What tyres do you recommend - Page 2

DSK · Dec 5th, 2018, 22:07

Michelin Pilot Sport 4
http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/34757-m...tial-thoughts/

For the winter's we have as mentioned above the Michelin Cross Climate is a sensible choice and performs very well in the snow, better than you would think. It also works impressively well when its not cold and snowing.

My personal preference is the above, decent performance tyre and a second set of wheels ready to go with winter tyres. The usual 'all season' tyres are just as useless as the ultra high performance stuff when the conditions get to the point of snow and ice.

Brand wise, Michelin have seriously stepped up their game in recent years so anything from them like a Pilot Sport, Primacy, Cross Climate (more of a winter tyre the latter one) is a genuinely good investment.

Avoid economy/budget brands, the low price does not offset the difference in R&D, build quality and performance. If you just want something round and black, anything from the mid-range sector (Falken, Khumo, Hankook etc) to the premiums brands should suffice.

AndyV7o · Dec 5th, 2018, 22:26

I think youve mixed up european 'all season' which are very good in snow and ice, with American 'all season' which are summer tyres. In central europe, the line between all season and winter tyres is very blurred. Tyres such as Nokian weatherproof, Goodyear vecotor 4 season G2 give full winters a seriously hard time, infact the nokian in particular is better than some full winter tyres. On the other hand the Conti ts860 winter is a better year-round tyre than some all-season tyres.....
The one that really changed the game was/is the Crossclimate, as it offers 90% or thereabouts the performance of a winter tyre, with 98% the performance of a summer tyre, rather than the conventional bias of around 95% winter/85% summer tyre performance of a traditional all season.

AndrasL · Dec 6th, 2018, 10:40

Apart from the correct size, you must also pay attention to the weight rating of the tyre. This is a numerical value like 91 or 94, followed with a single alphabetical letter which represents the speed rating. https://www.blackcircles.com/helpcen...is-load-rating

Christerart · Dec 6th, 2018, 17:16

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

I've an XC60 d5 AWD & have recently had a full set of Michelin Cross Climates fitted which are a top rated all seasons tyre, yes a bit of a compromise but far better than a summer tyre in the winter.

Concur - I put a full set of Cross Climate Plus on the XC70 and I can tell you after close to 3K miles - some in the snow in Germany - great tires..

Expensive, but when it comes to tyres, don't scrimp - might be the difference between managing to avoid an accident or being in one.

Christerart · Dec 6th, 2018, 17:17

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Originally Posted by ThomasG

I'm absolutely happy with Uniroyal Rainsport3.

Agree - I've been running them on our C70 and the V70's. Amazing in the rain.

GrahamHR · Dec 6th, 2018, 21:51

The only "premium" tyre brand I wouldn't consider are Dunlop. An MOT failure some 8 years ago for my Mondeo ST220, Dunlop MAXX tyres with 5mm tread left on all. All inner sidewalls had cracked.

ForestRon · Dec 6th, 2018, 23:34

The best tyres I can highly recommend are Avon ZX7. They are much more comfortable than previously fitted tyres plus they are superb in the wet. I also believe that my XC60 also steers and handkes much better in all conditions and run very quietly in comparison to others. I also ran these on my previous car a VW Phaeton and they gave excellent life.

cojo37 · Dec 7th, 2018, 12:08

I have a V50 and are fitted with Hankook's on the front and Avon ZV7's on the back. Would have had Hankook all round but the price went up nearly £30 per tyre so fitted the Avon ones. I had Hankook on my Kia Sorento and two sets did 94,000 mls.

DaveNP · Dec 7th, 2018, 20:27

Avon ZV7s are my default tyre - Volvo V70, Kia CEED, Peugeot 307 - based on them being a decent name brand but not expensive, which I've used for some years (since they were ZV5s) and they seem OK, the exception was the Nissan Almera which had Michelins in the end as it didn't feel right on Avons.

Fantastic · Dec 8th, 2018, 00:25

All good points above, but he hasn't said what car he's got - none would be good on a Ferrari.
Also, when clicking his link, my viral detector went berserk with the page repeatedly trying to reload itself, so careful out there...

Dec 5th, 2018, 22:07	#11
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/34757-m...tial-thoughts/ For the winter's we have as mentioned above the Michelin Cross Climate is a sensible choice and performs very well in the snow, better than you would think. It also works impressively well when its not cold and snowing. My personal preference is the above, decent performance tyre and a second set of wheels ready to go with winter tyres. The usual 'all season' tyres are just as useless as the ultra high performance stuff when the conditions get to the point of snow and ice. Brand wise, Michelin have seriously stepped up their game in recent years so anything from them like a Pilot Sport, Primacy, Cross Climate (more of a winter tyre the latter one) is a genuinely good investment. Avoid economy/budget brands, the low price does not offset the difference in R&D, build quality and performance. If you just want something round and black, anything from the mid-range sector (Falken, Khumo, Hankook etc) to the premiums brands should suffice. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Dec 6th, 2018, 23:34	#17
ForestRon New Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2018 23:34 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Nottingham	Tyres to suit XC 60 The best tyres I can highly recommend are Avon ZX7. They are much more comfortable than previously fitted tyres plus they are superb in the wet. I also believe that my XC60 also steers and handkes much better in all conditions and run very quietly in comparison to others. I also ran these on my previous car a VW Phaeton and they gave excellent life.

Dec 7th, 2018, 20:27	#19
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	Avon ZV7s are my default tyre - Volvo V70, Kia CEED, Peugeot 307 - based on them being a decent name brand but not expensive, which I've used for some years (since they were ZV5s) and they seem OK, the exception was the Nissan Almera which had Michelins in the end as it didn't feel right on Avons. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Dec 8th, 2018, 00:25	#20
Fantastic VOC Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: S. Yorkshire	All good points above, but he hasn't said what car he's got - none would be good on a Ferrari. Also, when clicking his link, my viral detector went berserk with the page repeatedly trying to reload itself, so careful out there... __________________ V70 D3, XC60 D5, V70 D5, C30 1.6p , S60 2.4d, V40 1.8p, S40 1.8p.

Dec 5th, 2018, 22:26	#12
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	I think youve mixed up european 'all season' which are very good in snow and ice, with American 'all season' which are summer tyres. In central europe, the line between all season and winter tyres is very blurred. Tyres such as Nokian weatherproof, Goodyear vecotor 4 season G2 give full winters a seriously hard time, infact the nokian in particular is better than some full winter tyres. On the other hand the Conti ts860 winter is a better year-round tyre than some all-season tyres..... The one that really changed the game was/is the Crossclimate, as it offers 90% or thereabouts the performance of a winter tyre, with 98% the performance of a summer tyre, rather than the conventional bias of around 95% winter/85% summer tyre performance of a traditional all season.

Dec 6th, 2018, 10:40	#13
AndrasL Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Budapest	Apart from the correct size, you must also pay attention to the weight rating of the tyre. This is a numerical value like 91 or 94, followed with a single alphabetical letter which represents the speed rating. https://www.blackcircles.com/helpcen...is-load-rating

Dec 6th, 2018, 21:51	#16
GrahamHR Senior Member Last Online: Today 13:59 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kelsall	The only "premium" tyre brand I wouldn't consider are Dunlop. An MOT failure some 8 years ago for my Mondeo ST220, Dunlop MAXX tyres with 5mm tread left on all. All inner sidewalls had cracked.

Dec 7th, 2018, 12:08	#18
cojo37 New Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2020 12:20 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Barnsley	I have a V50 and are fitted with Hankook's on the front and Avon ZV7's on the back. Would have had Hankook all round but the price went up nearly £30 per tyre so fitted the Avon ones. I had Hankook on my Kia Sorento and two sets did 94,000 mls.

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