The Official Polo Tyre Thread

[polomatic]

HI everyone,

Looking at replacing two of the tyres on my Polo GTi, front two are already falken 912's, with a couple of cheapies (roadstones) on the back thanks to the old owner. Looking to replace these with two more falken 912s or TOyo proxes 4. Can get them both for the same price per tyre so looking for some feedback on which is better for Canberra (very cold, can be very hot, slippery and drizzly, I like to drive pretty conservatively with the occasional speedy run, would like long life tyres that are fairly comfy for those syd-canberra trips) At the moment I can get both tyres for about $125 each not fitted

Thanks!

[jasn78]

Hey mate where can u get the proxes from at that price?

[Bubu]

Im up for some new tyres soon and after going through this thread I think I may have set a record on here.

The GTI is just shy, by a few hundred, of hitting 70,000 and im still on the Contis that came with the car when I bought it new. No its not a type-o, the car is almost on seventy thousand kilometers on the original Contis. They still have about 1mm before it hits the tread wear marker.

The car has been APR flashed at around 5,000kms and it probably only done about 10kms with the flash turned off (standard tune). Although the car has never seen a race track I dont drive it like a grandma, corners have been great fun in the GTI since fitting the rear Whiteline swaybar a few years ago.

I was going to get another set of the CS2 (got only one quote at $215) but came on here to see what other options I had. I am surprised there are quite a few who really dont like the CS2.

Now im not sure if I should stay with the CS2 or try something else. I been happy with the CS2 but after reading through here, there may be better options.

[kaanage]

Wow, that is a record for a performance tyre.
I think most of the negative comments about the CSC2's have been due to the relatively soft sidewalls that make the car feel a little less taught than some other brands (as well as being more easily damaged by kerb strikes). They are a lighter tyre as a result which is good for suspension control and acceleration/decceleration.

If you're happy with them, there's no reason to get another tyre ($215 a corner for 205/45R16 sounds great - I had to pay more for a 195/55R15 CPC2)

[polomatic]

jasn78 ozzy tyres or saveontyres.com.au i think. They were on special for that price, might normally be a bit more. Those prices are also unfitted. Would you go the PX4s over the Falkens? I'm leaning towards the Falkens, i think the PX4s might wear a bit too quickly for me

[kaanage]

Just got a set of 205/50R15 Yokohama A048R's fitted for $229 each
If you want some track tyres, see http://www.tractiontyres.com.au/pdfs...a4flyer_v2.pdf

[jasn78]

jasn78 ozzy tyres or saveontyres.com.au i think. They were on special for that price, might normally be a bit more. Those prices are also unfitted. Would you go the PX4s over the Falkens? I'm leaning towards the Falkens, i think the PX4s might wear a bit too quickly for me

thanks mate, what size did you go for?

[polomatic]

thanks mate, what size did you go for?

205/45/16 for my 2006 9N3 GTi. Already had two falkens on the front so I figured might as well complete the set. Heard good things about the proxes though

[Polo GTEye N9]

Car - 08 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 17x7.5
New Tyre - Achilles ATR Sport
Tyre Size - 205/4/17
Old Tyre - Conti
Km's On Old Tyre - 60000km
Km's On New Tyre - 200km

The conti's were good and that included 4000k's around Tassie enjoying as many Targa roads we could find. Have been wanting them to wear out for a year. Even with 132 KATW they refused to give in.
The Achilles ATR Sports at $115 F&B by Jax at Browns Plains. They feel maybe harder in the sidewall, so far. No noise issue and still breaking them in. So not sure what I think yet. TBA.

[PeterHBne]

Im up for some new tyres soon and after going through this thread I think I may have set a record on here.

The GTI is just shy, by a few hundred, of hitting 70,000 and im still on the Contis that came with the car when I bought it new. No its not a type-o, the car is almost on seventy thousand kilometers on the original Contis. They still have about 1mm before it hits the tread wear marker.

The car has been APR flashed at around 5,000kms and it probably only done about 10kms with the flash turned off (standard tune). Although the car has never seen a race track I dont drive it like a grandma, corners have been great fun in the GTI since fitting the rear Whiteline swaybar a few years ago.

I was going to get another set of the CS2 (got only one quote at $215) but came on here to see what other options I had. I am surprised there are quite a few who really dont like the CS2.

Now im not sure if I should stay with the CS2 or try something else. I been happy with the CS2 but after reading through here, there may be better options.

I cannot understand how that is possible. i don't disbelieve you, but I think maybe tyre sets vary?? I dragged 40,000 on mine and they were shot. And lots of that was driving at 100kmh backwards and forwards for 200km 5 days a week for 6 months. And I don't really drive it that hard.

I would NEVER buy them again based on the fact that if you would frown at them they would go flat or get a sidewall-bulge. Weak as p.i.s.s. I ended up almost dating my tyre store woman I was in there so often....

[Stuwey]

I got 15k out of my original Conit's

Car - 07 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 17x8
New Tyre - Pirelli P Zero Nero
Tyre Size - 215/40/17
Old Tyre - Bridgestone RE001
Km's On Old Tyre - 22000
Km's On New Tyre - 7000km

Anyone want some slightly used Pirelli's?? Whilst i'm sure they're actually quite fine for most, they are in no way, shape, or form, as good as the Bridgestone. These are noisy, stiff as buggery, and loose.

In comparison, anyway. I'm sure they're better than the cheap stuff thats out these days, but I don't like 'em!

Can't wait to get back to Bridgestone and try some RE002s.

[arcenite]

Has anyone tried the Michelin PS3s? I've had heard nothing but good reviews about it.

[Bubu]

I cannot understand how that is possible. i don't disbelieve you, but I think maybe tyre sets vary?? I dragged 40,000 on mine and they were shot. And lots of that was driving at 100kmh backwards and forwards for 200km 5 days a week for 6 months. And I don't really drive it that hard.

I would NEVER buy them again based on the fact that if you would frown at them they would go flat or get a sidewall-bulge. Weak as p.i.s.s. I ended up almost dating my tyre store woman I was in there so often....

Actually I was surprised that many GTI owners were changing them before they even hit 30,000. I dont know how its possible that mine have lasted that long. I still havent changed them since my last post and I am very close to hitting 80,000kms. They do need changing now the tread is down to the wear indicator on the tyres. I still haven't decided what tyres to get next.

Anyone know if the Conti's CS3 are any good and do they make them in the right size to fit over the stock GTI rims.

[little mozart]

best tyres for the polo are Yokohama advan neova. i am honestly glued to the road and it doesnt take much to warm them up. they are a soft tyre but i will never go back to continental tyres. i went through 3 tyres in 6 months because every pothole i seemed to go over destroyed a tyre. they are also shocking once they get a bit slippery in the wet.

[Stuwey]

No doubt, a race-bred semi slick is great on the street. A clear winner.

*If you have an unlimited tyre budget.