The Official Polo Tyre Thread

**noone** · 07-09-2009, 02:01 PM

I don't think they are amazing, but i could get them locally for $110, so for the price, don't see anything else matching the grip, comfort and quiet nature.

**break** · 07-09-2009, 02:02 PM

I certainly wouldn't be paying that much for the Kumho's though.

I know I can get 205/45/16 KU31's here in Brisbane for $99 a tyre plus fitting. Hell, I can get the KU36 semi-slick in 215/45/16 for $133 a tyre too!

$185 is just far too much for them IMO, but they are a great tyre.

**AusScare** · 07-09-2009, 02:08 PM

Good review, but pretty intense really, I don't want that much out of the tyre, maybe I should be looking at something more ~$160ish, then put my savings towards those springs...?

**woosh73** · 07-09-2009, 02:13 PM

I just posted the rrp , As i get trade price it's not worth putting in what i pay for them so it 's better to overquote .

**break** · 07-09-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by AusScare

Good review, but pretty intense really, I don't want that much out of the tyre, maybe I should be looking at something more ~$160ish, then put my savings towards those springs...?

Mate, you're in Brisbane. Hit up http://www.option1garage.com.au/ for a set of KU31's, they are very road friendly and Option1 are doing them at $99 a tyre (plus fitting) at the moment.

**AusScare** · 07-09-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by break

Mate, you're in Brisbane. Hit up http://www.option1garage.com.au/ for a set of KU31's, they are very road friendly and Option1 are doing them at $99 a tyre (plus fitting) at the moment.

wow that's basically half what the Bob Jane guy suggested in terms of pricing, so prices obviously don't reflect quality! I'll check the site out, cheers for the link.

edit: Is there some sort of in between one for $150 a corner? Or am I safe with $100 tyres, I just don't want to cheap out on them..

**break** · 07-09-2009, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by AusScare

wow that's basically half what the Bob Jane guy suggested in terms of pricing, so prices obviously don't reflect quality! I'll check the site out, cheers for the link.

edit: Is there some sort of in between one for $150 a corner? Or am I safe with $100 tyres, I just don't want to cheap out on them..

The KU31's at $99 a tyre are excellent, better than almost anything else you'd get for up to $200.

The only other tyre I'd personally consider in your price range is the Kumho KU36 semi-slicks (next one up from the KU31's), but I'm not sure semi-slicks would be suitable depending on your driving style and how comfortable you are with the shorter lifespan and higher level of road noise that comes with semi's.

**seangti** · 07-09-2009, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by break

Mate, you're in Brisbane. Hit up http://www.option1garage.com.au/ for a set of KU31's, they are very road friendly and Option1 are doing them at $99 a tyre (plus fitting) at the moment.

do you know if they'll keep em at that price, or currently a special? Almost worth buying a set to sit in the corner for 6months. Also makes a set of semi's a viable option for the handful or more track days a year I plan to do.

**break** · 07-09-2009, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by seangti

do you know if they'll keep em at that price, or currently a special? Almost worth buying a set to sit in the corner for 6months. Also makes a set of semi's a viable option for the handful or more track days a year I plan to do.

I can't say as I'm not affiliated with them or know anything about the special. Your best bet is to throw them an email, they replied very quickly to my previous inquiry.

I just know they quoted me at $99 a tyre for the KU31's, and $133 a tyre for KU36's (albeit, the KU36's only come in a wider 215/45/16 option)