Mixing tyres - Page 2

NigelDay · Mar 5th, 2016, 13:24

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Originally Posted by Arianne

Agree, we have used Nokian winters and found them to be absolutely fine. So much so, we bought a second set when the first batch wore out. Would buy them again.

Arianne

Ditto. Fitted Nokian Weatherproofs back in late October. Done 9k since then and very happy with them. Whilst I will watch the 'Nokiagate' news story with interest, until there is evidence they have misrepresented the data on the new Weatherproofs, I would happily purchase again. Very recently, the Michelin CrossClimate has been made available in the 235 R17/18 SUV profiles, and this (like the Nokian) has also received excellent reviews. Check Mytyres and Oponeo and the 2015-16 season reviews - also tyre noise and wet grip and economy ratings - before you purchase. Some Premium brands are not so good when you compare them.

bobarctor · Mar 5th, 2016, 14:28

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Originally Posted by NigelDay

Very recently, the Michelin CrossClimate has been made available in the 235 R17/18 SUV profiles

Interesting thanks: not listed in those sizes on the Michelin UK website. I will give my local Costco a ring.

janusz · Mar 6th, 2016, 08:10

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Originally Posted by NigelDay

Ditto. Fitted Nokian Weatherproofs back in late October. Done 9k since then and very happy with them. Whilst I will watch the 'Nokiagate' news story with interest, until there is evidence they have misrepresented the data on the new Weatherproofs, I would happily purchase again. Very recently, the Michelin CrossClimate has been made available in the 235 R17/18 SUV profiles, and this (like the Nokian) has also received excellent reviews. Check Mytyres and Oponeo and the 2015-16 season reviews - also tyre noise and wet grip and economy ratings - before you purchase. Some Premium brands are not so good when you compare them.

I was told by michelin that 235/18/60 is yet to become available. Have you seen them online already?

NigelDay · Mar 7th, 2016, 22:01

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Originally Posted by janusz

I was told by michelin that 235/18/60 is yet to become available. Have you seen them online already?

I had read somewhere on the Forum that they were, but having just checked Oponeo, they are not there. Perhaps they will arrive in time for the next winter season.

St James · Mar 8th, 2016, 17:31

Costco told me recently that they aren't expecting 235/60/18 in the Cross-Climate until around June 2016.

ChrisL · Mar 8th, 2016, 19:45

Wow, 16k and needing replacing? I'm on 30k and still have 3mm left on the front

bobarctor · Mar 9th, 2016, 10:03

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Originally Posted by ChrisL

Wow, 16k and needing replacing? I'm on 30k and still have 3mm left on the front

Probably 2 to 3K left but no more. But are you on the stock 2015 factory fit Pirellis? And are you 2WD D4 or something else? Either or both of those might account for the difference...

ChrisL · Mar 9th, 2016, 15:20

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Originally Posted by bobarctor

Probably 2 to 3K left but no more. But are you on the stock 2015 factory fit Pirellis? And are you 2WD D4 or something else? Either or both of those might account for the difference...

Stock 2014 tyres, front wheel drive VEA

Arianne · Mar 9th, 2016, 17:35

Just to add my voice to the mixing of summer and winter tyres question....

Anyone who tells you that mixing them is okay must be joking. I know folk who penny pinch and only mount the winters on the front wheels. Under braking, especially on bends and going downhill, you will have the back kick out, for sure.

Mixing these two different tyres is the practice of folk who are just getting by with bargain basement cars and really tight financial budgets. Anyone that can afford to own and run an XC60 has sufficient funds to even buy a set of four cheap winter tyres.

I am not sure the insurance company would be best pleased either.

Regards, Arianne

Mar 8th, 2016, 17:31	#15
St James Senior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Birmingham	Costco told me recently that they aren't expecting 235/60/18 in the Cross-Climate until around June 2016. __________________ Current Car: 2020 V60 D4 R Design + with Polestar and options galore Previous Cars: 2015 (65) XC60 D4 AWD R-Design Lux Nav 2014 (64) XC60 D4 AWD R-Design Lux Nav Auto 2010 (10) Skoda Octavia vRS CR170 DSG

Mar 9th, 2016, 17:35	#19
Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	Just to add my voice to the mixing of summer and winter tyres question.... Anyone who tells you that mixing them is okay must be joking. I know folk who penny pinch and only mount the winters on the front wheels. Under braking, especially on bends and going downhill, you will have the back kick out, for sure. Mixing these two different tyres is the practice of folk who are just getting by with bargain basement cars and really tight financial budgets. Anyone that can afford to own and run an XC60 has sufficient funds to even buy a set of four cheap winter tyres. I am not sure the insurance company would be best pleased either. Regards, Arianne __________________ 2017 - Range Rover Velar D300 V6 R-dynamic, Corris Grey .......... but drove Volvo XC90 & XC60 from 2006-17 so I have lifetime membership of the forum (thanks people). Last edited by Arianne; Mar 9th, 2016 at 17:38.

Mar 8th, 2016, 19:45	#16
ChrisL Senior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2017 13:21 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hull	Wow, 16k and needing replacing? I'm on 30k and still have 3mm left on the front

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