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What brand are the tires on the all-new Bora?

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LaArabella
07/29/25 9:17am

Volkswagen Bora comes with Hankook tires as original equipment. Here is the relevant information: 1. Hankook Tire entered China in 1996 and established two production bases in Huaian, Jiangsu and Jiaxing, Zhejiang. 2. In 1998, Hankook Tire set up China Technical Center (CTC) in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. 3. Hankook Tire has 15 sales branches and 4 logistics centers in China. 4. With good and stable quality, Hankook Tire leads the Chinese passenger car tire market and supplies tires to more than 30 automakers including FAW-Volkswagen, SAIC Volkswagen, and Beijing Hyundai.

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StJulian
08/12/25 9:15am

The original tires equipped on the new Bora actually vary slightly depending on the specific model and production batch. Commonly seen are Hankook KINERGY EX or Kumho SOLUS series, both are durable and cost-effective options. I've seen some configurations come with Dunlop tires, which are decent but nothing special. After all, when buying a family car, the main focus is on reliability and durability – the original tires can easily last four to five years. However, I recommend checking the tire sidewall directly when picking up the car; the brand and model are clearly printed there, which is more accurate than online information. Remember, tire pressure is usually set higher when the car is delivered, so have the dealership adjust it to the standard value before driving off.

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LeHarper
10/06/25 4:50am

My buddy drives a Bora bought last year and specifically checked out the tires. His car came with Hankook VENTUS S1 evo3, which has decent grip but gets a bit slippery in the rain. I heard the base models mostly use Kumho, while higher trims might come with Dunlop ENASAVE or similar. Don't overthink tires - they're wear items anyway and need replacement every 50-60k km. The key is maintaining proper tire pressure; I always keep an air pump in my car - 2.5 bar in winter and 2.3 bar in summer is safest. Oh, and if you've got 16-inch wheels, stick to 195/55R16 size when replacing tires - don't let repair shops trick you into wrong specifications.

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Marcus
11/19/25 6:17am

The Bora is quite pragmatic with its tire choices, seen with options like the Giti Comfort 228 or the Dunlop SP SPORT. What's often overlooked with factory tires is the production date, indicated by a four-digit oval mark on the tire sidewall—for example, 3623 means the 36th week of 2023. It's best to check this when picking up the car to avoid getting stock tires. My neighbor's Bora had uneven wear due to old stock tires, requiring replacement in less than two years. It's advisable to check the tread depth every three months; if a coin inserted still shows the edge of the national emblem, it's time to replace them.

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