The Official Polo Tyre Thread

[noone]

Thanks mate, good mini review.

I don't suggest tracking these tyres, they seem to go off / hard from my limited experience and reading. I might try to find some space for my current tyres and a cheap set of rims for future tracking.

[PeterHBne]

I'm prob swinging towards getting a set of Kumho ku31s this week. anyone else got 205/50/16s? (i think Eddy?). I know it makes a difference but what does it feel like in terms of take off, gearing etc..? Anything undesireable/ Anything nice? Dont care how it looks.

[noone]

First proper drive in the wet with KU31's on the front.
Huge difference in performace and handling
Comparing to used, 2nd hand, worn on the edge tyres, but I do like the Kumho's.
Its awesome to improve an aspect of the car and feel like you need to re-learn how it works.

[kaanage]

You would get that feeling with new vs used, 2nd hand, worn on the edge tyres of the same brand/pattern

[vwthunder]

Just ordered some Bridgetone RE55's I dont think many tyres can match them, then again, they are not really a street tyre

[Stuwey]

A048 would do the same job, couple of compunds available too.

Not much street mileage though!

[vwthunder]

A048 would do the same job, couple of compunds available too.

Not much street mileage though!

I dont think they have the right size

I was going to go with a Yokohama AD08, but i am planning to have 2 sets of wheels

It was a real pain finding something to fit, I was told to go a 205/40, 205/45 or a 215/40, even a 217 might rub a little, praying it wont

[kaanage]

For 175/70R14 fitment, what do people here think of the Michelin XM1 vs the Pirelli Cintuatro P5?
Looking for low roll resistance, comfortable ride, decent wear and grip.

[bfeboi]

Where did you order your RE55? How much for a set?

Im looking for a set of track tyres

[vwthunder]

Where did you order your RE55? How much for a set?

Im looking for a set of track tyres

Trackside in Melbourne, 215/40/17 $250 each, normally $450

But they are quite wide for a 215, they look huge, and the guy said they wouldnt fit, when i went to pick them up.
So back to square 1, 16's wont fit, hard to find good tyres in a 205