Hi all, just looking to start a thread on tyre types for the Gen 2 Tiguan as there doesn’t seem to be one already.

I’ve had to replace a tyre (front left) quite urgently, and in my haste I didn’t make sure it was identical to stock. I was a bit over-enthused that I found a place, conveniently located, with one in stock that matched the main specs - 255/40/R20. I clearly explained to the shop (Bob Jane T-Marts) that I was after a replacement tyre for the new Tiguan R Line. I hadn’t realised the secondary specs differed.

I’m wondering if someone can help me work out if there’s an issue with the replacement tyre differing from stock. I hadn’t realised it was different to stock until my tyre pressure light went off unexpectedly, a few days after the purchase.

These appear to be the stock tyres for my R Line tig - 255/40/R20 101V XL:


This is the replacement tyre I got - 255/40/ZR20 101Y XL MO