What brand is the tire model of the Tiguan?
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The tire model of the Tiguan is Hankook brand tires, with both front and rear tire specifications being 235/55R17. Hankook tires feature noise reduction and excellent handling, specifically designed by Hankook for SUV models. Relevant information about car tires is as follows: 1. Car tires are one of the important components of a vehicle, directly contacting the road surface and working together with the car suspension to mitigate shocks during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smoothness; ensuring good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface; improving the vehicle's traction, braking, and passing performance; and bearing the weight of the car. 2. Generally, tire specifications can be described as: [tire width in mm]/[percentage of tire thickness to width]R[wheel diameter in inches][load index][speed symbol], or [tire width in mm]/[percentage of tire thickness to width][speed symbol]R[wheel diameter in inches][load index].
As a longtime owner of the Tiguan, this is a topic frequently discussed in our car owner groups. The original tires on the SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L actually depend on the model configuration: the 330TSI mostly comes with Hankook Ventus S1 evo³ SUV (235/55 R18), which offers good value for money with decent wet grip but slightly more road noise; the higher-end 380TSI upgrades to Pirelli Scorpion Verde (255/45 R19), providing noticeably better handling but at double the price. The imported Tiguan has more variety, with some fitted with Continental EcoContact6 and others with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx. Personally, I switched to Michelin Primacy SUV in the third year, and the noise reduction was particularly noticeable, though the wear resistance isn’t as good as Hankook. I recommend that when changing tires, don’t just focus on the brand—pay close attention to whether the load index and speed rating meet the original factory standards, and the XL marking on the tire sidewall is crucial.
