Can you give us what size you are running currently & if you want to replace that size or up-size.
Some tires aren't aways available in all these sizes. Also what is your driving style?

Available Touareg OE Sizes:
255/60/17
255/55/18
275/45/19

I'm currently running Pirelli Scorpion STR's 255/55/18 on 9x18's.
I like but the sidewalls are a little loose. Overall not bad for an HR rated tire.

Would like a more street-able tire for aggressive driving.
I want to up-size to 285/45/19 Yokohama ADVAN ST (ZR rated) on 9x19 rims.

 

I currently have the 255/55/18's.

I drive like a sissy. Little gray haired ladies often pass me and shriek obsenities at me.

 

I just bought Cooper Zeon XST in that size and so far they are the shiznit. I am amazed at how quite they are at all speeds. I live in Florida and they are great in the rain as well. I had a coworker tell me they looked good too.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Cooper_Zeon_XST_Tires.cfm

I didn't buy them at the link above but I spent so much time looking for a good tire that when I found one at a good price I jumped on it. As soon as I was done with the online order it hit me that I didn't do a search for the tire by brand and model. So I do and search and I find it for about a $100 cheaper for the set. Won't make that oversight again. :anger:

PEACE,

Suckerpunchu

 

Michelin MXV4

Much quieter than the oem Scorpions. Equally good in the rain. Not great in the snow. 400 treadwear. Lasted 40K miles on my old X5.

 

I have goodyear fortera triple tread. They are very quiet, excellent grip in all weather circumstances and 600 tread life!
Cost $180 a piece. They look good too

 

How about the michelin energy or latitude series? I am also looking for a quiet tire with similar driving habits. I currently have goodyears and they are the loudest tire I've ever owned!

 

nitrogen filled tires are known for being more quiet. I can say its pretty much truth.

 

nitrogen filled tires are known for being more quiet. I can say its pretty much truth.

Mine are filled with about 78% nitrogen. Does that make them 78% less noisy than if they were filled with 100% oxygen? :evil_laugh:

 

nitrogen filled tires are known for being more quiet. I can say its pretty much truth.

Mine are filled with about 78% nitrogen. Does that make them 78% less noisy than if they were filled with 100% oxygen? :evil_laugh:

héhe, well, take it as you guys want, but me I really felt a difference when going at high speeds. :wave: :dance: