Hi,

I've bought recently a MY2022 TDI200 4x4 Kodiaq Mk1. It's currently fitted with 4 Hankook Ventus evo S1 SUV (235/50/19 99V).

I'm wondering what do you drive as summer tyres?

I usually buy Michelin or Continental. I had an experience with Pirelli P7 Cinturato on Superb Mk2 and Superb Mk3, but they did not convince me...

Please feel free to explain why you (dis)like your tyres: Grip on dry/wet roads; Noise; Comfort; Longevity; Price; etc.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Edited 25 April, 20251 yr by Bap33

I have 20 inch wheels, but the original Contis lasted less than 20 000 km. Meanwhile I drove several sets of Pirelli Scorpion Verdes, they lasted about 40 000 km. Last year I tried some Michelins, desingned for electric vehicles. They are supposed to last longer, but actually lasted only for 17 000 km. Now I have Barum Bravuris 5. Have probably done 30 000 km on them (as I change the wheels for the winter, then hard to tell exact mileage) and seems they will last another 20 - 30 000 km. Pretty quiet and surprisingly good it rain.

The lifespan of tyres can vary wildly depending on so many things... the Contis (20") at the front on mine were changed at 20k miles (32k km), but the rears still have plenty of life left in them. As for driving characteristics - again, too many variables, not least driving style, typical journey / type(s) of road, location, etc.

In short, buy whatever you feel most comfortable with, be that a cheap set of tyres or something more expensive. You won't find a consensus on the Internet for anything...

All comes down to the production date. The fresher the tyre, the most wear. I know people buying premium tyres 3 -4 years from production date. Rubber gets harder but not losing so much grip yet.

Contis - they get worn even without the car driving, Just people saying.

But again, I am driving a lot. Continentals are good. So are Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, Dunlop etc. European, S - Korea also.

Edited 26 April, 20251 yr by linni

22 hours ago, Yogi-Bear said:

The lifespan of tyres can vary wildly depending on so many things... the Contis (20") at the front on mine were changed at 20k miles (32k km), but the rears still have plenty of life left in them. As for driving characteristics - again, too many variables, not least driving style, typical journey / type(s) of road, location, etc.

In short, buy whatever you feel most comfortable with, be that a cheap set of tyres or something more expensive. You won't find a consensus on the Internet for anything...

Coming from the Superb Mk3 forum, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 often come as one of the preferred options.

I know there's no perfect compromise since it really depends on how people drive, what kind of roads the use, etc. etc. exactly as you say.

I only would like to see what the most common option option is...

I'm on 18s but have Fallen FK520SUV and have been happy with them. Good grip,, excellent stability, even in heavy rain and quiet. They've been on about 20k miles now and still look to have a decent amount of tread left but I'll eventually put all seasons on.

I swtiched from the original Pirelli Scorpion to Hankooks in 18 last summer. Pretty happy, zero negative feedback. The Michelin studded winter tyres are fantastic.

Use Primacy elsewhere (in the Superb 215/55R17), happy with those, too. And Yokohama on the A2. Would use Turanza again for the longevity - they survived something like 40' km on the Superb and were just about still legal. Very impressed with that.