What brand tyres are people using?

[JCM308]

Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading the rims on my polo in the next couple of months to 17x7 and I was wondering what brand and size tyres people have been running. I know there is a tyre and wheel thread already on the forum but I thought I'd still ask the question just in case there has been any updates.

Thanks guys.

[VW GTI]

Sticky: The Official Polo Tire Thread

Pretty much everyone has updated their posts in there if they have changed tyres.

[JCM308]

Sticky: The Official Polo Tire Thread

Pretty much everyone has updated their posts in there if they have changed tyres.

Thanks mate but I was looking for more specific details on people that are running 17's.

[VW GTI]

I was wondering what brand and size tyres people have been running.

Thanks mate but I was looking for more specific details on people that are running 17's.

You haven't asked for anything different as brand/size is exactly what is in the thread.

What does 'more specific' mean?

We can't help you if you don't say what you want to know...

Also, I have 17s, see here for my thoughts.

[JCM308]

That's the kind of info I was after. The tyre thread only has 4 pages and alot of it is either people that are still running 16's or just random chit chat. Hence the reason I started this thread to get info specifically off people that are running 17" wheels.

[VW GTI]

Understandable... that post I linked is in that thread though :p

It looks to me like the main options are the Maragoni's or Michelin's. They are very different. One (Michelin) is a road tyre with exceptional cornering grip and not so great straight line grip and the other (Maragoni) is a track tyre for road with great handling but less comfort/more noise.

[JCM308]

Maragoni, that's not a brand I'm familiar with. Do you have any more info on these or some website links? Other things I was looking for was tyre width, 205 vs 215 on the 7 inch rims. Judging off some of the posts I've seen people have mixed feelings towards the larger width.

[DaveMack]

Understandable... that post I linked is in that thread though :p

It looks to me like the main options are the Maragoni's or Michelin's. They are very different. One (Michelin) is a road tyre with exceptional cornering grip and not so great straight line grip and the other (Maragoni) is a track tyre for road with great handling but less comfort/more noise.

Not entirely true, Sam. I've got the Marangonis (16s ... not 17s) and they're not a track tyre ... nor are they any noisier than the Contis were. Rhys has the same tires in 17s and I think his comments were similar. They are a softer tire than the Contis and have amazing grip ... but I wouldn't call them a track tire.

Dave

[VW GTI]

Maragoni, that's not a brand I'm familiar with. Do you have any more info on these or some website links? Other things I was looking for was tyre width, 205 vs 215 on the 7 inch rims. Judging off some of the posts I've seen people have mixed feelings towards the larger width.

Some say 215 fits without rubbing. I'm not so sure as I had 225s for a bit and they rubbed like a Thai massage shop.

There is a link and some info on the Marangonis in that thread somewhere too.

Not entirely true, Sam. I've got the Marangonis (16s ... not 17s) and they're not a track tyre ... nor are they any noisier than the Contis were. Rhys has the same tires in 17s and I think his comments were similar. They are a softer tire than the Contis and have amazing grip ... but I wouldn't call them a track tire.

Dave

Sorry, I meant track bred... they are basically semi-slicks, but a ride friendly version

[RhysQ]

Maragoni, that's not a brand I'm familiar with. Do you have any more info on these or some website links? Other things I was looking for was tyre width, 205 vs 215 on the 7 inch rims. Judging off some of the posts I've seen people have mixed feelings towards the larger width.

hey mate, i have the Marangoni's and once this set wears out....i'll be getting another for sure. me and dave both got them from Jax tyres so if you find a dealer close to you.....you'll ge them.

here's my thoughts on them....and piccies

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=18836&highlight=marangonis

Cheers,
Rhys

[Kai]

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[JCM308]

hey mate, i have the Marangoni's and once this set wears out....i'll be getting another for sure. me and dave both got them from Jax tyres so if you find a dealer close to you.....you'll ge them.

here's my thoughts on them....and piccies

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=18836&highlight=marangonis

Cheers,
Rhys

Thanks Rhys.

Those tyres look awesome. How long have you been running them for now? What's the wet traction like?

Cheers,
John

[pixl]

I went to my local Jax QuickFit to enquire about the Marangoni's as I've read a bit about them here. Not only do they look awesome, but apparently quieter than the Contis.

I asked the guy about them and he laughed... "Quiet? Compared to an RE001 they're quiet, yes. Stick with the Contis."

Even Bob Jane/Bridgestone and Tyre Power in my area all consider the Conti to be far superior as far as comfort/road noise in concerned.

So.... someone is BSing me.

[DaveMack]

I went to my local Jax QuickFit to enquire about the Marangoni's as I've read a bit about them here. Not only do they look awesome, but apparently quieter than the Contis.

I asked the guy about them and he laughed... "Quiet? Compared to an RE001 they're quiet, yes. Stick with the Contis."

Even Bob Jane/Bridgestone and Tyre Power in my area all consider the Conti to be far superior as far as comfort/road noise in concerned.

So.... someone is BSing me.

Contis cost more ... and have softer sidewalls. I've had both and prefer the Marangonis.

Dave

[Grant]

I went to my local Jax QuickFit to enquire about the Marangoni's as I've read a bit about them here. Not only do they look awesome, but apparently quieter than the Contis.

I asked the guy about them and he laughed... "Quiet? Compared to an RE001 they're quiet, yes. Stick with the Contis."

Even Bob Jane/Bridgestone and Tyre Power in my area all consider the Conti to be far superior as far as comfort/road noise in concerned.

So.... someone is BSing me.

contis are a dealer favourite cos they cost more... i would trust 1st hand reviews from fellow polo drivers than a tyre dealer