Tyres - what did you get?

[DJY]

I just picked up my 147TSI Tiguan and it has Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sports on it.

[ploz58]

my TDI tiguan came with Pirelli P6 , Im happy
Phil

[Dilusi]

My 147TSI Tiguan has Michelin Latitude Diamaris (picked it up end of May)

[High-Fidelity]

Pirelli P6 on my TDI

[brad]

They do actually. The Dueler HP Sport, which is delivered as OE on some cars.

My MY09 TDI tig with 18' wheel got Dunlop SP Sport 01

i haven't got a Tig but do have a Mitsubishi Outlander fitted with Bridgestone Dueller (maybe the HP pattern?). Generally, I prefer Bridgestone tyres but these are very noisy on 90% of road surfaces, wet grip is lousy and they don't "talk to you".

Our previous SUV was a Holden Captiva diesel with Dunlop Sport on it. I have a long standing loathing of Dunlop tyres and was right-royally peeved when I saw they were OEM on the Captiva...... but guess what? They were quiet and gripped really well and were very communicative.

So to those that got hankook & wanted Bridgestone - maybe you dodged a bullet.

[Pullstarter]

I have the Bridgestone Dueler HPs on mine too and very happy with them. Fairly quiet and good grip on all surfaces, can't ask for much more in an SUV tyre I don't think.

[Bayman]

My MY09 TDI tig with 18' wheel got Dunlop SP Sport 01 ( 235/50R18 ) fitted. http://www.dunloptires.com/dunlop/di...00000&zipCode=

Don't know much about the rubber, but I feel that this performance tyre doesn't compromise the ride quality. And it IS ultra quiet. Very satisfied.

also it is made in Germany.

I got the Goodyear with my 18in and they seem OK. The Tiguan also come with Continental on the 18in. They are a little firm ride but stick to the road OK. Had a similar tyre on a 626/Telstar and told directional tyres are passe and noisy for most road cars. I changed to Hankooks and they were fantastic tyres, so much quieter. Hankooks seem to have improved even more but these were 15in 55profiles.
As for directional tyres off road, I doubt these Goodyear will be at all good but then I don't plan leaving the bitumen much. The Continentals look like a better tread for off road.

[Happychappy]

My 147 Tiguan came with Bridgestone Dueller H/P Sports 235/55/R17. Interestingly Bridgestones Australian web site does not list that size as being available here.

[Sanman]

My TDI came with Bridgestone Dueler HP 215/65R16.
The Bridgestone website says these are “Highway Performance” 4WD tyres.

Quick price check at Tyrepower:
Bridgestone Dueler HP 215/65R16 $$275 ea
Pirelli 235/50R18 STR $330 ea
Pirelli 235/50R18 Scorpion 0A $400 ea
Khumo 235/50R18 KU31 $280 ea

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Pirelli P6 on my TDI

that's interesting. HiFi, could you check out the load capacity rating code of the P6's? (it's normally after the tyre size and will be 98W or something similar - the letter is the speed rating).

[Pullstarter]

My TDI came with Bridgestone Dueler HP 215/65R16.
The Bridgestone website says these are “Highway Performance” 4WD tyres.

Quick price check at Tyrepower:
Bridgestone Dueler HP 215/65R16 $$275 ea
Pirelli 235/50R18 STR $330 ea
Pirelli 235/50R18 Scorpion 0A $400 ea
Khumo 235/50R18 KU31 $280 ea

You should be able to get the Kumho KU31 much cheaper than that, I was quoted $190 in that size by Tempe Tyres.

You may want to read some reviews of the P6 John, I've heard not so good things about them.

[High-Fidelity]

that's interesting. HiFi, could you check out the load capacity rating code of the P6's? (it's normally after the tyre size and will be 98W or something similar - the letter is the speed rating).

It's a 98H, which agrees with http://www.pirelli.com.au/web/catalo...pe=CAR-SUV-VAN

cheers,

Ben.

[High-Fidelity]

You should be able to get the Kumho KU31 much cheaper than that, I was quoted $190 in that size by Tempe Tyres.

You may want to read some reviews of the P6 John, I've heard not so good things about them.

I'd be curious to know what you've heard about the P6. They seem to be OK in the time I've had them on the Tig. 4600km's in three weeks so far!! Driving has been a mix of wet/dry and highway/city driving and I've got no complaints at the moment.

The P6000s that were OEM on my 206GTi sucked donkey's balls and were replaced at 13,000kms, but the P6 seems ok so far.

Ben.

[Pullstarter]

I've read a few bad reviews about P6s deforming etc and pretty high wear.

http://www.1010tires.com/tirereviews/Pirelli_P6_Four_Seasons_tire_reviews.html

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It's a 98H, cheers, Ben.

thanks Ben, much appreciated.