Volkswagen Polo 1.2 12V Tyres
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| Uniroyal RainExpert (62) | 85% | 91% | 83% | 77% | 81% | 88% | 88% | 85% | 382,330 |
| Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response (41) | 90% | 88% | 86% | 77% | 78% | 83% | 88% | 84% | 459,562 |
| Michelin Energy Saver (39) | 88% | 78% | 81% | 74% | 90% | 86% | 81% | 83% | 705,559 |
| Barum Polaris 2 (4) | 80% | 78% | 75% | 68% | 83% | 70% | 83% | 76% | 35,970 |
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 12V Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Barum Polaris 2 given 84% (185-55-14-T)
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 average miles
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Writing about the Michelin Energy Saver given 83% (185-60-14-H)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
Decent for an Economy tyre, replaced the OEM Firestone F590's on my VW Polo and they inspire much more confidence in grip levels. Dry grip is great, I can feel the car can holds much more on demanding bends than my previous tyre which tends to give out slightly. Wet grip is OK, though too much standing water at high speeds (i.e. Motorways) will aquaplane the car slightly but never beyond control.
Snow and Ice is surprisingly decent for a Summer Economy tyre in my experience as it coped the recent heavy snowfalls but that's probably down to the setup of my car (lightweight FWD supermini). Though too much untreated ice on the roads and it can slip, so they're still no substitute for Winter tyres.
Comfort-wise it is a bit more nosier than my original Firestones, its probably down to the harder compound of the tyres. But the trade off is that it has good longevity, almost approaching 10,000 miles and it still have plenty of tread left.
Overall while a bit pricey, they're great tyres and would consider re-purchasing again.
Snow and Ice is surprisingly decent for a Summer Economy tyre in my experience as it coped the recent heavy snowfalls but that's probably down to the setup of my car (lightweight FWD supermini). Though too much untreated ice on the roads and it can slip, so they're still no substitute for Winter tyres.
Comfort-wise it is a bit more nosier than my original Firestones, its probably down to the harder compound of the tyres. But the trade off is that it has good longevity, almost approaching 10,000 miles and it still have plenty of tread left.
Overall while a bit pricey, they're great tyres and would consider re-purchasing again.
Writing about the Uniroyal RainExpert given 74% (175-65-14-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 spirited miles
A really good tyre which has transformed the handling of my VW Polo.
Previous I have fitted a range of Budget and 'Mid' priced tyres to my car including some Kuhmo's and Matador (Stella 2) tyres. These [mid priced and budget tyres] made the wet weather handling very unpredicatble, the car would understeer and 'wash out' at very low speeds on most roundabouts and when driving on motorways in very wet weather hitting standing water made the car 'float' and aquaplane, breaking away with no or little warning. The ABS warning light would come on regularly too with my previous tyres on anyhting but a dry surface.
What a HUGE difference these tyres have made!!!! Wet weather driving is no longer a heart in the mouth experience, and now I feel very confident in my car and tyres.
Wet weather handling is now predictable, although a little compromised on dry weather handling and breaking.
1000 miles done (I will report back on tyre wear later), and I would highly recommend these tyres.
Previous I have fitted a range of Budget and 'Mid' priced tyres to my car including some Kuhmo's and Matador (Stella 2) tyres. These [mid priced and budget tyres] made the wet weather handling very unpredicatble, the car would understeer and 'wash out' at very low speeds on most roundabouts and when driving on motorways in very wet weather hitting standing water made the car 'float' and aquaplane, breaking away with no or little warning. The ABS warning light would come on regularly too with my previous tyres on anyhting but a dry surface.
What a HUGE difference these tyres have made!!!! Wet weather driving is no longer a heart in the mouth experience, and now I feel very confident in my car and tyres.
Wet weather handling is now predictable, although a little compromised on dry weather handling and breaking.
1000 miles done (I will report back on tyre wear later), and I would highly recommend these tyres.
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Driving on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles