BroncoAZ
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2009
- Location
- Flagstaff, AZ
- TDI
- 2015 Touareg Lux, 2015 Passat 6MT, 2009 Jetta (long gone), 2011 Touareg (bought back 02/18)
I tried searching as I figured this had been covered before, but I didn’t see anything applicable.
I just purchased my 2015 Passat and it came with a new set of Hankook Kinergy GT tires in the stock 215/55R17. The tires aren’t bad, they ride smooth enough and aren’t too noisy, but I’m having a vibration issue at highway speeds that I believe is tire balance. Discount tire offered $50 each credit for the Hankook if I want to replace them, or $64 to balance them. I’m looking at this as $264 in real money towards replacing the Hankook, so I’m looking at new tires.
I usually run Michelin on my truck with good results, but I want to get the best tires for the Passat rather than a specific brand.
Discount has the following that look like possibilities:
Michelin Premier A/S
Michelin Defender T+H
Michelin Defender A/S
Michelin Primacy MXM4
Pirelli Cinturato Strada All Season
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus
Yokohama Avid Ascend
I want a good riding quiet tire that yields good fuel economy and decent light snow traction if possible. Can you share your experiences with what works on these cars? Thanks!
I just purchased my 2015 Passat and it came with a new set of Hankook Kinergy GT tires in the stock 215/55R17. The tires aren’t bad, they ride smooth enough and aren’t too noisy, but I’m having a vibration issue at highway speeds that I believe is tire balance. Discount tire offered $50 each credit for the Hankook if I want to replace them, or $64 to balance them. I’m looking at this as $264 in real money towards replacing the Hankook, so I’m looking at new tires.
I usually run Michelin on my truck with good results, but I want to get the best tires for the Passat rather than a specific brand.
Discount has the following that look like possibilities:
Michelin Premier A/S
Michelin Defender T+H
Michelin Defender A/S
Michelin Primacy MXM4
Pirelli Cinturato Strada All Season
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus
Yokohama Avid Ascend
I want a good riding quiet tire that yields good fuel economy and decent light snow traction if possible. Can you share your experiences with what works on these cars? Thanks!