Tyres, what else. - Page 3

ThomasG · Oct 10th, 2021, 11:07

If I could justify cost of 8 17" rims....

Eh... First thing, I'd upgrade brakes. 😜

MG68 · Oct 10th, 2021, 15:51

Michelin Crossclimates were the first all season tyre tried around 6 years ago on an Audi estate.

I didn't go back.

Have since fitted Goodyear Vector All Seasons Gen 2 (I believe there is now a Gen 3) to 2 standard V70s and the wife's BMW F31 320d Touring.

We live in the wilds of Wiltshire where no gritters / snow trucks ever venture.

The Goodyears absolutely transform & make 4WD redundant to the standard front / rear wheel drive cars we have in the cold and white stuff. BMW on summer tyres in the snow is entertaining to say the least.

The Goodyears on a 4WD would make a compelling proposition. And no need to run 2 sets of wheels / tyres.

just my opinion of course.

olszewm · Oct 10th, 2021, 21:25

I see that you are planning a winter trip to the Polish mountains

I have been driving there each winter for the past few years in my XC60 with the all season Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen2. Combined with AWD those tyres performed brilliantly and never lost traction or control for a moment. I cannot compare them to full winter tyres as I have never driven on those, however, good all seasons are totally fine for those conditions.
This year, I have installed the all season Vredestein QuatracPro Pro on my new XC90 and will test them over Christmas. Fingers crossed there will be snow

ThomasG · Oct 11th, 2021, 06:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by olszewm

I see that you are planning a winter trip to the Polish mountains

Spot on

All the way to the nest of street commerce known as Zakopane.

ThomasG · Oct 11th, 2021, 12:46

Or more likely..

olszewm · Oct 12th, 2021, 21:02

Good luck and beware of heavy traffic between Krakow and Zakopane during the holiday season

Also be aware that whatever tyres you choose, they should have the snowflake symbol as it is required and enforced in Germany during winter months.

Christerart · Oct 17th, 2021, 00:09

Two years ago I put a set of Michelin Cross Climate + on my 2005 XC70 D5 (163) (215/65/R16) @ £400 mounted. Very pleased with them - 14K miles.

Just put on a set of Cross Climate 2:

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/...ossClimate.htm

on my 2008 XC70 Lux Polestar 205hp 4C (235/55/R17) @ £583.96 mounted. Not cheap but safety has no price..

The Cross Climate 2 is beating the rims off the Cross Climate + - and everything else - and for you, the 215/65/R16's you're looking at is just around £400.

Read the link...

Oct 10th, 2021, 11:07	#21
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	If I could justify cost of 8 17" rims.... Eh... First thing, I'd upgrade brakes. 😜 __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Oct 10th, 2021, 21:25	#23
olszewm New Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 17:21 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: London	I see that you are planning a winter trip to the Polish mountains I have been driving there each winter for the past few years in my XC60 with the all season Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen2. Combined with AWD those tyres performed brilliantly and never lost traction or control for a moment. I cannot compare them to full winter tyres as I have never driven on those, however, good all seasons are totally fine for those conditions. This year, I have installed the all season Vredestein QuatracPro Pro on my new XC90 and will test them over Christmas. Fingers crossed there will be snow __________________ Current: XC90 T6 Inscription Pro Denim Blue MY20 Polestar Past: XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV Black MY14

Oct 12th, 2021, 21:02	#26
olszewm New Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 17:21 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: London	Good luck and beware of heavy traffic between Krakow and Zakopane during the holiday season Also be aware that whatever tyres you choose, they should have the snowflake symbol as it is required and enforced in Germany during winter months. __________________ Current: XC90 T6 Inscription Pro Denim Blue MY20 Polestar Past: XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV Black MY14

Oct 17th, 2021, 00:09	#27
Christerart VOC Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 09:57 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cambridge	Two years ago I put a set of Michelin Cross Climate + on my 2005 XC70 D5 (163) (215/65/R16) @ £400 mounted. Very pleased with them - 14K miles. Just put on a set of Cross Climate 2: https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/...ossClimate.htm on my 2008 XC70 Lux Polestar 205hp 4C (235/55/R17) @ £583.96 mounted. Not cheap but safety has no price.. The Cross Climate 2 is beating the rims off the Cross Climate + - and everything else - and for you, the 215/65/R16's you're looking at is just around £400. Read the link... __________________ 2008 XC70 D5 Lux Geartronic Polestar, 161K 2005 XC70 D5 SE Geartronic, 203K

Oct 10th, 2021, 15:51	#22
MG68 Member Last Online: May 11th, 2023 17:12 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Salisbury	Michelin Crossclimates were the first all season tyre tried around 6 years ago on an Audi estate. I didn't go back. Have since fitted Goodyear Vector All Seasons Gen 2 (I believe there is now a Gen 3) to 2 standard V70s and the wife's BMW F31 320d Touring. We live in the wilds of Wiltshire where no gritters / snow trucks ever venture. The Goodyears absolutely transform & make 4WD redundant to the standard front / rear wheel drive cars we have in the cold and white stuff. BMW on summer tyres in the snow is entertaining to say the least. The Goodyears on a 4WD would make a compelling proposition. And no need to run 2 sets of wheels / tyres. just my opinion of course.

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