Reply With QuoteAwesome, thanks for that green_comet. I held off the 245/35/19 RE003s as I found a much better deal for Pilot Sport 5's in 245/40/19. I'm keen to see how they perform!
Appreciate everybodys input!
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As others have suggested, been running 245/40R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 5's on my stock 206tsi wheels with no issues for over 12 months now. Went with a 245/40 as they're a very common size compared to the stock 235/40 and much cheaper to purchase. They're wider and the sidewall slightly taller than the stock 235/40's, but they're more comfy, don't rub at all and there's barely any changes to the speedo. No brainer imo.
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MY18 Passat 206tsi R-Line | Harvard Blue | Wagon
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Awesome, thanks for that green_comet. I held off the 245/35/19 RE003s as I found a much better deal for Pilot Sport 5's in 245/40/19. I'm keen to see how they perform!
Appreciate everybodys input!
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Got the PS5s fitted at 245/40/19 - they're simply amazing.
What tyre pressures is everyone using? I think for a wagon 36-38 psi is recommended
2018 B8 Black 206TSi Estate - Thule Roof Racks - Tow bar - Dechrome - REVO Stg1 ECU/TCU - R600 Intake - CTS turbo muffler delete - CTS inlet pipe - CTS 200 cell catted downpipe w/ OEM resonator delete
2009 B6 Black 2.0TSi Estate
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I run ~41 PSI (280 kPa) in my PS4s tires which is toward the upper end of what the sticker tells me.
Though.. I do lose a little traction from time to time, so slightly lower may be a better idea.
New Dubber
Jest replaced my tyres to 245/40 R19s (with Hankook Ventus S1 evo3), had a good deal with $1040 AUD for all 4 tyres. Originally had 235/40 R19s (with Pilot Sport 4S) to suit the Verona Wheels.
Things I've noticed so far:
- Side walls seems to be softer / more of. Absorbs the initial steering input a little.
- Noticing that the car is moving / rotating on the rubber due to increased side wall height (i think) before it settles into the corner / turn. Something I will get used to over time.
- Road imperfections are less noticeable (cracks on the road, gravel on road etc) will be good for long drives.
- Road noise seems to be the same
What is everyone else experience so far?
Also, what Tyre pressure is everyone running?
I ended up bumping mine up to 42 PSI Front and 42 PSI Rear to stop the rubber wobble when you come to a stop and the initial rotation on the rubber before the car settles into the turn. This has improved the experience a little so far. I understand these are on the upper limits for the fronts especially when running OEM fitment. Keen to know what other's experiences are.
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