[Matthew Nelson]

Looks to me as though 275/55/20 weigh about 44 lbs per tire, whereas the stock 275/45/20s weigh about 36 lbs each. Not a small difference! I expect this is noticeable in every way. Ride, handling, efficiency and power. I'd be inclined to look at 275/50/20s. There are a few options out there for that size as well.

 

[Ski-Dad]

Looks to me as though 275/55/20 weigh about 44 lbs per tire, whereas the stock 275/45/20s weigh about 36 lbs each. Not a small difference! I expect this is noticeable in every way. Ride, handling, efficiency and power. I'd be inclined to look at 275/50/20s. There are a few options out there for that size as well.

Your comments are reflective of my experience, both positive and negative. The Treg rides like a larger vehicle with these tires, which has many positives, but also the negatives noted. I don't have a good baseline on fuel economy as I installed these shortly after acquiring my Touareg, but my sense is they are impacting fuel economy, particularly in town. I get about 11 L/100Km (21.5 mpg US) combined. Measured by actual distance and fuel. I have factored in tire size and adjusted km accordingly.

Not a lot of 275/50/20s available in an XL rated tire.

 

[VA Audio Technic]

I bit the bullet and went for the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 275/55R20...

Have a 2014 TDI with Air Suspension (all stock). The previous rubber was Kuhmo AT 265/50R20 and had no issues whatsoever over 50,000 kms.

To say that the fit of the 275/55R20 is snug is spot on. Have only driven about 30km but so far no rubbing driving regular highway, suburbs, corners, speedbumps.

I did notice a little bit of rubbing when I reversed out of my driveway in 1/2 to full lock - out of my driveway with the rear pushing up a hill (so the front of the car lower, taking more weight). But only ever so slightly.

Other than that, it seems all good.

Running in Normal air suspension mode. Will run it in for the next week or so and see how Sports mode suspension goes and then report back.

Thanks for all the information - a couple of posts in here pushed me to move up to the 275/55R20 - so thanks!

 

[aleen]

I recently Purchased a 2011 touareg vr6, it has a scale suspension installed 04-10 coil over. it has 19 inch wheels currently. would like some bigger tires on there wasn't sure how wide i could go without any rubbing.

 

[Ski-Dad]

UPDATE: 275/55/20

No rubbingh at first but 2 months in and I am now getting rubbing at 1/2 lock in reverse. Rubs on the TDI vents. Will run for another month until I swap out for the snow tires. Will revert to a smaller tire in the spring. I must say they do look good

 

[lifeisabeach]

I am.



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Attempted an all terrain 285/50r20 on my 2012 TDI on 20x10.5 +50 wheels and there was not enough room. had to add a 2" eurowise lift to clear.

 

[Sean_Mc]

A little late to the party, but we bought our 2017 Wolfsburg back in June. Came with the 18x8 et 43 OZ Canyons with 265/60r18 BFGs. Ran fine, no issues, just didn't like the look of it. So I went ahead and fitted 18x9 et 25 Alpha Echo wheels on it with 265/65r18 Pirelli Scorpion A/Ts originally. The Pirelli's rubbed so bad, they only lasted a week before I had them switched out. Now running 255/65r18 Falken Wildpeak Trail A/T on there. No rubbing issues at all.
Also had a local vinyl guy do a chrome delete on most of the vehicle.
Here are the before and after pics.

 

[lemongtz]

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Hey, looks very nice, have you had any issues with that size?, I've been thinking of sizing up from 275 45 20

 

[simondaviswright]

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HI

What size rim and what size tyres did you put on?

Thanks

 

[noahpm]

I went with 285/60/18 Terra Grapplers On OEM Cayenne wheels. Running 25mm spacers upfront and 30mm rear. Suspension is set to extra off road height in this picture. I did have the fender liners trimmed to avoid any rubbing.

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is this a tdi?

 

[seafarer28]

@VA Audio Technic , curious to get your opinion on the Geolander AT G015, these are on my list of possible mild AT replacement tyres for my 19" rims. I really do not need AT's as these days I seldom venture off the tar however I like the assurance of having stronger sidewalls and the ability to venture on tracks etc without worring too much about grip and punctures.

Especially interested to hear your impressions regarding noise levels and handling in the wet, any strange characteristics you noticed with them?

I currently also have the Cooper ATT, Pirelli ATR+ and (the non AT) Falken AZENIS FK510SUV all in 25/55R19.

Many thanks,

TonyB

 

[Veloch]

275/45/20 for winter, the same for summer and also a set of 285/35/22.
No rubbing.

 

[mse871859949]

265/70/18, 3" eurowise lift, 32.61" x 10.43" tire on cayenne wheels. Rubs but will work with some English on the fender iners. Can't go any bigger.

 

[BeachlifeXXX]

Hi guys any more long term reports for 275/55/20? Really tempted to order a set just no choice in 275/45/20...

Thanks

 

[JCstomper]

Scroll up. It's all there

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[BeachlifeXXX]

Scroll up. It's all there

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Some comments are back in 2021 so would be nice if these guys can still report no issues

 

[JCstomper]

I did a 3 inch lift from eurowise along with subframe drop and control arms. Now my tires look small lol. I'm probably gonna go up a bit and add spacers for ball joint clearance.

I'm wondering if I can manage a 305/55/20 lol

I would be a 33.2 inch tire

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[JCstomper]

265/70/18, 3" eurowise lift, 32.61" x 10.43" tire on cayenne wheels. Rubs but will work with some English on the fender iners. Can't go any bigger. View attachment 250414

Hmmm after reading this, my idea may not work.

Do you have any wheel spacers on? Think that could help with your rub?

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[mse871859949]

Hmmm after reading this, my idea may not work.

Do you have any wheel spacers on? Think that could help with your rub?

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Width isn't the problem for me since these tires are about 1/4 narrower than stock. I do have 1" spacers. I added "Rubbershox" spring helpers on all 4 corners which adds about another 1/2" lift and gives a firmer ride/better towing ability. The cayenne wheels are 2006 and are pretty tucked in, so it's hard to tell that I even have spacers. I clear the UCA with ease, but I don't think a true 33" will fit no matter the lift, the wheel wells just aren't big enough. In the rear I have about 3/4" to the front of the wheel well. In the front I had to trim the fender liners, intercooler shields etc. You could probably run a heavily offset tire and 2" spacers, maybe get your 33's spaced way outside...I'm not a fan of that look though. If I could do it all over again I would probably run one size smaller tire. The ride is great though, the 18's with big tires really are smooth compared to the 20's.

 

[JCstomper]

Width isn't the problem for me since these tires are about 1/4 narrower than stock. I do have 1" spacers. I added "Rubbershox" spring helpers on all 4 corners which adds about another 1/2" lift and gives a firmer ride/better towing ability. The cayenne wheels are 2006 and are pretty tucked in, so it's hard to tell that I even have spacers. I clear the UCA with ease, but I don't think a true 33" will fit no matter the lift, the wheel wells just aren't big enough. In the rear I have about 3/4" to the front of the wheel well. In the front I had to trim the fender liners, intercooler shields etc. You could probably run a heavily offset tire and 2" spacers, maybe get your 33's spaced way outside...I'm not a fan of that look though. If I could do it all over again I would probably run one size smaller tire. The ride is great though, the 18's with big tires really are smooth compared to the 20's.

Thanks for the feedback!!! I need to order new tires soon and this definitely helps

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