

[Nivlac]

i found this site that i used for my selection as i also did not know what to go for. 17 Inch Tyres reviews - TyreReviews

[kar2390]

Has anyone tried Bridgestone Ecopia's?

[Rhtside]

Anyone got an option changing from a 215x40x17 to a 215x45x17? Change the speedo a little but many more options in this size....

[pontiff]

Speak to gavs, he has done this. Aside from the speedo, it does give u a lt of different tyre options.. Gavs went the s02 or similar I think (great tyres!!)

[ATYPIC]

Anyone got an option changing from a 215x40x17 to a 215x45x17

By all means use a 215/45 but also understand it's a significantly larger overall diameter tyre of at least 20mm. Most tyre brands vary slightly but in general that's the difference over the 215/40.

215/40 = 603.8mm
215/45 = 625.3mm

215/40-R17 vs 215/45-R17 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator

If you are lowered and/or running spacers then be prepared for some rubbing with the higher sidewall tyres.

[Rhtside]

Thanks for that info. Anyone got an opinion on the dunlop sp sport maxx verses bridgestone adrenaline re002?

[Hail22]

Thanks for that info. Anyone got an opinion on the dunlop sp sport maxx verses bridgestone adrenaline re002?

Cannot recommend the RE002 from Bridgestone enough, extremely good handling in the dry, good handling in the wet, great in corners and pretty good wear rating.