Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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R80SSL
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Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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Hi,

can anyone please tell me the Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

Working out potential costs on a non or fully-maintained contract hire agreement - which is more cost effective for me.

much appreciated.
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Re: Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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Mine came with Bridgestone Potenzas. 235/35/R19 91Y
2.0 TSi 280 R DSG Rising Blue / April 15 - 11 March 20
2.0 TDi 170 DSG R-Line Indium Grey / June 12 - April 15
2.0 GT TDi 170 DSG Salsa Red / May 10 - June 12
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Re: Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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cheers.
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Re: Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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thats fine if running the 19s! can be on 18s too...
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Re: Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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19"s standard on the facelift
2.0 TSi 280 R DSG Rising Blue / April 15 - 11 March 20
2.0 TDi 170 DSG R-Line Indium Grey / June 12 - April 15
2.0 GT TDi 170 DSG Salsa Red / May 10 - June 12
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Re: Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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cheers for this.

brand new model, get it next wed (25th Nov) so its the 19's.

cheers.
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Re: Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

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didn't realise 19s were standard on facelift

anyway pre facelift looks wayyy nicer:D
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Re: Standard Tyre brand and size on the 2016 MY R?

Post by stevencrawford08 »

Mine came with 235 35 r19 continental sport contacts. Loving the 19's standard! Also I must confess the pre-facelift has a subtle edge when it comes to looks!
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