Best SUV Tyre for 2024

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I went to have the ContiSports rotated on the Tiguan at it's latest service and the factory front tires are already shot - 1mm & 2mm after only 27K kms!

Not sure if the wheel alignment is out, or I just drive them hard (rears are 4mm each).

I run Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on my Arteon (and our previous Passats), but probably not for the Tiguan...

Thinking of trying the Pirelli Verdes, though it sounds like they're noisier and less comfy.. any idea how these would compare to the Pilot Sports?

[Lucas_R]

I went to have the ContiSports rotated on the Tiguan at it's latest service and the factory front tires are already shot - 1mm & 2mm after only 27K kms!

Not sure if the wheel alignment is out, or I just drive them hard (rears are 4mm each).

I run Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on my Arteon (and our previous Passats), but probably not for the Tiguan...

Thinking of trying the Pirelli Verdes, though it sounds like they're noisier and less comfy.. any idea how these would compare to the Pilot Sports?

Just be mindful with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde's that some of the ones they sell are "all season" tyres which really are not suited for the vast majority of Australia (they are designed to handle light ice and snow and cold climates). In Australia we need what is referred to in the tyre world as "Summer tyres" due to our climate.

These are the "All Season" Verdes. Note all the little slits in the tread. You do not want these: PIRELLI SCORPION VERDE ALL SEASON 235/50R19 99H Tyre

These are the "Summer" version. These are fine: PIRELLI SCORPION VERDE 235/50R19 99V Tyres | Tyresales

The Michelins and Contisports you have are a high performance tyre. Nice and quiet and good grip but the tradeoff is relatively short life (soft rubber). You might be better off moving to a slightly less performance oriented tyre which will give a longer life. I have these Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 SUV tyres on my Audi SQ5 and am very happy with them. Currently on a 'Buy 4 and only pay for 3' deal at Jax Tyres which makes them a great buy @ $317.50 per tyre fitted and balanced. Add another $80 or so for a wheel alignment.

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A from $415 | JAX Tyres & Auto 1300 367 897

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Thanks, I didn't know that about the All Season vs Summer Verdes..

I think I might just go with the ContiSports this time, as the rear tires are still 50%.. so I can keep all 4x the same type - and I know how well they handle/stick around corners.

[Lucas_R]

I think I might just go with the ContiSports this time, as the rear tires are still 50%.. so I can keep all 4x the same type - and I know how well they handle/stick around corners.

Makes sense to keep all 4 tyres the same brand, and the Contisports are a great tyre.

[FastMitch]

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40% OFF Selected Kumho or Pirelli Sets of 4 Tyres

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[FastMitch]

PIRELLI SCORPION/VERDE 255/40R20 Tyres | mycar
...mycar yesterday $1317 including 4 x 25540R20 KUMHO HP71 EV 101W...

Hi Mozzz,

Just checking after 6 months how have the Kumho HP71 EV compared to the previous Pirelli Scorpion Verde ?

[FastMitch]

... In Australia we need what is referred to in the tyre world as "Summer tyres" due to our climate.

You do not want these: PIRELLI SCORPION VERDE ALL SEASON 235/50R19 99H Tyre
These are the "Summer" version. These are fine: PIRELLI SCORPION VERDE 235/50R19 99V Tyres | Tyresales

The Michelins and Contisports you have are a high performance tyre. Nice and quiet and good grip but the tradeoff is relatively short life (soft rubber). You might be better off moving to a slightly less performance oriented tyre which will give a longer life. I have these Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 SUV tyres on my Audi SQ5 and am very happy with them. Currently on a 'Buy 4 and only pay for 3' deal at Jax Tyres which makes them a great buy @ $317.50 per tyre fitted and balanced.

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A from $415 | JAX Tyres & Auto 1300 367 897

This is great info Lucas regarding the All Seasons vs Summer Pirelli's with the MyCar 50% Pirelli sale starting soon.

Is there a Tyre Code/Label No. to distinguish between the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 'All Seasons' vs 'Summer' versions?

[Lucas_R]

This is great info Lucas regarding the All Seasons vs Summer Pirelli's with the MyCar 50% Pirelli sale starting soon.

Is there a Tyre Code/Label No. to distinguish between the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 'All Seasons' vs 'Summer' versions?

The all season version will have “A/S” or “All Season” written on the sidewall. But the easiest way to tell is to look at the tread pattern. The tread pattern is very obvious.

Pic below shows the All Seasons and you can see the writing on the sidewall of the tyre.




And this is the normal “Summer” version of the Verde tyre. This is the tyre you want for Australian climate.

[FastMitch]

The all season version will have “A/S” or “All Season” written on the sidewall. But the easiest way to tell is to look at the tread pattern. The tread pattern is very obvious.

Pic below shows the All Seasons and you can see the writing on the sidewall of the tyre.

And this is the normal “Summer” version of the Verde tyre. This is the tyre you want for Australian climate.

Thanks mate, this is very helpful.

Does that mean the Kumho HP71 EV are 'Summer' tyres based on the tread pattern?



From MyCar Website

[Lucas_R]

Any tyre with "EV" in the description is designed for Electric Vehicles, so you don't want those. And although it doesn't specifically say all season on the tyre, the tread pattern design and this website description suggest that it is indeed an all season tyre: Kumho Tyres CRUGEN HP71 EV | Tyrepower O'Connor

Whats your budget per tyre and whats your tyre size. If you give me this info id be happy to suggest some good options for you.