Gen 2 Tiguan Wheels Thread

[tigger73]

Hi folks,
Thanks for the inspiring wheel pics! I've finally just ordered a set of wheels, and am after some advice on tyres and tyre widths.
Car: Tiguan Wolfsburg RLine
Wheels: 20x10 et35
Height: Stock height and stock springs. I don't intend to lower, or if lower in the future, it will be maximum 30mm

Some questions I have on tyres:
1) I'd like to run a 275 (or maybe even 285) rear. But I assume 275 will cause rubbing on full lock in front. To solve for this, can I run staggered - e.g. 265 front, 275 rear?

On a 10" width rim the recommended tyre size is 265-275. 255 is stretched and 285 is slightly oversize. Check here for recommended tyre sizes: Tire Width for a Wheel/Rim Size Chart

Mercedes runs different widths back to front, however these are carefully matched so that the diameters are almost identical. The Tiguan is designed to have all 4 wheels the same size. If you run a mismatched set front/back it will cause the wheels to rotate at different speeds and the ABS system to think that you have constant slippage. Also you will limit your ability to rotate tyres so I wouldn't recommend it for both these reasons.

2) What would be the widest I could run in the front without having rubbing issues or making contact with components?

Put the wheel/tyre options into an online wheel fitment calculator to check how the fitment looks compared to stock. Here's stock vs. 285/35R20 on 20x10+35: https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...=10&offset2=35

3) I've checked out the speed % differences, but the calculator assumes all 4 wheels the same. How does the % speed change if I'm running staggered wheels (like in #1)?

You'd have to compare diameters and speeds but I wouldn't recommend running anything that wasn't within ~0.5%

Also, did some calcs on different options vs stock 20" suzukas:
1) 265/40 R20 = -1.11%
2) 275/35 R20 = 1.64%
3) 285/35 R20 = 0.64% (I assume you can't run this wide in the front)

Any advice would be awesome!

Personally I'd stick to 255/40 all around, however if you really wanted to push it then stick on 2 x 285/35R20 on 2 wheels. Put them on the front and run around the streets to see if you get clearance on full lock and over bumps etc. If they're fine stick 285's on the other 2 for he rears and job done. If they rub then stick the 285's on the back and put 255/40 on the front. They're the closest tyre size and if you're not lowered you're going to have the best chance of them fitting fine. I believe there's people running 275/35 but not sure if anyone is run 285's.