Gen 2 Tiguan tyres thread

[Ricka]

I am seeking advice for new tyres on my Tiguan MY18 162TSI Highlinewith the R-line package 20 inch wheels. I need to replace the original factory fitted Continental Contisport Contact 255/40 R20 V XL tyres with something equivalent or better quality and ride.

I use my car for mainly short to medium distance city and suburban driving on the weekends with occasional freeway and country drives. I have only driven just under 40,000 km in just over 5 years.

After researching available tyre models by calling a few tyre stores and obtaining online quotes, I have been recommended the following tyre models by a few different stores

Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 101V XL (contiseal)
Continental ContiSportContact 5 101Y AO
Pirelli Scorpion Verde (seal inside)
Pirelli Powergy
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Kuhmo PS91 ECSTA (significantly cheaper than the others above)

Can someone provide me with advice around the following?

I understand the AO code refers to a tyre specifically designed for an Audi. Given that Audis and VWs have shared/similar designs can a AO tyre be put on an VW Tiguan without causing any problems?

Is there any benefit to having a tyre with the contiseal gel (Or equivalent in the Pirelli)? Why does the Continental tyre for the Audi (AO) model not also have the gel? Is it something to do with the electronic air leakage detection in the Tiguan?

I have been told that Continentals are a softer, faster wearing tyre than other brands, but provide a more comfortable ride. Would I notice the difference in performance in the Pirelli, Kuhmo or other high performance tyres?

Should I consider the ContiSportContact 6 (AO1) as a higher performing tyre for not much more in cost compared to the other two Continentals, or other there other technical/performance reasons to stick to one of the Contact 5 models?

Are there any other quality performance tyres I should consider under the $400-$500 per tyre price range?

Thanks!

Many high performance tyre reviews rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S as top of the list.

We have done over 40k km on our set (Tig MY19 162 R-line) and I rate them as clearly the best tyres I have ever driven on - except that they are harsh and noisy, which we are fine with. Compared to the stock Contis the Michelins tamed 80% of that understeer due to sheer grip. I believe that for most people however the straight 4 version, and now the 5, is a better compromise. I plan to buy them next.

[Lucas_R]

Are there any other quality performance tyres I should consider under the $400-$500 per tyre price range?

Thanks!

A few others to add to your consideration list - assuming they come in the required 255/40/20 size.

Falken Azenis FK510 SUV
Hankook S1 Evo 3 SUV

I have had the Falken FK510's on a previous car and they were very good. I currently have the Hankook S1 Evo's 3's on my Audi SQ5 and they are also very good. Both tyres rate well by the tyre test guru Tyre Reviews - YouTube

I would not recommend the Pirelli P-Zero's - they are very soft and wear out very quickly. They are also prone to delaminating and pothole damage.

Check if the Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyre you have looked at is the "All Season" version as most of them are. All Season tyres are not suitable for the Australian climate as they are designed to be used in icy/snowy conditions like they get in Europe/USA. Note all of the tread cracks/design compared to other tyres: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Tyres from $205 | JAX Tyres & Auto 1300 367 897 If its not the "All Season" version then they are a decent option.

I would take the Kumho PS91 off your list. They are not a very good tyre anyway and they are designed to be a sports tyre for hatchbacks and sedans, not SUV's.

Ive never heard of the Pirelli Powergy so cant really offer any comment on those.

Either of the Continental options you have listed would be good - they are both essentially the same tyre, but I would go for the specific SUV option as it has been designed to be fitted to an SUV. Continentals do tend to be soft though, which means good grip but short lifespan.

If you want another top tier tyre to add into the mix, then add the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV to your list.

[spicyrambutan]

I am seeking advice for new tyres on my Tiguan MY18 162TSI Highlinewith the R-line package 20 inch wheels. I need to replace the original factory fitted Continental Contisport Contact 255/40 R20 V XL tyres with something equivalent or better quality and ride.

I use my car for mainly short to medium distance city and suburban driving on the weekends with occasional freeway and country drives. I have only driven just under 40,000 km in just over 5 years.

After researching available tyre models by calling a few tyre stores and obtaining online quotes, I have been recommended the following tyre models by a few different stores

Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 101V XL (contiseal)
Continental ContiSportContact 5 101Y AO
Pirelli Scorpion Verde (seal inside)
Pirelli Powergy
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Kuhmo PS91 ECSTA (significantly cheaper than the others above)

Can someone provide me with advice around the following?

I understand the AO code refers to a tyre specifically designed for an Audi. Given that Audis and VWs have shared/similar designs can a AO tyre be put on an VW Tiguan without causing any problems?

Is there any benefit to having a tyre with the contiseal gel (Or equivalent in the Pirelli)? Why does the Continental tyre for the Audi (AO) model not also have the gel? Is it something to do with the electronic air leakage detection in the Tiguan?

I have been told that Continentals are a softer, faster wearing tyre than other brands, but provide a more comfortable ride. Would I notice the difference in performance in the Pirelli, Kuhmo or other high performance tyres?

Should I consider the ContiSportContact 6 (AO1) as a higher performing tyre for not much more in cost compared to the other two Continentals, or other there other technical/performance reasons to stick to one of the Contact 5 models?

Are there any other quality performance tyres I should consider under the $400-$500 per tyre price range?

Thanks!

[enzso]

Is that $1600 for Pads and Discs or just Pads?

Pads and rotors. Got it done at an independent today for $640. Car is driving great!

[enzso]

New rotors and front pads at 46k
But I haven’t enjoyed the setup
It’s squeeled from day 1 annoying af

Mechanic who fitted my aftermarket pads and rotors today said the pads have a small tab on each end designed to prevent squealing. He said it's quite easy to bend the tab out of place and if yours are squealing it's possibly just a bad fitment.

[FastMitch]

45k service yesterday (actual mileage was 39k). Service rep advised I had approx 4 months left on my front pads ($1600)

Is that $1600 for Pads and Discs or just Pads?

[readyone]

45k service yesterday (actual mileage was 39k). Service rep advised I had approx 4 months left on my front pads ($1600) and would need 4 new tyres in the next couple of months. Quoted $1350 for tyres which doesn't seem too bad assuming they're the same Pirelli Scorpions 235/55R18 on the car now. Best I can do independent is $1200 including wheel alignment, but I'll keep any eye out for a sale. Various quotes in the $600-700 range for the pads and rotors.

Actually I should clarify - service rep rang to say I needed new front pads/rotors and 4 new tyres. I said don't do anything and when I picked the car up I asked how long I had and got the above timeframes.

[FastMitch]

For people with Contisport (255/40 R20 tyre) on their Tiguan R-Lines, what tyre pressure do you normally use?

I have boosted mine to 40 PSI as I noticed they were wearing too much on the edge

[doc_777]

Those appear to be TRW pads and Protex rotors. Not what I would regard as high quality kit, just average aftermarket replacement items. Mix and match will often result in a sub-optimal outcome unfortunately.

[smarty]

Parts and labour
Had the work done at a brake and clutch place
Aftermarket parts, they are the part numbers listed on my invoice
I have not but generally I think any noise is generally from the pad in most cases, a rotor is a rotor being steel broadly

[FastMitch]

Thanks mate

1) Was the $678 parts only or parts and labour?
2) Were the new Rotors and Brake Pads (Brake pads GDB1918 / Rotors DR13045) VW original parts or after market brand?
3) Did you get the Rotor/Pads change over done at a VW dealership or private repair shop?
4) Did you trace the new squealing to the New Brake Pads or New Rotors?

[smarty]

New rotors and front pads at 46k
But I haven’t enjoyed the setup
It’s squeeled from day 1 annoying af
Brake pads GDB1918
Rotors DR13045
Whenever they are, cost me $678 fitted back in Oct 2019.
Rears are still factory, cars done 106k
They are due though, not that the lights come to say they are low. 90k service I got told they wouldn’t make the next one.

[FastMitch]

Thanks mate

For the Rotor Discs, did you have to buy new ones for the Front or did you have the Rotor Discs planed down?

Also, at what km's did your Front and Rear Pads and Rotors last?

[smarty]

Yep that was the same as my first set of contis
Barely lasted 30k
I said never again
I’m now on my second set of scorpions and I reckon I got 60k out of the first set

Also pads sounds about right, genuines are great, but soft and dusty. They are also rotor eaters, but they are designed that way as euro cars need immediate and great stopping when cold

[FastMitch]

Rotated my Continentals (front to back) (~ 20K km)

Appears the Front Tyres were a lot more worn than the rears. Same for the Front brake pads / disks. Is that normal?