Tyres - what did you get?

[aussietig]

How do we look at load and speed rating? Must they be the same as original? If not, how do we know what's a good replacement...?

Well the idea is to get at least the same or if not higher.

[HaywireTig]

Ic.. What is considered higher?

My wheel offset is +35.

[team_v]

You can only match or go up from the original.
To get speed and load rating you have to contact a tyre supplier.
I believe mine are rated as 102Y but the originals were 96 or 98 I believe..

I don't know if tirerack actually allow credit card purchases in Australia so you may have to do a money transfer to them.
Maybe check on that before you go ahead with a purchase.

Option1Garage deal with kumho as they are more of a Jap spec garage but tyres are universal.

[aussietig]

When purchasing from TireRack also enquire about the DOT and where the tyres are actually manufactured.

Ideally you'd want all four corners to be roughly the same age and origin.


Have seen some threads in the past (on other forums) whereby you do get what you pay for and why the prices are so cheap.

[HaywireTig]

Oh ok... Thanks for the additional info on any potential purchases on payments w Tirerack. Might need to check that first.

So from a Y rating... Does it have to stick w Y as well?

[GaryP]

I know I should be reading the whole thread before asking this and I apologize if this has been asked many times (I wld suspect)... But there seems to be a time gap in between.

I'm looking for new tyres for 19"x8.5".... Is there a 'best' fitment tyre size? I'm thinking of something fatter (for grip and looks) and a good compromise between comfort n handling.

255/40 or 255/45?
245/40 or 245/45?

In terms of brands...? I know Kumho's, Bridgestone's are favorites amongst regular members here.

I have also read that Tirerack is a good place to start. That website really has heaaaaps of tires!! And I'm getting myself confused! Seems a lot of ppl are getting good bargains there! And yes I must rem abt the duties and taxes if it's more than A$1,000.

Bro haywiretig...
Im using Dunlop sport maxx tt 245/45/19...been told thats the best size without scratching the fender n mudguard...
for comfy 45series would b d most ideal tyres...
As for brands...i saw great reviews on goodyear asymmetric 2 which has 245/45/19...
So far review on the dunlop sportmaxx tt im using...good grip with minimal noise level...but i heard some folks asking me to drive slower n brake earlier during wet n rainy days...but i yet to encounter any slip..touchwood...
hope it helps...cheers!!

[Diesel_vert]

For everyone's benefit, here are the factory tyre and wheel fitments:

215/65 R16 98H
6.5 J x 16 ET33

215/60 R17 96H
6.5 J x 17 ET33

235/55 R17 99H
235/55 R17 99V
7.0 J x 17 ET43

235/50 R18 97H
235/50 R18 97V
7.0 J x 18 ET43
8.0 J x 18 ET30

255/40 R19 96V
255/40 R19 96W
9.0 J x 19 ET33

[HaywireTig]

Thanks bro Gary abt ur experiences w the sizes and also w the brands/models. There are a heap load of tires out there to choose from and good to hear what u have heard too. might go read the GoodYr Asymmetrical 2's.

Thanks for the list of fitments Diesel_v. Appreciate it! That's really useful! But I'm just wondering why there's a gap from 235 to 255? Are 245's not that good?

[MGV]

My B-stones are 245/40 19's. I reckon i'm onto a good thing & will get the same again without hesitation or worrying about 'shopping around' (apart from for a fair price). They've done around 20K & are maybe 1/3 worn.

[Bambazonke]

Hi anyone had experience with VW 18 8J inch rims fitted 255/55 tyres? Will the Tiguan fender arches have enough clearance to accommodate them? What will be the impact on road holding and fuel consumption?

Current OEM 16 rims showing some serious signs of wear and tear. The Bridgestones fitted have just done 60k and have another 5 to 10 k of life. Bit noisy at times to the point I thought a rear wheel bearing was on it's way out but there again it's the north qld roads we are talking about!

[team_v]

Hi anyone had experience with VW 18 8J inch rims fitted 255/55 tyres? Will the Tiguan fender arches have enough clearance to accommodate them? What will be the impact on road holding and fuel consumption?

Current OEM 16 rims showing some serious signs of wear and tear. The Bridgestones fitted have just done 60k and have another 5 to 10 k of life. Bit noisy at times to the point I thought a rear wheel bearing was on it's way out but there again it's the north qld roads we are talking about!

255/55's will be too big.
The rolling diameter will increase more than the legal amount and your speedo will be inacurate enough to be an issue.
18x8 should be able to fit a 245 wide tyre.

[Bambazonke]

Thanks for that I had an idea the speedo would under read currently it reads 5% over @ 100kmph but would they physically fit in the wheel arch? They are Q5 rims fitted with Pirelli scorpion ATR's

[team_v]

Thanks for that I had an idea the speedo would under read currently it reads 5% over @ 100kmph but would they physically fit in the wheel arch? They are Q5 rims fitted with Pirelli scorpion ATR's

They would probably just fit, i have the 245/45 and they fit with no problems.
I would say 255/55 would be the limit for space in teh wheel arch though.

[Diesel_vert]

But I'm just wondering why there's a gap from 235 to 255? Are 245's not that good?

I think they just wanted to keep the rolling circumference (RC) as close as possible.

In ascending order:
245/40 R19 is half a step down in size, equivalent to 210/65 R16 (if such a tyre existed).
255/40 R19 is practically identical to 215/65 R16.
245/45 R19 is one step up in size, equivalent to 228/65 R16 (if such a tyre existed).
255/45 R19 is two steps up in size, equivalent to 235/65 R16.

Hi anyone had experience with VW 18 8J inch rims fitted 255/55 tyres? Will the Tiguan fender arches have enough clearance to accommodate them? What will be the impact on road holding and fuel consumption?

255/55 R18 would be the equivalent of 255/65 R16 in terms of rolling circumference, which is big.

As to whether they would physically fit, I couldn't say for sure.

[HaywireTig]

Thanks for the additional info Diesel. I roughly get what u r saying.

Just on tyres... Where is a good place to recommend on getting a set of tires if I so choose to buy locally? Bob Jane?