What tires are suitable for the Golf?
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Golf is equipped with Hankook tires. Tires are one of the most crucial components of a vehicle, playing a role in bearing the vehicle's load, transmitting traction and braking torque, ensuring the adhesion between the wheels and the road, and mitigating and absorbing vibrations and impacts during driving. The Golf tire model is 205/55/R16. Vehicle tires are often used in complex and demanding conditions, enduring various deformations, loads, forces, and high and low temperatures during operation. The Golf is a compact car under the Volkswagen brand, with dimensions of 4259 mm in length, 1799 mm in width, and 1476 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2637 mm. The car is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine.
I've been driving a Golf 7 for three years, mainly for urban commuting. When choosing tires, I prioritize three aspects: comfort, durability, and wet performance. The original tires were quite noisy on highways, so I switched to Michelin Primacy 4. The grip on wet elevated roads improved significantly, and driving through puddles feels much more stable. The key point is their wear resistance index of 420, which is 30% higher than the original tires. Even after 40,000 kilometers, the tread depth is still substantial. If your budget allows, I recommend going for these quiet tires—listening to tire noise during daily commutes can be quite torturous. Also, don't skimp on quality by opting for off-brand tires. A friend of mine chose cheap tires, and they started wearing unevenly after just 20,000 kilometers.
