The Official Polo Tyre Thread

**R1 Crasher** · 04-09-2009, 10:21 AM

Post #168 refres to 17 inch not 16 as this poster has asked for.

**mr_walker** · 05-09-2009, 09:05 AM

I finally got around to putting my GTI wheels on my Polo TDI a few months back, so I thought I'd feed back about my tyre selection:

Car - MY07 Polo TDI
Rim Size - 16x6.5 (just upgraded from stock 14x6's)
New Tyre - BF Goodrich G-Force Sport ($160/corner at Jax in Fyshwick)
Tyre Size - 205/45/16
Tyre Replaced - Pirelli P6000
Km's On new Tyre - 5000km
Thoughts on New Tyre - It's not a fair comparison to the fairly ordinary Pirelli P6000's I had on 14" rims, but I'm very happy with the Gforce Sport. I was mainly out to get my wheels on the car with decent tyres, but not to break the bank. Much firmer ride (mostly due to lower profile I suspect), and I have a lot more confidence in the Polo's handling abilities now. Have noticed a 10% drop in fuel economy though.

**AusScare** · 07-09-2009, 01:24 PM

My Pug 206 GTi needs new front tyres. The guy at Bob Jane recommends Firestone Wide Ovals for $190 a corner (205/45/16).

Currently have BF Goodrich G-Force Sports on, the rears are ok though so I'll only be changing the fronts. Is that ok to do?

Anyone had experience with the Firestones?

**noone** · 07-09-2009, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by AusScare

My Pug 206 GTi needs new front tyres. The guy at Bob Jane recommends Firestone Wide Ovals for $190 a corner (205/45/16).

Currently have BF Goodrich G-Force Sports on, the rears are ok though so I'll only be changing the fronts. Is that ok to do?

Anyone had experience with the Firestones?

No problems with leaving the rears unchanged.

Are you after good tyres or basic tyres? i got Kuhmo's on my GF's car for $110 each. Fine for the way she drives.

**AusScare** · 07-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by noone

No problems with leaving the rears unchanged.

Are you after good tyres or basic tyres? i got Kuhmo's on my GF's car for $110 each. Fine for the way she drives.

I don't mind spending a little extra for a better tyre, plus I don't do a lot of driving, so they won't be wasted on commuting or anything, and they'll last a while longer.

Most of the driving I do is to the shops, mate's places, beach (highway).

I don't care about road noise or comfort because I drive with the windows down and want stiffer springs anyway.

**woosh73** · 07-09-2009, 01:39 PM

I've used :

kuhmo solus 205/45 r16 94h kh16

&

http://kumhotyres.businesscatalyst.com/pcrku25.htm

the Kuhmo Ecsta's brilliant - ran them on when i went to mallala and kept up with a couple of brute utes with racing slicks and a couple of track cars with advans , great in the wet and dry

their only $ 185.00 each ( if you not a brand snob )

**noone** · 07-09-2009, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by AusScare

I don't care about road noise or comfort because I drive with the windows down and want stiffer springs anyway.

I'm interested in dropping my GF's 206, are you looking at the Eibach's with Torsion bar adjustment?

**572** · 07-09-2009, 01:47 PM

Noticed the state of my front tyres on the weekend, not good! Goodbye Conti's, will more than likely replace the lot with Toyo Proxes 4. Quoted $175ea fitted/balanced.

Not convinced the Kuhmo KU31's are up to the job, and the Marangoni's are probably too expensive although I will get a quote shortly.

**AusScare** · 07-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by woosh73

I've used :

kuhmo solus 205/45 r16 94h kh16
&
http://kumhotyres.businesscatalyst.com/pcrku25.htm

the Kuhmo Ecsta's brilliant

their only $ 185.00 each ( if you not a brand snob )

A good user review of any tyre is basically all I'm after, so these Kuhmo's sounds good.

Originally Posted by noone

I'm interested in dropping my GF's 206, are you looking at the Eibach's with Torsion bar adjustment?

I haven't looked into it much, but yes it'll be something along those lines.