The Official Polo Tyre Thread

[PeterHBne]

I got 40000 out of my advans
I also got 40000 out of contis

I drive the car hard. Everywhere. Anyone that knows me can confirm my driving. ha.

I laugh when you guys get 10000 out of tyres. And i have no idea why? Id even place money that my car has had a harder life then everyone on here.

Kai, what did you pay for your Advans and where?

[Kai]

Kai, what did you pay for your Advans and where?

I paid 190.. But like shane tried to get them recently and they were like 270????

no idea why the sudden price rise.

[PeterHBne]

Hmmm - I need tyres - yet another Cont has developed a bubble (I think i ran over a Mintie wrapper) but the rears are past their last legs and fronts have around another 10,000 in them (MUST watch your rotations people!!!) - still 45,000 isnt bad but they are SO weak. So many punctures and bubbles.

Advans (which I REALLY like - when I test drove the Mitsui Colt Turbo you could feel how good they were) or Marangoni for price and good feedback.

[VWindahouse]

FYI guys, Goodyear are having a 4 for the price of 3 tyre deal until the 14 of April

I just got 4 fitted Eagle F1 GS-D3's 215/40R17 for $846.

[bujna]

FYI guys, Goodyear are having a 4 for the price of 3 tyre deal until the 14 of April

I just got 4 fitted Eagle F1 GS-D3's 215/40R17 for $846.

Did you get those from Tyrepower? I called my local one up yesterday, and they told me that the F1's weren't included in the 4 for 3 deal.

Maybe i should call a proper Goodyear Tyre and Auto....

[VWindahouse]

Did you get those from Tyrepower? I called my local one up yesterday, and they told me that the F1's weren't included in the 4 for 3 deal.

Maybe i should call a proper Goodyear Tyre and Auto....

Yeah that's what I had to do. I called 2 different stores to get a even better price. $262 x 3 per tyre and fitting and old tyre disposal $15 x 4.

[mikepologti]

Hmmm - I need tyres - yet another Cont has developed a bubble (I think i ran over a Mintie wrapper) but the rears are past their last legs and fronts have around another 10,000 in them (MUST watch your rotations people!!!) - still 45,000 isnt bad but they are SO weak. So many punctures and bubbles.

Advans (which I REALLY like - when I test drove the Mitsui Colt Turbo you could feel how good they were) or Marangoni for price and good feedback.

how did the mitzy colt go , i never test drove one.

[PeterHBne]

how did the mitzy colt go , i never test drove one.

I liked it - even liked the looks of it (one of the few it seems). More hard core handling than the Pog but it felt fairly cheap inside and has a really annoying turbo lag from 1st to 2nd. Also the Recaros would have been a pain in the arse (haha) as I was going to be doing over 250kms per day. But felt quick and in my opinion better handling as standard. But glad I went for Polo - better package and a more rounded car.

[mikepologti]

hmmm yet another reason im glad i picked the pog.

[PeterHBne]

Anyone else priced 205/45/16 Marangonis lately? Jax at Capalaba quoted me $246 a corner whereas everyone else on here is sub $190/$180

[ACTGTI]

I just bought 4 x new Marangoni's (205 45 16) and they came to $230 each. I paid $190 last time. When I asked why so much more this time, they just said "exchange rate, global downturn" as the reason. The perfect excuse! That was from Jax in Mitchell, ACT.

I wasn't too phased by the price since I really like the tyres.

[mikepologti]

i hope the economy starts going up by the time i need tyres, if i doesnt those maringonis are gonna be 300 odd

[verbal]

Hey guys, love the thread.

I noticed that not many (any?) people suggested getting a hold of Birdgestone Adrenaline tyres. Is that because they are new, or because they are expensive rubbish. I noticed that Wheels rats them quite highly.

Having looked around a bit (in the ACT) I found the following prices were the best I could find:

-> Michelin PP2 $265
-> Marangoni Zeta Linea $225
-> Bridgestone Adrenaline RE001 $235
-> Maxxis iPro $207

Despite the good wrap they have had on here, I am a little nervous about getting the Marangoni because I have never heard of their brand before. At $40 a corner more, are the PP2s worth it, or are they just trading on name?

[FL00DY]

Well I'm on my 3rd set of PP2's now and really didn't consider anything else. They are amazing in the wet and dry and give a lot of confidence, they handle nice on the track as well. In my eyes they're worth it, however they have gone up about $200 from my first 2 sets.

[VW GTI]

I'm on PP2s - fronts are getting quite bald (should have rotated )

I'll be getting them again.