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Can I change the profile of the tyres on my Volkswagen Tiguan for better ride comfort?

I have 235/50R19 tyres on my Volkswagen Tiguan, I was wondering if I could change the profile from 50 to 45 to try and improve the quality and handling of the ride.

Asked on 22 March 2023 by Richard Thomas

Answered by David Ross
You do have the option of changing the profile of your tyres, but if you want to improve ride quality then you need a higher profile than the 235/50 your Tiguan is currently using. You could change to a 235/55 or a 235/60 profile which should help the ride quality, but it is worth bearing in mind that this will also affect the handling slightly. A taller profile will mean the sidewall deflects more during hard cornering and the steering response may not be as sharp, but you may feel that this is a worthwhile trade-off for increased ride comfort.
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