View Full Version : 16" are expensive tyres !
Dolby
17-03-2008, 02:44 PM
Guys with 16" tyres note they are more expensive than other sizes, due to so few cars coming standard with them. I've just been to TWT Fourways and they don't carry stock : I need order at a cost of R1300.00 per tyre.
Anyway - what brands are decent?
I've been told Michelin at R1195.00 per tyre?
AntiThesis
17-03-2008, 02:52 PM
Guys with 16" tyres note they are more expensive than other sizes, due to so few cars coming standard with them. I've just been to TWT Fourways and they don't carry stock : I need order at a cost of R1300.00 per tyre.
Anyway - what brands are decent?
I've been told Michelin at R1195.00 per tyre?
Oh yes they are hellishly expensive. Anything not normal is expensive.
Turns out my tyres are the same size/type that go almost exclusively on Mercedes cars so therefore obviously the only people wanting to buy them must be able to afford Mercedes prices.
All I can suggest is phoning EVERYWHERE and finding out. A lot of the tyres places will sell you are great for a fast car going fast but not so great for durability. I managed to find a locally made brand that works ninja for me.
Claymore
17-03-2008, 02:55 PM
16" typres are commonplace. Obviously it depends on the exact size though; my 205/55R16 typres were easy to get.
Michelin are good, but you pay for it. I got Toyo tyres, at just over half the price of the Michelins, and I've been very, very happy with them.
timgaul
17-03-2008, 03:18 PM
Told you: 17" tyres are cheaper than 16"...
davos
17-03-2008, 03:29 PM
they are very expensive! my subaru has 215/60/16s are they were 1500 a pop a few weeks ago - almost had a heart attack!
VW dont have 17" options for the Polo:rolleyes:
Guess ill rather change the tyres and the rimz when I need to!:)
mintys are the cheapest, there is one in rosebank
i called everywhere in jhb for my grandad and they were the best and if you found it cheaper they should beat the price
Highflyer_GP
17-03-2008, 03:57 PM
VW dont have 17" options for the Polo:rolleyes:
Guess ill rather change the tyres and the rimz when I need to!:)
That's odd considering that I ordered my STP alloys through VW :rolleyes:
Claymore
17-03-2008, 04:04 PM
they are very expensive! my subaru has 215/60/16s are they were 1500 a pop a few weeks ago - almost had a heart attack!
When I was looking, I got the following prices:
Goodyear Excellence (which is what I had on): R1300
Michelin: R1200
Pirelli: About R850
Goodyear NCT5: R800 or so, I think
Continental: R760
Toyo: R750
There was cheaper type too.
Highflyer_GP
17-03-2008, 04:08 PM
Toyo at R750 seems to be a bargain. You can't argue with Porsche's preferred tyre manufacturer :D
That's odd considering that I ordered my STP alloys through VW :rolleyes:
You have the Exors, its not available as an option on the Polo Gti.
Juggy
17-03-2008, 04:16 PM
Toyo at R750 seems to be a bargain. You can't argue with Porsche's preferred tyre manufacturer :D
They use Toyo for racing in Europe quite a lot.
Definitely worth the money.
Dolby
17-03-2008, 04:31 PM
Where do you guys come up with that they come standard with Porsche?
Highflyer_GP
17-03-2008, 04:35 PM
Where do you guys come up with that they come standard with Porsche?
The did with the previous generation 911. I'll be honest and say that I'm not sure about the current generation.
AntiThesis
17-03-2008, 04:59 PM
To be fair most tyres fit by the OEs are quite different from what's available generally speaking. When you roll a car off the show-floor it's in a condition that'll never be repeated outside.
i have used toyos and they r good
timgaul
17-03-2008, 08:12 PM
Where do you guys come up with that they come standard with Porsche?
See! I frikkin told you!
Dolby
17-03-2008, 09:58 PM
You did frikkin tell me ;) It doesn't mean you're right ...
My stepfathers Porsches have had Pirelli tyres (964, 993 and two 996's). Just to double check, I contact Porsche Centre in both CPT and JHB. Both agreed that they're not standard ... and JHB even said they were approved by Porsche.
As was mentioned, it could be a few years back - but not anytime recently.
Highflyer_GP
18-03-2008, 09:07 AM
You have the Exors, its not available as an option on the Polo Gti.
Everything on the Polo accessories microsite (http://www.vw.co.za/assets/microsites/accessories/polo/default.htm) is available for all Polos (GTI and TDI included). Your dealer is jerking you by the nuts if he says that those accessories aren't for the GTI! Just don't pick my rims 'cos then I'm gonna have to kick your ass :p
xrapidx
18-03-2008, 09:11 AM
I just paid R1800 each for my 17's (215/45R17) :( Apparently the back (245/40R17) are almost R3000 each. :eek:
Everything on the Polo accessories microsite (http://www.vw.co.za/assets/microsites/accessories/polo/default.htm) is available for all Polos (GTI and TDI included). Your dealer is jerking you by the nuts if he says that those accessories aren't for the GTI! Just don't pick my rims 'cos then I'm gonna have to kick your ass :p
But I got the Exors on the 1.6 and TDI quote, he said he couldnt do it on the GTi....
Let me phone him and ask again!!
How much extra did you pay?
Highflyer_GP
18-03-2008, 09:21 AM
But I got the Exors on the 1.6 and TDI quote, he said he couldnt do it on the GTi....
Let me phone him and ask again!!
How much extra did you pay?
R1300 each, not sure of the price now. The hubs on all Polos have 5 studs, and I know someone who has a GTI with the same rim, so I don't see why he's trying to BS.
R1300 each, not sure of the price now. The hubs on all Polos have 5 studs, and I know someone who has a GTI with the same rim, so I don't see why he's trying to BS.
Mmmm thats what he said...
R1300 each rim plus tyres?
Highflyer_GP
18-03-2008, 09:35 AM
Yup excluding tyres
supersunbird
18-03-2008, 09:49 AM
My Unos Pirellis are R570 each lol...
Nocturnity
18-03-2008, 10:15 AM
Anyone know where I can get Toyos' in Cape Town?
lcbxx
18-03-2008, 10:24 AM
TWT have specials on 16" tires for R570.
I've been fitting Dunlop for many years on my cars. People complain that Dunlop is kuk but for R500 a tire (15" SP7000D) & R550 (16" SP7000* & SP7000D) I can't complain.
I'm not going to race with the Golf so what's the point of paying R800+ per tire.
DarkDenim
18-03-2008, 10:41 AM
Stop telling people about those excellent Toyo Tires! Mintys will increase their prices if demand picks up :(
Nocturnity
18-03-2008, 10:46 AM
Yeah, and they'll go out of business if they don't sell. ;)
lol guys i highly doubt mintys will be goin out of business anytime soon!! but the toyos r the best value for money
timgaul
18-03-2008, 01:16 PM
My Unos Pirellis are R570 each lol...
Yeah Dolby, that doesn't say much for a Porsche standard Pirelli, if they're standard on an Uno :p
Juggy
18-03-2008, 01:20 PM
Nankang are pretty good as well. A friend of mine had a set on his OPC and that thing handled like it was on rails.
my bmw 130i drives like it on rails :-)
Claymore
18-03-2008, 01:44 PM
Nankang are pretty good as well. A friend of mine had a set on his OPC and that thing handled like it was on rails.
So, like trains, it could only make very gentle turns?
Anyone know where I can get Toyos' in Cape Town?
mintys r the only stockists of toyos in SA
Dolby
19-03-2008, 11:25 AM
I'm getting Michellin 195/55/16 ... apparantly it's this size which is rare.
The 16" that TWT have on special right now is 205's ...
Cost is R5108.00 incl VAT, balancing and alignment :/
Almost 4% of the value of the car!