The Official Polo Tyre Thread

[shaneth]

Ok Guys, Just had an idea. We have had alot of Threads about tyres so i thought it would be a good idea if we Start a thread where people can Post what Tyres they replaced there OEM tyres with and how they compare. And yes this may be only our personal feelings so not altogether technical but its a better start then no info at all.

Please leave chit chat at the absolute minimum. The less off topic stuff people have to read the easier it is on those who are after info. If you have questions use the PM function instead.

If you could follow the setup that i have used should also help people read the info.

And if you have updates edit your original post instead of starting a new one.

Can we have this added to the FAQ if all goes well.

Ill start off.

Car - 06 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 16x6.5
New Tyre - Michelin Pilot Preceda (PP2) Michelin Website
Tyre Size - 205/45/16
Tyre Replaced - Continental Compac Sport 2 CCS2
Km's On new Tyre - 200km
Thoughts on New Tyre - well i know its only 200kms old but i definitely feel more inspired round corners. Brakes just as well if not better then the CCS2. Ride quality is good. Ill take it for mountian run soon and then add more.

[jamesatfish]

Great idea shaneth!

Car - 07 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 17x7.5
New Tire - Michelin Pilot Preceda (PP2)
Tire Size - 215/40/17
Tire Replaced - N/A (tyres were fitted by the dealer before delivery)
Km's On new Tire - 4000km
Thoughts on New Tire - I've always been a fan of the Michelin tyre range and these 'baby' Pilots seem to live up to the family name. Reasonable grip on the track for a road-spec tyre and they seem fairly progressive at the limit, minimal scrubbing visible after a track outing which is a good sign as to the tyre life.

[Ben_GTI]

Car - 06 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 16x6.5
New Tire - None Yet
Tire Size - 205/45/16
Exisiting Tire - Continental Contact Sport 2 CCS2
Km's On Tire - 47000km

Thoughts on New Tire - Well the conti's have been alright, but don't seem to offer that much grip. Going to try out Toyo T1R's next. They're cheap at only $179 fitted, so if they don't last 50,000km like the contis (at $300/corner) I won't mind. If they turn out crap, a track day will follow.

[VW GTI]

Car - 07 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 17x7
New Tire - Michelin Pilot Preceda (PP2)
Price - Quoted 290-300 a corner (dealer)
Tire Size - 205/40/17
Tire Replaced - None
Km's On new Tire - 4500km
Thoughts on New Tire - Awesome, holds through corners really well, lots better than my previous car that had federals and nowhere near as much power pulling at the rubber. Will definitely get them again.

[mitch_gti]

Car - Polo GTI
Rim Size - Standard GTI Wheels
New Tire - None yet
Tire Size - 205/45/16
Existing tire - Dunlop SP sport maxx
Km's On new Tire - 11,700km
Thoughts on Tire - Pretty damn good tire, has won plenty of awards in car magazines. Lives upto reputation but it seems like its quite a hard compound (hard ride) wet weather grip is soo soo.
I wouldnt have a problem getting these tires again, but out of curiosity i will be trying Michelins. IF i stay with 16inch wheels ill be getting Pilot Exalto's, if i step upto 17inch ill be getting PP2's

[philthy]

Car - 06 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 16x6.5
New Tire - Kuhmo Ecsta KU-31
Tire Size - 205/45/16
Tire Replaced - Continental Contact Sport 2 CCS2
Km's On New Tire - 8000km (contis lasted 37000ks)

Thoughts on New Tire - good value compared to contis. Good grip in the dry, quiet (until they start to lose grip - howl like a bitch then ). Very grippy in the wet. Nice and progressive when they do start to slide. No probs with wearing so far.

[pologti18t]

Can people include the price they paid and where they got them.

Ohhh, I'm an old pedant, but it's TYRE not TIRE (we don't live in the US of A)

[mitch_gti]

but it's TYRE not TIRE (we don't live in the US of A)

I always say Tyre, but i thought i must have been wrong all these years hence why i said tire.

[Timbo]

Car - 06 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 17x7.5
New Tire - Bridgestone Adrenalin (RE001)
Price - $230/tyre
Tire Size - 205/40/17
Tire Replaced - Faaarken RT615
Km's On new Tire - 6500km
Thoughts on New Tire - Admittedly, anything not square in shape would be better as a road tyre than the RT615s, but the Adrenalins handle well in dry and wet, give good turn in, ride nicely and are quiet. Not as soft as the OEM Contis, but much better handling when pushed. Happy. Would buy again.

[MACCAA]

Car:06 Polo GTI
Rim size:16"x7"
Tyre:Continental CS2
Kilometres:47500
Not a bad road tyre,little soft in the sidewall for the track,and this causes a bit of a problem on the road.Just replaced one with a bulge in the wall caused by our lovely roads.
Last year lost one to a sharpish rock puncturing the sidewall at onder 10kph...
So all in all,a little weak for our Aussie roads.

[ACTGTI]

Car - 06 Polo GTI
Rim Size - Standard GTI wheel
New Tire - Marangoni Zeta Linea http://www.marangonityre.co.uk/Zeta_...D=2&Level2ID=2
Price - $199/tyre
Tire Size - 205/45/16
Tire Replaced - Continental CS2
Km's On new Tire - 5100km
Thoughts on New Tire - Fantastic! I have visited a lot of windy roads in that 5000kms and the grip has been great in the wet and dry. The reason for replacing my front two tyres early is because both CS2's got bulges in the sidewalls within a few weeks of each other. Great value tyre. Check out the link above, here's a quote;

"...the Zeta Linea has fantastic performance both on road and track. Since 2004, Zeta Linea has been used to great effect in the Mazda RX-8 Cup in Italy & Europe."

[PeterHBne]

Car - 07 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 16x6.5
New Tire - None Yet
Tire Size - 205/45/16
Exisiting Tire - Continental Contact Sport 2 CCS2
Km's On Tire - 26000km

The Conti's are OK - probably low on grip and definitely can feel moving around on their tread blocks when new.

They are very good in the wet – feel the same as when it’s dry.

As everyone knows, they are soft in the sidewalls and are REALLY prone to punctures and terminal sidewall damage due to kerb/pothole hitting.

Buggered if I know how some people get 40 & 50,000kms out of them. I’ve rotated religiously and really don’t throw the car around or scream off at lights (too much) and mine might make 30 – 33,000.

Will soon be putting on Dunlop Sportmax’s so interesting to compare.

[GT3]

Car - 07 Polo GTI
Rim Size - 16x6.5
New Tyre - Yokohama AD07
Tyre Size - 205/45/16
Exisiting Tyre - Dunlop Sport Maxx
Km's On Tyre - 6000km

Noticed an immediate difference in high-speed cornering with AD07s, took handling to the next level (near R tyre performance). Bc they're designed for dry weather/extreme conditions, don't expect them to be comfortable or grip well in the wet. The AD07s are suited to those who value performance above all else. Otherwise, the Dunlop Sport Maxx are an excellent all-purpose performance tyre - comfortable, quiet and excellent in the wet.

TIP - the way AD07s are designed, even as 205s, look much wider, more like 215 (or wider). This may appeal to Polo GTI owners who are annoyed by the 205 width limit on Polos.

[tobes]

Damn it. Just hit a pothole and punctured the side walls of one of the Conti's.

Bit of a bulge on one of the other tyres as well so it looks like I'm getting a couple of new tyres.

Thinking about getting some Dunlop Sport Maxx's.

tobes

[WEDEL.1]

Car - 2003 Polo (1st non GTI?)
Rim Size - 14x6
New Tyre - Toyo Transas Teo
Tyre Size - 185/60X14
Tyre Replaced - Dunlop Sport
Cost - $105ea.
Km's On new Tire - 1000km
Thoughts on New Tyre - Possably equal to the Dunlops they replaced. Nothing special - not as good as the Bridgestone G II I fitted to the Mk III Golf, but I,m yet to drive them in anger - but they are cost effective.

Maris