The Official Polo Tyre Thread

[Flaps]

I got my Adrenalin Potenza RE001 a while ago and they're awesome.

$235 sounds like a rip. I got 205/40/17 for $205 a corner many many months ago.

[ACTGTI]

I know what you're saying about the Marangoni's being unknown but I bit the bullet and went for it. I just bought another set because I like them so much.

Jax Quickfit in Mitchell told me that they would be happy to put the tyres on and if I didn't like them within a week I could bring them back as long as I replaced them with something else (i.e. no refunds).

[JCM308]

Has anyone tried Falken RT 615's? If so what are your thoughts.

[Stuwey]

Well, I've done 10,000 kms on the RE001 Adrenaline's, and I'm still impressed. Not anywhere near the wear rate of the Conti's, they are nice and quiet on coarse chip highways, and they stick like chewy to a blanket. My only complaint is that they make the ride a little firm, but I do have 40psi in the fronts, so that wouldn't help. Wet and dry grip is very good, and nice and predictable at the limit too.

Grippy, not wearing out, quiet... 9/10.

[MACCAA]

Has anyone tried Falken RT 615's? If so what are your thoughts.

Timbo tried a set on his Polo.
They were consistent on road and track-consistently crap that is.
Avoid like the plague.
Floody's Michelins are good,as are the Bridgestone Adrenalins.
Cheers
Len

[JCM308]

Timbo tried a set on his Polo.
They were consistent on road and track-consistently crap that is.
Avoid like the plague.
Floody's Michelins are good,as are the Bridgestone Adrenalins.
Cheers
Len

Thanks for the info. I consider anything branded Bridgestone as garbage but I may look into the Michelin's.

Just trying to decide what rubber to run when I eventually get my new rims. Want something extreamly sticky (as I drive hard and don't care too much about kms from a set) and decent wet weather grip.

Any idea's people???????????

(Please don't say Eagle F1's cause I rate them even lower than I rate Bridgestone's )

[Stuwey]

Well, if grip is the aim, go for an R-rated tyre.

Yokohama A048R, Dunlop D01J or similar. A bit more roady, but Michelin Pilot Sport?

*Maybe* 10,000kms to a set, but god what fun

[Blitzen]

Has anyone tried Falken RT 615's? If so what are your thoughts.

Timbo tried a set on his Polo.
They were consistent on road and track-consistently crap that is.
Avoid like the plague.
Floody's Michelins are good,as are the Bridgestone Adrenalins.
Cheers
Len

Yeah, I had them on my previous car (2004 Barina SRi). Thought they were a great entry level R compound tyre, and I got 22,000km out of them.

Thanks for the info. I consider anything branded Bridgestone as garbage but I may look into the Michelin's.

Just trying to decide what rubber to run when I eventually get my new rims. Want something extreamly sticky (as I drive hard and don't care too much about kms from a set) and decent wet weather grip.

Any idea's people???????????

(Please don't say Eagle F1's cause I rate them even lower than I rate Bridgestone's )

I have a set of Federal 595 RS-R's on my standard wheels (which I have got 25,000km out of so far, and I will probably get an other 20,000km out of the).
These are a great tyre, and do very well in the wet for a semi slick R type tyre. They are comparable comparable to the Toyo R888 when it comes to grip and cornering (Wheels 2008 tyre test), and for $328 a corner (205/45 R16), are well priced for semi slicks.
I got a set of tyres fitted to my new wheels that have completely blown me away as to how good they are for the price I paid.
I fitted a set of Maxxis MA-V1's. I am blown away as to how grippy they are, even when pushed very hard through corners, low road noise, and excellent value for money. I paid $186 per corner for 215/40 R17's.

[JCM308]

Yeah, I had them on my previous car (2004 Barina SRi). Thought they were a great entry level R compound tyre, and I got 22,000km out of them.



I have a set of Federal 595 RS-R's on my standard wheels (which I have got 25,000km out of so far, and I will probably get an other 20,000km out of the).
These are a great tyre, and do very well in the wet for a semi slick R type tyre. They are comparable comparable to the Toyo R888 when it comes to grip and cornering (Wheels 2008 tyre test), and for $328 a corner (205/45 R16), are well priced for semi slicks.
I got a set of tyres fitted to my new wheels that have completely blown me away as to how good they are for the price I paid.
I fitted a set of Maxxis MA-V1's. I am blown away as to how grippy they are, even when pushed very hard through corners, low road noise, and excellent value for money. I paid $186 per corner for 215/40 R17's.

That's interesting about the MA-V1's. I had a set on my last car (XR6) and found them pretty ordinary for both grip and performance. I suppose that show's that it really depends on the type of car they're fitted onto.

I really want to try and steer clear of R spec tyres for road use as I've heard lots of reports stating that the wet weather grip is pretty atrocious. As I use my car as a daily drive this isn't something I really want to compromise on.

[JCM308]

Well, if grip is the aim, go for an R-rated tyre.

Yokohama A048R, Dunlop D01J or similar. A bit more roady, but Michelin Pilot Sport?

*Maybe* 10,000kms to a set, but god what fun

Unfortunately neither tyre is available in the size I want (205/40 R17)

[Blitzen]

I really want to try and steer clear of R spec tyres for road use as I've heard lots of reports stating that the wet weather grip is pretty atrocious. As I use my car as a daily drive this isn't something I really want to compromise on.

The Federals I have are awesome in the wet. I have never had a drama with them up here in the massive wet season we had up here.

[Stuwey]

I've heard lots of reports stating that the wet weather grip is pretty atrocious.

I've run an old (supercharged) mini on Yoko A032R's in the rain - beat the pants off any other tyre that had ever been on it in wet conditions. Unbeleivable for a 165 wide tyre!

If it is grip you are after, you may need to compromise your wheels to suit the tyres that are available. Bigger wheels ain't always better in any case. You'll generally find the R-rated hoops aren't available in really low profile fitments.

[PeterHBne]

I say bring back the Yokie A-008's!!!!

[Stuwey]

I say bring back the Yokie A-008's!!!!

Hell yeah! Good fun tyre!

I did find 'em slippery in the rain though.

[Bluey9N]

Has anyone had any experience with Pirelli tyres on their Polo? I had them on my old 200SX and they were TOPS.

I have contis on the rear at the moment and dunlops on the front (previous owner mustnt have rotated) and from reading this thread the Marangonis sound the goods but what i want probably the most is a QUIET tyre. I cannot stand tyre roar/noise and its horrendous on some surfaces with the current tyres.

Any recomendations for quiet but still grippy tyres? Wear isnt really an issue.