Good tyres - Page 2

griston64 · Mar 5th, 2021, 16:26

Must admit to using Michelins for years and always found them to be excellent in both grip and wear. I do also like Goodyear and like Luke I currently have Bridgestones on my 940 that I'm very impressed with.

Funnily enough I also have used Michelin pro Service Course tyres on my road bike and they were by far and away the best tyres I have ever used. The grip on those was mind boggling for 23c tyres.

jpliddy · Mar 5th, 2021, 17:02

hi all
thank you all for your valued comments ,bottom line ball back in my court when decision time comes but your comments will help me decide . i have only ever put michelins on this car for last 22000 miles i have got 45000 miles on a full set years back this current set will be lucky to get 35000 miles they are michelin ENERGY . im tempted to go for the cross climates , but TUFI from bristol is well on the way to 45000 miles on his ,i do like to get good safe mileage his tyres are about the same price as the michelins so jurys still out thanks again all of you .

volvo always · Mar 5th, 2021, 18:59

Michelin energy for me too on my 1996 940. Last well and not had any grip issues. Rears I bought used, 4 years ago for £20 and £25, used as spare and were 8 months old. Fronts bought new recently.

Also liked Goodyear Efficient grip on a Lexus IS 220D except in tread cracking on 3 year old tyres.

Have Continental Eco Contact 6 on My Toyota Auris. Good grip, front perishing but car/tyres 6 years old in April and done 32,000. Fronts have about 2.5mm left.
Will replace with same or efficient grip next month.

James

Ian21401 · Mar 5th, 2021, 20:37

As title. Running my second set of Kleber on my 1992 940. Plenty of grip in all conditions and last well. Fronts in excess of 40,000 miles from new to 2.0 mms on the outer edge, apart from the FNS which only does about 25,000 due to wear on the outer edge due to roundabouts but still 4.0 mms in the centre. Rears in excess of 50,000 miles.

Jebus · Mar 6th, 2021, 13:49

My 940 since its still a work in progress as continental somethings on the front, and good year all seasons on the back, ride well no complaints about the grip from either, will go for a set of either cross climates or the goodyears, they grip well in regular driving and were brilliant in the recent snow and ice up here in Aberdeen, didn't put a foot wrong so saves getting a set of winters on the old girl

derek vivian · Mar 6th, 2021, 14:09

The tyres I have fitted to my V90 (197 version) are Falken Euro All Season AS200 in size 205/55 R16 91H and they have been perfect. I got all 5 of them them on line from mytyres.co.uk and they cost me £56.50 in 2016 no charge to send them to me and my local tyre shop fitted them for a few quid. I have done around 18,000 on them with no problems.

MWCheshire · Mar 6th, 2021, 14:20

I've used Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun tyres (205/55 R16 size) on my 1995 940 Estate for the last two years. Excellent grip and wear as far as I'm concerned, and a reasonable price.

AllHailKingVolvo · Mar 6th, 2021, 15:03

As far as a good quality mid-priced tyre goes, I've had excellent results with Avon tyres for many years. A friend of mine who ran my local ATS when I lived in the Bridport area tipped me off about them many years ago when I had a W210 E-Class that used to eat tyres...he said in his opinion Avon offered the best compromise of performance, durability and cost, and I've used them ever since with no complaints whatsoever.

My petrol 940 has them fitted to the front and my diesel will soon receive a set of four, it currently has a set of 185/65/R15s on it which of course are smaller than standard and make it a bit revvy at motorway speeds.

XC90Mk1 · Mar 6th, 2021, 15:38

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Originally Posted by AllHailKingVolvo

As far as a good quality mid-priced tyre goes, I've had excellent results with Avon tyres for many years. A friend of mine who ran my local ATS when I lived in the Bridport area tipped me off about them many years ago when I had a W210 E-Class that used to eat tyres...he said in his opinion Avon offered the best compromise of performance, durability and cost, and I've used them ever since with no complaints whatsoever.

My petrol 940 has them fitted to the front and my diesel will soon receive a set of four, it currently has a set of 185/65/R15s on it which of course are smaller than standard and make it a bit revvy at motorway speeds.

I recently (last three years) ran a set of Avon tyres on my winter wheels on my Vauxhall zafira. Those Avon tyres punched way way above their weight, they really were astonishing value for money.

That’s a very good call yes.

gpl1968 · Mar 6th, 2021, 15:49

I'm on my second set of CrossClimates. I've had Michelin Pilots and Energys and also Brigestones in the past but the CCs are by far the best.
Grip is much better especially in poor conditions and they last a similar time to the other Michelins.

Mar 5th, 2021, 16:26	#11
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:00 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Must admit to using Michelins for years and always found them to be excellent in both grip and wear. I do also like Goodyear and like Luke I currently have Bridgestones on my 940 that I'm very impressed with. Funnily enough I also have used Michelin pro Service Course tyres on my road bike and they were by far and away the best tyres I have ever used. The grip on those was mind boggling for 23c tyres. __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Mar 5th, 2021, 17:02	#12
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	Good tyres hi all thank you all for your valued comments ,bottom line ball back in my court when decision time comes but your comments will help me decide . i have only ever put michelins on this car for last 22000 miles i have got 45000 miles on a full set years back this current set will be lucky to get 35000 miles they are michelin ENERGY . im tempted to go for the cross climates , but TUFI from bristol is well on the way to 45000 miles on his ,i do like to get good safe mileage his tyres are about the same price as the michelins so jurys still out thanks again all of you .

Mar 5th, 2021, 18:59	#13
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:02 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Michelin energy for me too on my 1996 940. Last well and not had any grip issues. Rears I bought used, 4 years ago for £20 and £25, used as spare and were 8 months old. Fronts bought new recently. Also liked Goodyear Efficient grip on a Lexus IS 220D except in tread cracking on 3 year old tyres. Have Continental Eco Contact 6 on My Toyota Auris. Good grip, front perishing but car/tyres 6 years old in April and done 32,000. Fronts have about 2.5mm left. Will replace with same or efficient grip next month. James Last edited by volvo always; Mar 5th, 2021 at 19:05.

Mar 5th, 2021, 20:37	#14
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Kleber Quadraxer. As title. Running my second set of Kleber on my 1992 940. Plenty of grip in all conditions and last well. Fronts in excess of 40,000 miles from new to 2.0 mms on the outer edge, apart from the FNS which only does about 25,000 due to wear on the outer edge due to roundabouts but still 4.0 mms in the centre. Rears in excess of 50,000 miles. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

Mar 6th, 2021, 13:49	#15
Jebus VOC Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 17:49 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aberdeen	My 940 since its still a work in progress as continental somethings on the front, and good year all seasons on the back, ride well no complaints about the grip from either, will go for a set of either cross climates or the goodyears, they grip well in regular driving and were brilliant in the recent snow and ice up here in Aberdeen, didn't put a foot wrong so saves getting a set of winters on the old girl __________________ 1992 2.0 SE Turbo Wentworth, now with b230ft & M90 2005 S60 2.0T the baby T5

Mar 6th, 2021, 14:09	#16
derek vivian Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 16:01 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Whyteleafe	tyre on V90 The tyres I have fitted to my V90 (197 version) are Falken Euro All Season AS200 in size 205/55 R16 91H and they have been perfect. I got all 5 of them them on line from mytyres.co.uk and they cost me £56.50 in 2016 no charge to send them to me and my local tyre shop fitted them for a few quid. I have done around 18,000 on them with no problems.

Mar 6th, 2021, 14:20	#17
MWCheshire Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 11:30 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Sandbach	I've used Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun tyres (205/55 R16 size) on my 1995 940 Estate for the last two years. Excellent grip and wear as far as I'm concerned, and a reasonable price.

Mar 6th, 2021, 15:03	#18
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	As far as a good quality mid-priced tyre goes, I've had excellent results with Avon tyres for many years. A friend of mine who ran my local ATS when I lived in the Bridport area tipped me off about them many years ago when I had a W210 E-Class that used to eat tyres...he said in his opinion Avon offered the best compromise of performance, durability and cost, and I've used them ever since with no complaints whatsoever. My petrol 940 has them fitted to the front and my diesel will soon receive a set of four, it currently has a set of 185/65/R15s on it which of course are smaller than standard and make it a bit revvy at motorway speeds. __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Mar 6th, 2021, 15:49	#20
gpl1968 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 16:45 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wirral View Photos By: gpl1968	I'm on my second set of CrossClimates. I've had Michelin Pilots and Energys and also Brigestones in the past but the CCs are by far the best. Grip is much better especially in poor conditions and they last a similar time to the other Michelins. __________________ Gavin 1997 945 CD (B230FK) [RIP: 1991 945 Turbo (B230FT) 1992 945 SE turbo (B200FT)]

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