Nokian Tire and wheel expert here

[Kevin13]

If you were to pick, would you chose Nokians, or the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow? (I've got the stock 19" rims)

Right now have Continental 4x4 SportContact (summer). They don't feel like they've got a lot of traction even with just a bit of water on the road.

Being in southern California, I'm not faced with weather hard-core enough to warrant actually having two sets of wheels/tires for summer/winter, but am looking for a good compromise for all around driving, but that will get me through the day if I get into a blizzard when I travel up north or in the local mountains, or if I need to make a very rare, mild off road jaunt...

Also, do any of you use chains/cables on your rigs? Our local mountain range here in SoCal has a peak that's 10,000' high (Mt. San Antonio - just north of L.A.). Can drive on paved roads to around 8,000'. When I'm up there in winter, I've always before brought two sets of chains/cables so as to chain up all four tires if need be. Like-you drive up on plowed roads in the morning and by afternoon it starts dumping snow on you. Can get icy enough, tires alone - even good ones - won't do it.

Just curious how they work out on the Touareg with the various ABS, stability control sensors, etc. (Could only use cables on my last car for this reason)

Thanks!

[sitruc]

Ordered Nokian WR SUV's last week, received yesterday, mounted and balanced today. Initial impression - nice ride and very responsive compared to old Goodyear Wranglers.
Planning on ~1500 mile trip over Memorial weekend, will update later.

Tiresbyweb - very friendly, after sale communication GREAT! Shipped same day as ordered. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tiresbyweb]

I am anxious to see how you enjoy those Nokian WR SUV tires. Have a great weekend and update please.

[JKUCSMA]

I had them on my Jeep Overland,Great tire,stopping and turning on hard pack snow,and ice was great.

[Pittsburgh_Treg]

Tires for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Standard Model
Size: 255/60-17
Looking to see price out my options. What price can you get me some Nokian tires. I want some more aggressive tread but I only take it off road occasionally.

Thanks,
Brent

[Yeti]

Originally Posted by Pittsburgh_Treg

Tires for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Standard Model
Size: 255/60-17
Looking to see price out my options. What price can you get me some Nokian tires. I want some more aggressive tread but I only take it off road occasionally.

Thanks,
Brent

They don't make that size so you either do as I did and use 245/65/17 or go to 265/70/17. The latter would be fine if you want to offroad and want a little more clearance. The first one is about a half inch taller then the stock size. I run the first one on my Treg with the WR's and I really like them.

[tiresbyweb]

Originally Posted by Pittsburgh_Treg

Tires for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Standard Model
Size: 255/60-17
Looking to see price out my options. What price can you get me some Nokian tires. I want some more aggressive tread but I only take it off road occasionally.

Thanks,
Brent

Hello Brent,

As Yeti said, Nokian does not have the 255/60R17. I would go with the 245/65R17 Nokian WR SUV:

Tires by Web - Nokian WR SUV

I am sure you will be delightfully impressed with what you get from these tires. ***Private message for current enthusiast forum discount***

-Josh