The Official Polo Tyre Thread

**VWindahouse** · 26-03-2009, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by bujna

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** · 26-03-2009, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**PeterHBne** · 26-03-2009, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by mikepologti

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** · 28-03-2009, 05:38 PM

hmmm yet another reason im glad i picked the pog.

**PeterHBne** · 31-03-2009, 08:48 PM

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** · 01-04-2009, 08:52 AM

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** · 02-04-2009, 12:19 AM

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

**verbal** · 22-04-2009, 10:16 AM

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** · 22-04-2009, 10:22 AM

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.