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I've had my Touareg 13 V6TDI for almost 18 months. So far I have had to replace the tyres twice...each time for bulges in the sidewalls. I keep getting told it is impact damage...go figure. Anyway, the question really is, instead of the 275/45/20, what would be a suitable tyre/wheel combo to use, if I want to get a BIT serious about country travel? (FYI we've joined a lapidary club and they do long weekend travel rock hunting). Don't want to do the Simpson Desert or anything, but need to know what I can fit to make the tyres more dependable...a mate has suggested dropping a rim size or two and putting Bridgestone Duellers on...any thought? Assistance would be appreciated. BTW, would I need to have the speedo recalibrated? If yes, then what would happen if I wanted to have two sets? The original for around town and the others for roughing it?? See my problem ?

I've had my Touareg 13 V6TDI for almost 18 months. So far I have had to replace the tyres twice...each time for bulges in the sidewalls. I keep getting told it is impact damage...go figure. Anyway, the question really is, instead of the 275/45/20, what would be a suitable tyre/wheel combo to use, if I want to get a BIT serious about country travel? (FYI we've joined a lapidary club and they do long weekend travel rock hunting). Don't want to do the Simpson Desert or anything, but need to know what I can fit to make the tyres more dependable...a mate has suggested dropping a rim size or two and putting Bridgestone Duellers on...any thought? Assistance would be appreciated. BTW, would I need to have the speedo recalibrated? If yes, then what would happen if I wanted to have two sets? The original for around town and the others for roughing it?? See my problem ?