What tyres do/did you use on your Touareg?

[T Rex]

Hi! having had P Zeros and Bridgestones I have just put on Pirelli ATRs XL in 245/65/17(M+S)( as they fit within the Victorian transport Regs of +15mm.)...these ones are the Extra load tyres(heavier duty)....very quiet and far more robust than the normal road tyres...seem to be a great compromise for road and offroad....Rgds Ming

As posted last year, I only got 22000 km out of my original Rossos (not driven hard). I replaced with Pirelli Scorpion ATRs 245/65/17s and have now done just over 50,000. Tyres less than half worn. Very happy with them also. Mine are "T", not "XL" - does anyone know the difference? Cheers. Geoff

[Transporter]

As posted last year, I only got 22000 km out of my original Rossos (not driven hard). I replaced with Pirelli Scorpion ATRs 245/65/17s and have now done just over 50,000. Tyres less than half worn. Very happy with them also. Mine are "T", not "XL" - does anyone know the difference? Cheers. Geoff

Are your Pirellis with the "T" noisier than the original tyres were? This Michelins that we have are real shocker for the noise, I won't buy them again, that's for sure. I'll get the new tyres as soon as she comes back from the trip.

[jimbomort]

can someone post a pic on the Pirelli scorpions (ie to show tread etc) I am wondering if they come in sizes suitable for the Tig. we are 6-12 months wear away from a new set, but when done want a slightly more off road capable tyre, sounds like the Pirelli scoprios could be a good choice if they come in Tig sizes

[T Rex]

Are your Pirellis with the "T" noisier than the original tyres were? This Michelins that we have are real shocker for the noise, I won't buy them again, that's for sure. I'll get the new tyres as soon as she comes back from the trip.

On smooth roads there is a slight tyre noise compared to the original but definitely not intrusive. On coarse chip/gravel no different ot original. Much better in the wet.

[T Rex]

can someone post a pic on the Pirelli scorpions (ie to show tread etc) I am wondering if they come in sizes suitable for the Tig. we are 6-12 months wear away from a new set, but when done want a slightly more off road capable tyre, sounds like the Pirelli scoprios could be a good choice if they come in Tig sizes

Hi. I suggest you check out the Pirelli website. Pics plus all available sizes. Cheers.

[Transporter]

Well, after 35,000km I will be replacing the Michelins (Latitude Diamaris 255/60/17) soon. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't last longer, since the car is driven in the city only and I rotated tyres every 5k km. Michelin must have changed the make up of the tyre.

The hunt for longer lasting and quiet tyres is on again.

[T Rex]

Hi Transporter. Update on my Pirelli ATRs. Have done over 40,000km and estimate at least another 10-20k left. Mix of urban and rural driving and sometimes towing with heavy load on board. Very happy - would buy them again. Cheers. Geoff

[Transporter]

Thanks for that mate. I will have a look at them.

What size did you get?
Is it this one? http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/au/en/su...rpion_atr.html

[T Rex]

Hi. Yes, thats the one. 245/65/17 - slightly bigger diameter than original 255/60/17. Looks right on the car. Cheers. Geoff

[Flipper Dog]

Well, after 35,000km I will be replacing the Michelins (Latitude Diamaris 255/60/17) soon. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't last longer, since the car is driven in the city only and I rotated tyres every 5k km. Michelin must have changed the make up of the tyre.

Agree with this comment, I had a set initally fitted from factory and they were great, purchased a 2nd set and about the 20,000km mark the road noise was very quite loud. Same driving conditions and rotations and I estimate about 10-15,000km less wear out of them.

Now running 18's with Bridgestone Dueler H/P on the new vehicle, can't comment yet on how these are going until I get some km's up.