jledfl

I purchased my 2017 Q7 in December of 2016. I had to change the tires at 14000 miles and now I have to change them again at 19500 miles. I think there is something not right. I have owned SUVs and other cars where the wear is 30000 miles. We are not crazy drivers. What is happening with these tires? Is there a better place to get the tires than the dealer?
thanks

Eppieguy

19", 20" or 21" tires? Personally I'd never go back to the dealer for anything including tires unless it's a warranty item. Go to a tire rack, or discount tire, buy you tires and have them shipped to one of their installers and get them installed.

Eppieguy

I'd also check the alignment when you buy new tires which is also not warrantied.

jledfl

They are 21" does that make a difference on wear? I will definitely look into those companies and the alignment. thanks for the help

Eppieguy

Yes, the 21" tires are a summer tire in which usually is a softer rubber compound, there are many reports here about the 21's and early tire wear.

BigKutta

Yes, 21s will wear faster. Lower profile tires, especially performance tires, will wear faster. Another reason I stayed away from 21s

Greg in JaxFl

I also have the 21" tires and hope that there is a good replacement that is not run-flat. I can put up with a spare in the back. Will wait and see but from what I understand I will not have to wait long before replacing.

TNVol

None of the 21" tires are run-flat (at least none in the OEM size). There are some all-season options coming out in the OEM size. Not cheap but hopefully more mileage life. Still not run-flat though.

timshuwy

On my 2011 Q5 and 2011 VW CC, I put all weather Michelin Premier tires... I was very impressed as they were very quiet, smooth riding, and very long lasting. When i need to get new ones for my new Q7, i plan on looking at Michelin options first if they offer in the size and runflat option needed (since there is no spare).

AudiPhotog

Same dilemma and have done quite a bit of looking into this for my Q7 I took delivery of last Friday. I used the Michelin Premier LTX tires on my Q5 TDI and they were all you say they are. The 20" tire size for the Q7 is a 285/45 and there isn't a Premier LTX in that size but there is a 275/45 20" that I will be very tempted to use. If anyone has thoughts/considerations to be aware of, would certainly appreciate the input! I do know this tire would be slightly smaller in diameter. I could live with that as I love these tires.