Hankook or Pirelli tyres cant decide + need a service prefer not a dealer

[Deckl22]

Hi All

Im in need of 2 to 4 new tyres for my 09 tig 103, from reading forum after forum i have managed to narrow it down to either hankook dynapros or pirelli p6. Mainly road driving i use it for and the occasional family trip down the coast. The reviews have been helpful and i currently have the p6 as these came with the car. We have hit 45K and the back tyres are wearing thin, the car has become noiser when on the road. I hope to have a few more thousand out of the front tyres and will most likely move them to the rear.

215/ 65 R 16

So guys any recommendations on which tyres i should choose?

Also in need of a service at 45k, im in box hill, vic. and have rang a few places for quotes but if there are any recommendations that use OEM fluids/oils prefer not a dealer?

thanks all

Daz

[hippyhippy]

i just bought 2 pirelli str tyres from tempe ... they replaced hancooks funnily enough and im happy with them.. will replace the back 2 soon too... im in syd so cant recommend anyone.

[team_v]

Checkout Carbonblack - car parts, tyres and car services to see what is available in the sizing you are after.
I guess it also depends on what sort of driving you want to do as i drive quite spirited and only expect about 25k out of my tyres.

Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport get a really good write up.

[Transporter]

The Hankook tyres have much better tread wear rating compared to Pireli P6, so the Hankook should last longer. We have both brands on the 2 Tiguans we have. When the time comes, I will use Cooper Tyres, have them on the Touareg and they're great.

[Phil G]

Can't comment on Hancooks or Pirellis, but our Tig was bought second hand and had a new set of Bridgestone D683's. Can't fault the tyre - done about 15,000k now and they have 6mm tread left, so really haven't worn much.
Dueller D683

[Aussiegman]

I would go Hankook if it's for road use. I know of a few Pirellis on Volvos that have failed in the sidewalls.

I've used the new hankooks and they are excellent!

[gareth_oau]

deckl, while you are sussing out new tyres, get yourself a price from Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels

allow around $250 for delivery and another $100 for local fitting and see how local prices compare

[Greg Roles]

Have to say there are some bloody competitive local options, just bought a pair myself, and going to the USA would have been a lot dearer for all but top end tyres...I bought from the first place, then found the second place with an average website, but a full range of tyres, and they were even cheaper!! Worth an email.

Another vote for the Hankooks, had them on my last V8 and they were just fine...

OnlineTyres
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[203132]

I believe they don't make Pirelli P6s anymore. I had them when stock and replaced them with the last set available in Sydney....(that was what I was told)

Can't go wrong with the P6, quiet and lots of grip. Just make sure the pressure doesn't hit below 240KPA, the body roll gets immense...

---------- Post added at 04:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:54 PM ----------

I believe they don't make Pirelli P6s anymore. I had them when stock and replaced them with the last set available in Sydney....(that was what I was told)

Can't go wrong with the P6, quiet and lots of grip. Just make sure the pressure doesn't hit below 240KPA, the body roll gets immense...

nvm...
215/55/16 PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASON ***BRAND NEW*** TYRE | eBay

[Phil G]

nvm...
215/55/16 PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASON ***BRAND NEW*** TYRE | eBay

Thats the wrong size. You need 215/65R16
But looks like they are being sold off:
eg PIRELLI 215/65R16 P6 |PIRELLI P6 Tyre - Ozzy Tyres

[Deckl22]

Thanks for all your replies, ended up going with the P6. I could of got it much cheaper online through a mob called ozzytyres but the need was now. I certainly will be considering the hankooks if the P6 doesn't live up to the previous tyres. The deterant wasn't price as it was on a $10 difference it was the recommendation from the tyre ppl then again I'm sure they said anything to get rid of them. Either way I'll be back for 2 tyres in a few weeks and maybe I'll have no other choice.

As for a service I'm gonna go with a vw specialists the cost is $200 cheaper than dealers and they tell me they use the certified parts and oils. Which from what a jax advised it was all the same in some respect. But after the bs last time thru ultra tune I'm not going to take the risk.

Tig u laters
Deckl

[team_v]

Thanks for all your replies, ended up going with the P6. I could of got it much cheaper online through a mob called ozzytyres but the need was now. I certainly will be considering the hankooks if the P6 doesn't live up to the previous tyres. The deterant wasn't price as it was on a $10 difference it was the recommendation from the tyre ppl then again I'm sure they said anything to get rid of them. Either way I'll be back for 2 tyres in a few weeks and maybe I'll have no other choice.

As for a service I'm gonna go with a vw specialists the cost is $200 cheaper than dealers and they tell me they use the certified parts and oils. Which from what a jax advised it was all the same in some respect. But after the bs last time thru ultra tune I'm not going to take the risk.

Tig u laters
Deckl

I definitely wouldn't be taking the car to ultratune/generic service company.
Get it to a dealership or a vw specialist as they know more about the cars and have all the diagnostics to support them.

[hippyhippy]

after doing some research on ozzy, i think you'd be glad you stayed away from them.

[iamthestig]

I believe they don't make Pirelli P6s anymore. I had them when stock and replaced them with the last set available in Sydney....(that was what I was told)

Can't go wrong with the P6, quiet and lots of grip. Just make sure the pressure doesn't hit below 240KPA, the body roll gets immense...

I think they are still in production somewhere as P6's are on my MY12 which is so new it hasn't been PDI'd let alone collected by me !

[tiguan_hunting]

dekl, how much did you pay for your p6? I'm looking at replacing my Hankooks. Can't decide between them, Pirelli P6 or P4 and Bridgestone 683. Thanks.