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  1. 15-08-2008, 04:02 PM #1
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    What brand tyres are people using?

    Hi all,

    I'm looking at upgrading the rims on my polo in the next couple of months to 17x7 and I was wondering what brand and size tyres people have been running. I know there is a tyre and wheel thread already on the forum but I thought I'd still ask the question just in case there has been any updates.

    Thanks guys.
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    Sticky: The Official Polo Tire Thread

    Pretty much everyone has updated their posts in there if they have changed tyres.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tosspot View Post
    Sticky: The Official Polo Tire Thread

    Pretty much everyone has updated their posts in there if they have changed tyres.
    Thanks mate but I was looking for more specific details on people that are running 17's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JCM308 View Post
    I was wondering what brand and size tyres people have been running.
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    Thanks mate but I was looking for more specific details on people that are running 17's.
    You haven't asked for anything different as brand/size is exactly what is in the thread.

    What does 'more specific' mean?

    We can't help you if you don't say what you want to know...

    Also, I have 17s, see here for my thoughts.
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    That's the kind of info I was after. The tyre thread only has 4 pages and alot of it is either people that are still running 16's or just random chit chat. Hence the reason I started this thread to get info specifically off people that are running 17" wheels.
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    Understandable... that post I linked is in that thread though :p

    It looks to me like the main options are the Maragoni's or Michelin's. They are very different. One (Michelin) is a road tyre with exceptional cornering grip and not so great straight line grip and the other (Maragoni) is a track tyre for road with great handling but less comfort/more noise.
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    Maragoni, that's not a brand I'm familiar with. Do you have any more info on these or some website links? Other things I was looking for was tyre width, 205 vs 215 on the 7 inch rims. Judging off some of the posts I've seen people have mixed feelings towards the larger width.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tosspot View Post
    Understandable... that post I linked is in that thread though :p

    It looks to me like the main options are the Maragoni's or Michelin's. They are very different. One (Michelin) is a road tyre with exceptional cornering grip and not so great straight line grip and the other (Maragoni) is a track tyre for road with great handling but less comfort/more noise.
    Not entirely true, Sam. I've got the Marangonis (16s ... not 17s) and they're not a track tyre ... nor are they any noisier than the Contis were. Rhys has the same tires in 17s and I think his comments were similar. They are a softer tire than the Contis and have amazing grip ... but I wouldn't call them a track tire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JCM308 View Post
    Maragoni, that's not a brand I'm familiar with. Do you have any more info on these or some website links? Other things I was looking for was tyre width, 205 vs 215 on the 7 inch rims. Judging off some of the posts I've seen people have mixed feelings towards the larger width.
    Some say 215 fits without rubbing. I'm not so sure as I had 225s for a bit and they rubbed like a Thai massage shop.

    There is a link and some info on the Marangonis in that thread somewhere too.

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    Not entirely true, Sam. I've got the Marangonis (16s ... not 17s) and they're not a track tyre ... nor are they any noisier than the Contis were. Rhys has the same tires in 17s and I think his comments were similar. They are a softer tire than the Contis and have amazing grip ... but I wouldn't call them a track tire.

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    Sorry, I meant track bred... they are basically semi-slicks, but a ride friendly version
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    Quote Originally Posted by JCM308 View Post
    Maragoni, that's not a brand I'm familiar with. Do you have any more info on these or some website links? Other things I was looking for was tyre width, 205 vs 215 on the 7 inch rims. Judging off some of the posts I've seen people have mixed feelings towards the larger width.
    hey mate, i have the Marangoni's and once this set wears out....i'll be getting another for sure. me and dave both got them from Jax tyres so if you find a dealer close to you.....you'll ge them.

    here's my thoughts on them....and piccies

    http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ght=marangonis

    Cheers,
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