Passat 140TDI Highline tyre replacement (235/45R18)

[Newair]

Hi Everyone,
I’m just wondering if there is anyone who has found a tyre that will give better than 30ks in distance?


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[Newair]

Hi All,

Vehicle: 2016 (MY16) VW Passat 140TDI Highline Wagon

I have just replaced the OEM – 235/45R18 94W Continental ContiSportContact 5 (ContiSeal) tyres at 25,000kms (all four (4) tyres were on the Treadwear Indicators)...
As these are quite soft, I must admit the tyres have been pretty average for the past 5,000 - 10,000kms.

Here is some info on the EU Tyre Labels: Full Guide To The EU Tyre Label | Blackcircles.com

Here was my choices for replacement tyres (in no particular order):

Pirelli – 235/45ZR18 94Y P Zero / 235/45R18 94W P7 Cinturato (seal inside) (Romnia) / 235/45R18 98Y XL P7 Cinturato (China)
Dunlop – 235/45R18 98Y XL Sport Maxx RT 2 (Germany)
Goodyear - 235/45R18 98Y XL Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (Germany)
Bridgestone – 235/45R18 98Y Potenza RE050A / 235/45R18 94W Potenza RE050A / 235/45R18 98W Potenza RE003 (Japan / Poland)
Michelin – 235/45R18 98Y Pilot Sport 4 (France / Thailand) (No rim protector)
Continental - 235/45R18 98Y PremiumContact 6 / 235/45R18 98Y ContiSportContact 5 / 235/45R18 94W ContiSportContact 5 (ContiSeal) (Romania / Slovania)

I had been procrastinating for the past 2mths, but during that time I narrowed it down to the Dunlop or Goodyear. I went with Goodyear as I have the same tyres on my Jetta and have done 20,000kms in 2yrs and they still feel like they are 75-80% tread left!
I did not want to get Continental again and have had very poor experiences with Bridgestone (they wear super quick too, however they then feather and become SO NOISY). That did not happen in the Continentals thankfully!
I have never used Pirelli in the past, so was not super keen on them.
But, I have generally replaced tyres with Michelin in the past on previous VW's. So would have gone with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, however they do not come with a Rim Protector in the 235/45R18 size... so I dismissed them!

Goodyear/Dunlop Australia were waiting on fresh stock (there was Zero availability in the country) and although it took about 2mths, I finally got them installed yesterday; Goodyear - 235/45R18 98Y XL Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (Made In Germany).

As per the EU Tyre Label;

Goodyear - 235/45R18 98Y XL Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (C - Fuel Efficiency / A - Wet Grip / 69dB Noise)

The original equipment Continentals;
Continental - 235/45R18 94W ContiSportContact 5 (ContiSeal) (E - Fuel Efficiency /A - Wet Grip / 71dB Noise)

The original equipment Pirellis;
Pirelli – 235/45R18 94W P7 Cinturato (seal inside) (C - Fuel Efficiency / A - Wet Grip / 70dB Noise)

So the Eagle F1's have much better results than the OEM Contis...

Here was a great website I used to compare and make my buying decisions; Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 - Tyre Reviews

I run between 38 - 40psi and check this every couple of weeks.
The wear rate of all four (4) tyres was very even, so no issues there.
I had a wheel alignment / balance / rotation at 6mths (the car has only been on the road for 1 year now)...

A big shout out to Dunlop Super Dealer (Apache Wholesale Tyres Rocklea) who helped me source / order and fit the new Goodyear tyres!

If anyone else is in the market for this size tyre, I know they have a second set of four (4) tyres avaialble and will surely offer you a great deal. They did for me!!!

I hope this thread helps others...

Hi ope126
How are the F1 Eagles going on the wagon?


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[rave75]

i am on stock P7 and on 36k km. I reckon it still can go another 5-10k km based on the current thread level.

[Newair]

i am on stock P7 and on 36k km. I reckon it still can go another 5-10k km based on the current thread level.

Hi rave
Which car do you have the P 7 on?


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[Passerati]

My front tyres are balding quickly due to the torque. The rear tyres have about 60-70% left on them.

I drive my car for work and have racked up approx. 33,000km to date.

The performance of the Continentals are amazing for grip but like many others here I would like some that lasts at least 10-15k longer.

I hate the idea of having two types but can’t justify spending the money on replacing all four.

After reading this thread and other on the forum I’m still trying to get my head around which to get and I feel I’m none the wiser.

The Pirelli P Zero’s which Jondalar mentioned seem to have great mileage but then again it relevant to individual driving styles.

If you recently changed, what did you end up choosing and what is the current performance?

Thanks



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[Just_Westy]

I'd say 33k is pretty good for fronts on a FWD car why didn't you rotate them every service ?

[ope126]

The Goodyear Eagle F1's are great!!!

[Kachingg]

I have hankook ventis v12 in 235/35/19 on my car i am at 20k now and expect to get another 20k easily its awd tho so that probably evens out the wear somewhat

[Rocket36]

I'm so sick of the Conti tyres on my 140 TDI Highline. Such bad scalloping. Going to get some Bridgestone Turanzas and a much better alignment than it came with off the boat.

[rave75]

Hi rave
Which car do you have the P 7 on?


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B8 sedan with 19inch wheels. I am at 47k km now, rear still has some thread left. I had to replace the front left tyre due to bulge on the side and i swap the right with my spare tyre.