No. But please post pix and a report as I'm thinking about this size myself.

 

I will give you the low down

let you know.

 

Your speedo will be closer to correct, but your odometer will be reading slower. Just an FYI on that since you will notice the next time you check mileage with the new tires it will seem like it went to crap. You have to add the percent the odometer is off back in to get your true mpg now. I have to do it since I went to a 245/70/17. Most just think right away that bigger tire give them bad mileage and that is part of the reason since it throws your odometer off. You will be going from a 29" diameter tire to a 30.1" diameter tire. My speedo is dead on accurate with the above size tire I am using based on GPS. Odometer is off by 5% for me.

 

It looked like the speedo was off w/ oem set (accdng to calc) this size changed only minimal degree. I've been rolling on 255/55/19 Ipikes all summer. They handled everything well but still felt very mushy... previously had 275/45/19 Pilot HP sports that were amazing. Until I hit snow in Denver. They were terrifying, which is why i have the Ipikes now. Still, I'll be happy with more tread between the pavement and the rim especially in the desert.

For winter I'll go w/ a 245/55/17 cooper M+S.

 

Speedo is off on purpose and is typical of all German or I believe Euro cars. May I ask why 245/55/17? That will give you a smaller diameter then stock. I am running Cooper ATR's now and loved them in snow. I know my location says PA, but I lived in UT for 11 yrs and know what snow is like out there. I never had an issue with these tires in snow other then when they were close to being replaced, but that is all tires really. The size I am running does very well offroad as well since I have done the Rally in Ouray a few times and never had an issue with this size offroad.

 

Smaller and Narrower have always been the choice for snow and ice. Check out WRC races in Finland and Sweden.....The theory is that the smaller contact patch will push through the soft unstable layers of snow to the harder surface below to give better traction. This allows the studs to "bite" into the ice and harder surface below. Wider tires will push and plow the upper, loose layers. This makes it steering, stopping very difficult.

 

Smaller and Narrower have always been the choice for snow and ice. Check out WRC races in Finland and Sweden.....The theory is that the smaller contact patch will push through the soft unstable layers of snow to the harder surface below to give better traction. This allows the studs to "bite" into the ice and harder surface below. Wider tires will push and plow the upper, loose layers. This makes it steering, stopping very difficult.

Narrower is quite definitely right, and deeper sidewalls too, but going smaller than the original overall wheel/tyre diameter does not improve the ability to cut through snow.

 

just saying.

 

Ok this is all I've got on this subject

Also, factor in flex. Less floatation.
Narrow tire, tall sidewall will flex, twist and get more down force. Like rails on a sled.

A larger diameter rim w/minute sidewall less flex, more floatation... like trying to steer a block of ice. No resistance to gravity and inertia. .

Hope this helps.

 

I get the WRC reference and that is why I went taller narrower to cut through it rather then float over it. WRC also run a lot smaller wheels then we are capable. I have never been a fan of wide tires for snow and in all honesty if I would have two sets of wheels and did not mind doing it I would rather do the other stock size that VW recommends, 235/60/17. That size at least keeps the same factory diameter. Narrow tall I think is more the answer rather then smaller diameter. Again, I understand the conditions out there in the winter since I spent a few winters traveling up Little Cottonwood Canyon to get to Alta for deep powder days...

 

puke

 

WRC theory rocks.

 

Just ordered Hankook Dynapro ATm in the above size. Shouldn't be over the top big. looks like a little increase in sidewall height. Anyone have experience w/ this tire?

airjammer--Here you go--Chris

http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f44/new-shoes-46606.html

 

OK They look fine and dandy. As I don't have Air - that was my biggest concern. I do miss the 245/75/19s that were on my treg when I bought it. Talk about rails. I'll be in Moab with the Hankooks within a couple of weeks. See how they work on slickrock.

 

I recently fitted my 04 V6 with 265/65r17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo 2's. Sadly, I can't comment on snow handling, but I will say I think I went too big. My V6 lost some of its snapiness and it doesn't corner quite as well being nearly a inch higher. They look a little gaudy in sport mode, but fill out the wheel wells nicely in auto-offroad. I would like to add that I would definitely by these tires again, just in a smaller size.

 

I recently fitted my 04 V6 with 265/65r17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo 2's. Sadly, I can't comment on snow handling, but I will say I think I went too big. My V6 lost some of its snapiness and it doesn't corner quite as well being nearly a inch higher. They look a little gaudy in sport mode, but fill out the wheel wells nicely in auto-offroad. I would like to add that I would definitely by these tires again, just in a smaller size.

I want these tires on my next go 'round. Thanks for the tip. I've been watching these tire threads closely because the revo 2's don't come in the stock size. I'm not sure which size I'll choose but I'll figure that out when the time comes.

 

Around here, the Hankooks are about $50 less expensive per tire......enough to consider.....

I ran a set of Revo's on my 04 and had no complaints at all with lots of Colorado off roading.

I am running BFG's right now and really appreciate the tire except has gotten pretty noisy as the miles grew....

REally thinking of the Hankook's soon

Rick

 

I was informed by local VW dealer that they won't recommend me going to 245/65/17 because the diameter is 29.5 in compared to 29.0 in on the stock tire and this might touch the air suspension bag on heavy braking and I will get "Running gear error".
Anybody out there driving on 245/65/17 tires?
I have a 2007 3.0 tdi with air suspension.

 

Crap....I am running 245/70x17 and the don't foul non anything and I have put it through some rough stuff. You can safely go up to 30.5 in without much risk of any fouling.

Tell the dealer to train his staff!

Stuart...

 

Yep, oversize dia tyres work nice. I went oversize on my Treg and no worries. I'm running a BFG 31" tyre on the D22 and after a 3" lift, can now plank on a creeper trolley and go completely under the chassis and view the underbelly. Every bit of extra clearance helps with the Treg in the dirt, even with air susp, it all helps.

 

Typical dealer speak I'm afraid.

I've answered your post elsewhere but show them this next time you seek their "advice"!

VWVortex.com - Firestone Destination M/T Mud Tires

 

The Hankooks will do very well at Moab.....For those who haven't off-roaded there, the term "slickrock" has nothing to do with traction.... Actually, the surface is vary tactile. I have seen a gentleman in an old Isuzu with street tires and Running Boards come through the run out of Hell's Revenge which is about as difficult as it can get for SUV's. He had to be really good as I dont think there are by-passes for all the obstacles.

In any event, you will smoke the tires in a few climbs, but they will do you well.

Rick

 

Mounted Hankooks

Behind my house overlooking the Gunnison River.

255/65/17 on Canyon rims. This was a good investment.

 

Behind my house overlooking the Gunnison River.

255/65/17 on Canyon rims. This was a good investment.

Damn dude thats an awesome pic!

 

Actually, it's about a mile of pavement; then BLM forever.

 

another shot

 

Nice

 

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