What brand of tires does the Volkswagen New Jetta use?
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New Jetta is equipped with Hankook Optimo-K415 series tires, which is Hankook's best-selling tire series in the market. Its greatest advantages are comfort, high cost-performance ratio, combined with handling and energy efficiency. Ensuring perfect handling performance: The Optimo-K415 is a tire that perfectly combines handling performance with quietness and comfort. As a main supporting tire, it demonstrates excellent handling performance. The ideally distributed grooves and optimized tread blocks on the tire surface ensure perfect handling performance. Filtering out various noises: The moderately firm tread and sidewall, along with the strictly noise-tested tread pattern design, can effectively filter out various noises generated during driving, such as tire vibrations and tire-to-ground contact, ensuring a quiet and comfortable driving experience.
Last year I purchased a Volkswagen New Jetta, which came with factory-standard Hankook tires, model Kinergy Eco. After one year of use, they provided excellent grip for city commuting and never slipped on wet roads during rainy days, but the tire lifespan started to degrade after approximately 40,000-50,000 kilometers. To save money, I didn’t replace them immediately but learned to check the tire pressure monthly, maintaining it at the standard 36 PSI. When I eventually replaced the tires, I tried Michelin, which were more comfortable but twice as expensive. I recommend beginners start with the factory-matched brand. In the long run, tire maintenance directly affects braking distance and fuel efficiency—don’t overlook minor issues.
