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As you have tried changing the lower arms and the suspension mounts checking the steering column would be worth it. Since the car is out of warrantty you could use the help of a friendly garage or even bosch service centre so that you can get the root cause of the issue. | |
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| ![]() Hello everyone, I have a 2011 Polo 1.6 running on the factory provided JK Vectra 185/60/R15 tyres. I am not sure why I did not get the Apollo Aceleres that I used to see on other cars at that time. Anyway, I have now done almost 60k kms on these tyres till date and even though I have been told that they are still in good condition by the VW authorised service centre, I do believe that after 04 years a change is required soon. My initial plan was to upsize the rims and tyres to 16" but after going through a couple of posts, I think it would be wise to stick to the stock size for our Indian roads. So I have found out that the 185/60/R15 size comes in the following: 1. JK Vectra 2. Apollo ALNAC 3. Michelin Energy XM2 4. Bridgestone Ecopia EP150, Turanza ER-300, B 290 and B 250 5. Goodyear Assurance and DP Series 6. Continental Comfort Contact CC5 I want better grip in wet and dry conditions and of course a silent drive. Please help and recommend accordingly. |
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60k kms in over 4 years on the same rubber !!! ![]() From what little I know, tires usually start loosing their tread/grip levels between 45-50k Kms. So, IMO its surely time to get some better shoes for your Polo 1.6. Quote:
With respect to the size, personally I would recommend to either go with: - 195/55/R15 or - 195/60/R15 See This for more information. Last edited by Vik0728 : 13th April 2016 at 14:01. | ||
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Epic if you are planning to stick to the stock size, I would go with the Michelins. On the 205, I am using Conti MC5's and am very happy with them. | |
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![]() Is there any reason you recommend an upsize (195/55/R15 / 195/60/R15)? I plan to sell the car with in two years and hence plan to keep it as stock as possible with the 185/60/R15 size. Waiting for experts to suggest the best option in the stock size. Quote:
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The main reason I went wider was because I wanted a heavier feel in the wheel which I got. For me the car is just a city cruiser, I don't use it for anything other than ripping around inside Bangalore (so top speed has never been a issue). For both my daily drive and highway trips, I have two bigger cars. Either way I'm very happy with the upsize. If you are going to upsize I would recommend the 205 not the 195 because of the difference being lesser. | |
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![]() 1. Since you have the 1.6 MPI Polo, I think with your kind of running mileage is quite important to you. So 195 section gives you a good balance between grip & performance, without a huge variation in mileage. 2. I had no clue that you would keep your car for 2 more years, but I surely could guess the fact that you don't like messing a lot with OEM settings. So 195 not only keeps it that way but also is much cheaper than 205 section rubber. 3. 205 section are available across lesser brands compared to 195 sections. So you will have lot many choices at your disposal. | |
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None the less, I think I will go for the 205/55/R15 for the Polo too. I believe the only worthy ones are the Yokohama S-Drives and Continental CC5. | |
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So if I do go with this size I have two choices with Continental - Continental Max Contact (MC5) and Continental Premium Contact 2. I guess the difference between the two is that the CPC2 is more performance oriented and the MC5 is more comfort oriented. | |
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| ![]() I think they are both a similar mix of comfort and performance. AFAIK CPC2 is no longer being produced or at least it is not officially available in India, so usually the tires which are available are old stock. You might have to clarify the same with a dealer. |
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You get lots of options like Continental MC5, Michelin P3ST, Apollo Alnac, Yokohama Earth 1, etc... Go through the corresponding threads to understand the benefits of each and take a call. | |
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The 205/55 have an error of only 0.58% as compared to the 1.99% error on the 195/60. May not be a big deal but just saying. | |
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Numbers and %ages vs Potholes, speed breakers and Indian roads. You are not wrong, but I am right. You take a call! ![]() | |
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