Michelin cross climate - game changer? - Page 3

TimS · Jan 9th, 2016, 21:13

FWD V70, 2013 D4 Geartronic. First time I've ever had 'non-summer' tyres, so can't really judge. However so far, they are better than the Contisports that were OEM. Would be nice to have couple of days of snow, to really see: the Contis and also the Pirelli P6000s that were OEM on my P2 V70 FWD were hopeless in snow.

cejsmith · Jan 11th, 2016, 07:43

It had them on my V60 D5 for about 8 k and they are great so far, seem to have much more grip than the conti's I had before. I would strongly recommend them.

MisterTad · Jan 12th, 2016, 15:21

I'm not sure how I missed these when they were released. These are what I've been waiting for, for years. And not available in a size that will fit either of my cars, naturally :/

RoyMacDonald · Jan 12th, 2016, 20:03

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Originally Posted by MisterTad

I'm not sure how I missed these when they were released. These are what I've been waiting for, for years. And not available in a size that will fit either of my cars, naturally :/

You know there are two versions? The one under cars has less sizes than the one under SUV. The SUV fits the XC60 and I don't think the V60 uses different size rims. You could always get another set of rims if they don't fit yours.

Sorry ,belay that advice I just realised you are posting about the Michelin and not the new Nokian all season tyre.

NigelDay · Jan 12th, 2016, 20:22

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Originally Posted by MisterTad

I'm not sure how I missed these when they were released. These are what I've been waiting for, for years. And not available in a size that will fit either of my cars, naturally :/

Have you checked Mytyres and Oponeo for any premium all-season tyre. There must be something decent that fits the V60 Polestar. How do the Scandinavians cope otherwise ?

wimorrison · Jan 12th, 2016, 21:01

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Originally Posted by NigelDay

Have you checked Mytyres and Oponeo for any premium all-season tyre. There must be something decent that fits the V60 Polestar. How do the Scandinavians cope otherwise ?

They use winter tyres from October to May, it's the law in most northern countries

volvoid · Jan 12th, 2016, 22:39

they need them too, something for very cold weather, they get it, we dont.
Many will have studded tyres depending on local conditions
Skis are popular

NigelDay · Jan 12th, 2016, 23:20

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

They use winter tyres from October to May, it's the law in most northern countries

Precisely my point, perhaps not made clear. There are winter tyres manufactured for the 19" optional Polestar wheels (Michelin and Nokian for starters). Not sure about 20" wheels and/or all-season tyres.

MisterTad · Jan 13th, 2016, 10:18

You can of course get winters for the OEM wheels, but the appeal in the cross climates is that you can leave them on all year round with minimal compromise - I've yet to find any all season tyres capable of accommodating the Polestar or my other car though, and most all-seasons apart from the cross climates seems to be fairly heavily compromised in one way or another.

RoyMacDonald · Jan 13th, 2016, 20:37

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Originally Posted by MisterTad

I'm not sure how I missed these when they were released. These are what I've been waiting for, for years. And not available in a size that will fit either of my cars, naturally :/

Nokian do Weatherproof (all season) which has the same EU test results as the Michelin. They are in a much bigger range of sizes. There are two varieties Weatherproof and Weatherproof SUV. You should find a size to fit. On test they actually scored higher grip than a dedicated winter tyre on snow.

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cejsmith VOC Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 09:10 Join Date: May 2007 Location: milton keynes View Photos By: cejsmith	It had them on my V60 D5 for about 8 k and they are great so far, seem to have much more grip than the conti's I had before. I would strongly recommend them. __________________ Volvo v70 t5 sold,Volvo XC70 sold V50 2.0d se lux sold V60 se lux d5 sold Land Rover discovery sport sold Skoda Superb 272 L&K estate sold V90 CC B6

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MisterTad New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2016 12:00 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nottingham	I'm not sure how I missed these when they were released. These are what I've been waiting for, for years. And not available in a size that will fit either of my cars, naturally :/ __________________ 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar \| Ice White 2013 BMW 730d Individual \| Azurite Black

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volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	they need them too, something for very cold weather, they get it, we dont. Many will have studded tyres depending on local conditions Skis are popular __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

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MisterTad New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2016 12:00 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nottingham	You can of course get winters for the OEM wheels, but the appeal in the cross climates is that you can leave them on all year round with minimal compromise - I've yet to find any all season tyres capable of accommodating the Polestar or my other car though, and most all-seasons apart from the cross climates seems to be fairly heavily compromised in one way or another. __________________ 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar \| Ice White 2013 BMW 730d Individual \| Azurite Black

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TimS Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:24 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Suffolk	FWD V70, 2013 D4 Geartronic. First time I've ever had 'non-summer' tyres, so can't really judge. However so far, they are better than the Contisports that were OEM. Would be nice to have couple of days of snow, to really see: the Contis and also the Pirelli P6000s that were OEM on my P2 V70 FWD were hopeless in snow.

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