Your tyre of choice for your T5's

T5Sweep · Feb 28th, 2019, 12:41

What tyres do you all all run on your T5's? I'm currently refurbing a set of Canisto wheels for my 850 and as I'll be closer to the 300bhp mark, traction could well be an issue.

Ben.

Cookeh · Feb 28th, 2019, 12:46

Primacy 3s. Had EfficientGrips too which were impressive.

Clogs · Feb 28th, 2019, 15:13

Goodyear EfficientGrips are good tyres but the rate of wear is disappointing, barely 10,000 miles.

daniel mossey · Mar 1st, 2019, 10:50

I've put on a set of Avon tyres on my v70 r and the grip is very good in wet or dry. Coupled with the brembo discs and pads all round it responds a lot better.
Dan.

pookie · Mar 3rd, 2019, 00:42

Use pilot sport 4s ( Michelin) on my 855R. I'm so pleased with everything bar the high wear rate.

Salut!
Pookie

Discombobulated · Mar 3rd, 2019, 07:50

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Originally Posted by pookie

Use pilot sport 4s ( Michelin) on my 855R. I'm so pleased with everything bar the high wear rate.

Salut!
Pookie

As above, had Pilot Sport 4’s for the last few years and can’t fault them. Not a clue how long they last because they just get changed when they’re ready. We use these on my 2007 S60 2.4 T5 and the wife’s 2014 V60 D4.

T5Sweep · Mar 3rd, 2019, 09:56

Brilliant thanks guys, I was looking at something like Nankang NS2R or something similar but the wet weather performance of those fast road/track tyres isn't fantastic so not ideal as a daily.

Stu B · Mar 3rd, 2019, 16:18

I use Uniroyal Rainsport 3 but did change to 55 rather than 50 profile on the standard wheels for better availability and slightly improved ride. Grip, road noise etc. very good. Still eats the fronts quicker than the rear, obviously.

Luxobarge · Mar 3rd, 2019, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Stu B

I use Uniroyal Rainsport 3 but did change to 55 rather than 50 profile on the standard wheels for better availability and slightly improved ride. Grip, road noise etc. very good. Still eats the fronts quicker than the rear, obviously.

I also have a T5, and I also switched to 55 profile from the standard 50. The 55 profile tyres are more common, therefore much better availability and also this makes them significantly cheaper - and a slightly better ride quality as a bonus, allegedly a slight decrease in handling/cornering but IMHO this doesn't matter unless you're a bit of a road warrior - which I'm not.

HTH

Cookeh · Mar 3rd, 2019, 17:00

Bear in mind the increase to a 55 profile tyre adds 20mm to overall tyre size (10mm less arch gap and 10mm more ride height) - watch your clearances if your car is lowered. Mine is dropped only 30mm and I cant clear 55s, they rub on full lock.

Feb 28th, 2019, 12:41	#1
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Your tyre of choice for your T5's What tyres do you all all run on your T5's? I'm currently refurbing a set of Canisto wheels for my 850 and as I'll be closer to the 300bhp mark, traction could well be an issue. Ben.

Feb 28th, 2019, 12:46	#2
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Primacy 3s. Had EfficientGrips too which were impressive. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Feb 28th, 2019, 15:13	#3
Clogs Clogs Last Online: Dec 26th, 2023 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canterbury	EfficientGrips wear very quickly Goodyear EfficientGrips are good tyres but the rate of wear is disappointing, barely 10,000 miles.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 00:42	#5
pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	Use pilot sport 4s ( Michelin) on my 855R. I'm so pleased with everything bar the high wear rate. Salut! Pookie __________________ Growing old disgracefully

Mar 3rd, 2019, 16:18	#8
Stu B Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:45 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cheshire	I use Uniroyal Rainsport 3 but did change to 55 rather than 50 profile on the standard wheels for better availability and slightly improved ride. Grip, road noise etc. very good. Still eats the fronts quicker than the rear, obviously. __________________ 2017 V60 CC D4 AWD Polestar

Mar 1st, 2019, 10:50	#4
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	I've put on a set of Avon tyres on my v70 r and the grip is very good in wet or dry. Coupled with the brembo discs and pads all round it responds a lot better. Dan.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 09:56	#7
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Brilliant thanks guys, I was looking at something like Nankang NS2R or something similar but the wet weather performance of those fast road/track tyres isn't fantastic so not ideal as a daily.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 17:00	#10
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Bear in mind the increase to a 55 profile tyre adds 20mm to overall tyre size (10mm less arch gap and 10mm more ride height) - watch your clearances if your car is lowered. Mine is dropped only 30mm and I cant clear 55s, they rub on full lock. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

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