Case study - how Eurowheel selected used tires for VW Golf and saved the client 3,500 ₴

Input data: car, driving style and budget

• Car — VW Golf VII 1.6 TDI, 2018 year.
• Mileage: 145,000 km; 70% of the route — city, 30% - highway Kyiv – Lviv.
• Budget: up to 10,000 ₴ for a set with professional tire fitting.
• Client request: «I want quiet and economical tires, preferably a European brand, no older than 5 years».

Step 1. Remote diagnostics and specification of parameters

Manager «Eurowheel» asked for a photo from the PTS to confirm the factory-recommended size of 205/55 R16 91V. They also checked whether the sports suspension was in place — this is important for the load index. After clarifications, the client agreed to a minimum tread depth of ≥ 6 mm in order to have two full seasons of mileage.

Step 2. Search in the warehouse and preliminary selection

The «Eurowheel» database contains over 2,000 tire positions, so the filters were applied:

• brand — Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Pirelli;
• DOT 2021 – 2023;
• tread depth ≥ 6 mm;
• fuel efficiency class A or B.

There are 5 sets left, from which two favorites were chosen: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue and Continental EcoContact 6.

Step 3. Visual inspection on the HOFMANN GEODYNA 9000P stand

Each wheel was run through an automatic diagnostic complex:

• radial and lateral runout — ≤ 0.6 mm (norm — 1 mm);
• absence of patches in the shoulder zone and sidewall;
• residual tread depth 6.5 – 6.8 mm;
• 2022 model year (DOT 1822).

Pirelli showed a better balance (0.4 mm vs 0.5 mm) and are 0.3 kg lighter than Continental, so the choice fell on them.

Step 4. Commercial offer

Cost item	New tire (mid-market)	Used Pirelli in «Eurowheel»
Price for 1 pc., ₴	3 600	2 050
Set of 4 pcs., ₴	14 400	8 200
Tire fitting + balancing, ₴	1,600	1,600 (promotion –25%)
Summary	16,000	12,500

Savings amounted to ₴3,500 (22%) while maintaining the premium brand and residual life ≈ 40,000 km.

Step 5. Installation and free diagnostics of disks

The client arrived at the service station at 8 Saperno-Slobidska Street:

1. The disks were checked for wear and cracks — no defects were found.
2. The tires were installed, balanced, and the rear discs were additionally rotated for even wear.
3. After a 5 km test drive, the bolt torques were checked with a torque wrench.

Step 6. Result after 1,500 km of mileage

A month later, the client left feedback:

• fuel consumption decreased by 0.4 l/100 km (from 5.1 to 4.7);
• the noise level at 130 km/h is significantly lower than on the previous Hankook Kinergy Eco (approximately -2 dB according to the on-board computer);
• handling in the rain is stable, aquaplaning appears only after 120 km/h.

Why the case was successful

1. Clear technical brief— we immediately knew the size, speed index and budget.
2. Large inventory— enough premium sets immediately available.
3. Professional inspection— the HOFMANN stand weeded out potentially problematic tires.
4. Promotional tire fitting— the money saved was not «eaten» by the service.

Advice to readers of the «Eurowheel» blog

If you have a specific budget and requirements, share them with the manager during the first call. This way you will receive 2-3 targeted offers in just 15 minutes, and the real savings will be measured in thousands of hryvnias, as in this case with the VW Golf. Call from 8:00 to 21:00 at (067) 199 49 49, (093) 199 49 49, (099) 199 49 49 — and we will find the right kit for your car.