Which tyres

forbsie09 · Aug 4th, 2020, 15:50

I am changing the wheels on my V70 2.4, I've got myself a set of 16" Columba's, they'll need a refurb, but whats the advice on tyres for V70's - its not performance tyres I'm looking for, as this is my daily driver, so a good all rounder / all season tyre, dont want Ling Lang / Ying Yong or any other unknown Chinese stuff

So, what does Volvo's prefer ?

Lee2246 · Aug 4th, 2020, 16:24

I've got Goodyear Eagle F1's on mine. Good all round tyre and well prices in my opinion.

I got them from www.asdatyres.co.uk cheapest place i could find. Price includes fitting, you just choose the fitting station you want to go too and then turn up or choose a mobile one

forbsie09 · Aug 4th, 2020, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee2246

I've got Goodyear Eagle F1's on mine. Good all round tyre and well prices in my opinion.

I got them from www.asdatyres.co.uk cheapest place i could find. Price includes fitting, you just choose the fitting station you want to go too and then turn up or choose a mobile one

More of a performance tyre that though isnt it ?

Whippy · Aug 4th, 2020, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by forbsie09

More of a performance tyre that though isnt it ?

Nope, not at all, good all round performance, quiet, reasonable wear, grippy, predictable not too expensive.

DaveNP · Aug 4th, 2020, 18:09

There's quite a few threads on here about tyres (use the forum search tab and you'll find them) but overall I think that for your use avoiding the Chinese ditchfinders and going for a modest known brand is about right, those with a V70R who like 'spirited' driving may want/need high performance, some like a set of summers and a set of winters which seems more important the further north and further into the countryside you live. I do back and forth to work and the shops with occasional longer trips and find Avon ZV7's work fine for me (I like the lip on the side wall which gives some protection to the edge of the alloy), others have different preferences. If you search online for Tyre Tests (not reviews) for the size you want there's quite a few comprehensive tests where you get objective ratings for grip, wet grip, noise, wear, etc and you can make your choice depending on what is important to you and your budget.

Dash300 · Aug 4th, 2020, 19:18

Tried a few now and very impressed with the Cross Climates so will be using them from now on. Not cheap, but as they say.........

Aug 4th, 2020, 15:50	#1
forbsie09 Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Musselburgh	Which tyres I am changing the wheels on my V70 2.4, I've got myself a set of 16" Columba's, they'll need a refurb, but whats the advice on tyres for V70's - its not performance tyres I'm looking for, as this is my daily driver, so a good all rounder / all season tyre, dont want Ling Lang / Ying Yong or any other unknown Chinese stuff So, what does Volvo's prefer ?

Aug 4th, 2020, 18:09	#5
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	There's quite a few threads on here about tyres (use the forum search tab and you'll find them) but overall I think that for your use avoiding the Chinese ditchfinders and going for a modest known brand is about right, those with a V70R who like 'spirited' driving may want/need high performance, some like a set of summers and a set of winters which seems more important the further north and further into the countryside you live. I do back and forth to work and the shops with occasional longer trips and find Avon ZV7's work fine for me (I like the lip on the side wall which gives some protection to the edge of the alloy), others have different preferences. If you search online for Tyre Tests (not reviews) for the size you want there's quite a few comprehensive tests where you get objective ratings for grip, wet grip, noise, wear, etc and you can make your choice depending on what is important to you and your budget. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Aug 4th, 2020, 19:18	#6
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	Tried a few now and very impressed with the Cross Climates so will be using them from now on. Not cheap, but as they say......... __________________ XC60 VEA 181 2015MY SE Lux Nav Geartronic 8 speed Auto. 1962 LR S11a, 1970 Mk2 Vitesse Convertible. Maybe the Hokey Cokey is what it's all about!

Aug 4th, 2020, 16:24	#2
Lee2246 New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2021 11:19 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Wigan	I've got Goodyear Eagle F1's on mine. Good all round tyre and well prices in my opinion. I got them from www.asdatyres.co.uk cheapest place i could find. Price includes fitting, you just choose the fitting station you want to go too and then turn up or choose a mobile one

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)