Hands-down one of the most handsome compact crossovers on the market, the Tiguan has long combined a premium cabin and a sophisticated yet sporty ride.

Our list of the best VW Tiguan tires takes that into account in offering a collection of options based on performance and ride quality, warranty and price.

VW Tiguan Tire Sizes

Below is a list of teach VW Tiguan trim level and the tire sizes available for that trim.

• S 215/65/17 or 235/50/19
• SE 215/65/17 or 235/50/19
• SE R-Line 255/40/20
• SEL 235/50/19
• SEL R-Line 255/40/20

What Tire is Best for the VW Tiguan?

Best Tire for VW Tiguan

Goodyear Assurance Max Life

Normally we include a spot in our lists for the longest lasting tire. And the Goodyear Assurance Max Life is always our top choice because, well, it has the longest tread life warranty.

But here we’re giving it our overall top pick. Yes, the fantastic 85,000 mile warranty plays a part. But this tire is also a solid all-season performance tire, with good handling dynamics and impressive braking performance in both the dry and wet.

And for what you get, it’s quire reasonably priced.

   

Best Tire for VW Tiguan (alternative)

Continental Cross Contact LX 25

Another top performer, the Continental Cross Contact LX 25 provides solid we and dry grip, an engaging ride and excellent highway manners. Overall, it’s an extremely comparable tire to the Goodyear Assurance Max Life.

It’s 70,000 mile warranty would normally be impressive, were it not for the Goodyear’s amazing stat. Pricing is slightly more affordable, however, making it an excellent pick as well.

   

Best Budget Tire for VW Tiguan

Kumho Crugen HP71

In this instance using the term budget feels wrong. Maybe “value” is a better term.

Still, both make this tire seems like it’s just good for what it is. And that’s not true.

The fact is, the Kumho Crugen HP71 is really a pretty first-rate tire. Handling isn’t quite as engaging as several others on this list, but it’s a touring tire and so that’s to be expected. Built for an ideal highway ride, it achieves that goal and because of it’s makeup, braking performance is first rate, in both the dry and wet.

The 65,000 mile warranty falls a bit short of rivals, but for the significantly lower price point, it’s more than worth the trade-off. If handling isn’t a huge concern for you, this bargain is a hard one to pass up.

   

Cheapest Tire for VW Tiguan

Nankang Cross Sport SP-9

A performance all-season, the Nankang Cross Sport SP-9 delivers on its promise of engaging handling thanks to a grippy tread compound. With three large center ribs to stay planed on the highway and deliver a stable ride, while reinforced shoulder tread sections offer more support in the corners.

The 50,000 mile tread life warranty means these won’t be with you for too many years, but they are priced so you can replace them more regularly.

Best Winter Tire for VW Tiguan

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

One of the very best winter tires you can buy, the Blizzak is particularly impressive when it comes to driving on snow-packed roads. The extra wide center tread rib and tightly packed exterior tread blocks make for a particularly planted feeling on snow, while also offering impressive braking and handling.

The WS90 is the latest version of this tire and features 30% stiffer tread blocks, meaning that when you’re driving on clear roads it’s less ponderous and handles better overall.

   

Additional VW Tiguan Tire Options:

Yokohama YK740 GTX

Mchelin Premiere LTX DT

Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II

What Tires Come on the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Below is a list of all tires available on the Volkswagen Tiguan based on the rim size of the vehicle.

17-inch tires

• Giti Giticomfort XA1
• Bridgestone Ecopia HL 422 Plus
• Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
• Goodyear Assurance Finesse

18-inch tires

• Bridgestone Ecopia HL 422 Plus
• Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
• Goodyear Assurance Finesse
• Continental ProContact TX

19-inch tires

• Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
• Continental ProContact TX
• Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2
• Continental Conti Sport Contact 5 SUV

20-inch tires

• Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2

How long do Volkswagen Tiguan Tires Last?

Tread life for factory-equipped Tigun tires can vary significantly based on the trim level and the specific tires equipped. While most of the tires don’t come with a factory warranty, some do, like the Continental ProContact TX which should last around 55,000 miles. The Bridgestone Ecopia HL 422 Plus tires should achieve closer to 60,000 miles, if not more. Of note, the aftermarket Ecopia HL 422 Plus come with a 70,000 mile tread life warranty, but there’s no warranty on the OEM versions.

Once you step up to the higher-spec R-line models expect to see closer to 45,000 to 50,000 miles on a set, with the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 rated to hit 50,000 miles.