Yokohama Geolander A/T

onyourbikenate · Aug 22nd, 2019, 13:20

Hi Gents,

i'm in the market for a set of new boots for the XC70 P2. I've been looking at these:

https://www.blackcircles.com/catalog...?tyre=35675003

anyone running these?

I don't commute in my car (i'm one of them bl**dy bicyclists) but i use it for road tripping, camping and just days out, so I don't really go offroading but i don't want to get stuck on a grass campsite after a nights rain.

ok the tyres have the "look" i want for the car

Johnny Kebab · Aug 24th, 2019, 09:40

Not running these currently but had them on a jeep A while back, they’re a bit noisy for day to day but if you’re only using the car occasionally you should be fine. Bit ‘Screechy’ on tight bends on the YJ but that’s more to do with the diff I think.

Hope this helps.

JK

green van man · Aug 26th, 2019, 07:26

They are a H speed rating, volvos recomendation is V speed rating. Your insurance may quibble in the event of a claim.

I'm running pirreli scorpion all season that I paid £85+vat for 4 years ago, don't do many miles, that have a chunky tread that would handle wet grass and are V rated.

Landrover is used as designed and the only tyre I use is BF Goodrich AT but the landrover doesnot have a V speed rating requirement having a top speed of 92 mph compared to the xc70 136mph.

Paul.

onyourbikenate · Aug 26th, 2019, 12:40

Thanks for the advice, didn't realise about the speed rating. i'm not going to be tackling green lanes with it or anything like that mostly just grass, gravel roads etc when required but 99% road so i'll keep looking.

BF Goodrich AT are the best tyre for all terrain but overkill for the XC

Vainona70 · Aug 26th, 2019, 14:59

H rated tyres are correct for the P2 XC70 with 16 inch wheels, per OPs signature & pic. It's a shame that the OEM Pirelli Scorpion STRs are no longer available.

spyboy · Aug 29th, 2019, 17:57

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season used to be factory fitted to XC70 iirc. They are very good on XC70 imho.

Aug 22nd, 2019, 13:20	#1
onyourbikenate Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 15:25 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Leeds	Yokohama Geolander A/T Hi Gents, i'm in the market for a set of new boots for the XC70 P2. I've been looking at these: https://www.blackcircles.com/catalog...?tyre=35675003 anyone running these? I don't commute in my car (i'm one of them bl**dy bicyclists) but i use it for road tripping, camping and just days out, so I don't really go offroading but i don't want to get stuck on a grass campsite after a nights rain. ok the tyres have the "look" i want for the car __________________ ------------------------------------------- Nate Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 2006 Volvo S40 1.6D 2006

Aug 26th, 2019, 12:40	#4
onyourbikenate Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 15:25 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Leeds	Thanks for the advice, didn't realise about the speed rating. i'm not going to be tackling green lanes with it or anything like that mostly just grass, gravel roads etc when required but 99% road so i'll keep looking. BF Goodrich AT are the best tyre for all terrain but overkill for the XC __________________ ------------------------------------------- Nate Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 2006 Volvo S40 1.6D 2006

Aug 24th, 2019, 09:40	#2
Johnny Kebab Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:39 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Milton Keynes	Not running these currently but had them on a jeep A while back, they’re a bit noisy for day to day but if you’re only using the car occasionally you should be fine. Bit ‘Screechy’ on tight bends on the YJ but that’s more to do with the diff I think. Hope this helps. JK

Aug 26th, 2019, 07:26	#3
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	They are a H speed rating, volvos recomendation is V speed rating. Your insurance may quibble in the event of a claim. I'm running pirreli scorpion all season that I paid £85+vat for 4 years ago, don't do many miles, that have a chunky tread that would handle wet grass and are V rated. Landrover is used as designed and the only tyre I use is BF Goodrich AT but the landrover doesnot have a V speed rating requirement having a top speed of 92 mph compared to the xc70 136mph. Paul.

Aug 26th, 2019, 14:59	#5
Vainona70 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2019 14:02 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cambs	H rated tyres are correct for the P2 XC70 with 16 inch wheels, per OPs signature & pic. It's a shame that the OEM Pirelli Scorpion STRs are no longer available.

Aug 29th, 2019, 17:57	#6
spyboy Junior Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 18:45 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ryton	Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season used to be factory fitted to XC70 iirc. They are very good on XC70 imho.

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