Winter Tyre Poll - Page 5

155mph · Nov 9th, 2010, 11:55

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Originally Posted by DadTo2

That said has anyone any experience of Volvo's recently announced winter tyre programme?

It is a recent announcement so I doubt you will get any feedback. For my specific tyres, my local Kwik-Fit was cheaper. Buy online though for savings.

snowy1 · Nov 13th, 2010, 10:58

Just been on a long trip with my newly fitted Vredestein wintrac extremes on normal alloys. No extra road noise and noticably better grip in the wet and packed leaves up north. Hardly even noticed the flooded roads in the lakes the tyres just cut straight through them and the best bit was sitting at the bottom of the Kirkstone Pass watching a couple of BMW drivers being towed back down as they couldn't get up after 4 to 5 inches of snow and then just ploughing up as if it wasn't there no loss of traction at all. This is early November cant wait for La Nina at its peak next year. Recommend winter tyres for everyone especially when your driving something as heavy as an XC60, your right though-it's the others you need to watch out for!

volrod544 · Nov 16th, 2010, 22:13

I got a set of part worn dunlop wintersport 3d,s put on a spare set of wheels I had.all tyres have at least 6mm of tread left.never used winter tyres before so hoping to notice the difference this winter.The "tank" (850 estate) felt quite scary last winter.

wimorrison · Nov 16th, 2010, 22:50

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Originally Posted by volrod544

I got a set of part worn dunlop wintersport 3d,s put on a spare set of wheels I had.all tyres have at least 6mm of tread left.never used winter tyres before so hoping to notice the difference this winter.The "tank" (850 estate) felt quite scary last winter.

You will notice the difference very quickly -and you don't need snow or ice to feel the difference in grip that you get. One frosty morning will make you wonder how (or why) you drove without them

ISD · Nov 20th, 2010, 12:32

I lived in Norway for the last 2 years and winter tyres were essential. They make a huge difference (used on an XC70 and an XC60). I used Yokohama Ice Terrain studless tyres. In terms of cost you need another set of rims but it halves your tyre wear and and it forces you to rotate your tyres!

xcJohn · Nov 22nd, 2010, 05:07

I always drove my old Landcruiser on M&S General Grabber's AT2. All season apparantly but you wouldn't know. Absolutely fantastic in the snow. She had the same tyres on her Rav4 and not a problem come anything last winter had to throw at us. The XC70 will be staying with the standard 235/55x17 Pirelli Scorpions, they're barely 1000 miles old and my days of driving in the white stuff for the hell of it are done I think...

NewVolvo · Nov 22nd, 2010, 17:04

Today I fitted the Conti TS 830 P tyres (albeit not to a Volvo) so soon get to try them out on ice and wintry roads.

Although I really hate driving in/on snow, I am dyring to find out how they behave!

Price? About GBP 153 a piece incl VAT (in Germany). Not bad at all (225/45 17)

npl74 · Nov 23rd, 2010, 21:16

Any experience with all weather tyres? Could it be a solution?

155mph · Nov 24th, 2010, 13:19

I think studs and skill would be required to get through this.

Couple of inches of snow expected this weekend in London. I need to drive out to Orpington to get a couple of recalls attended to. Should be fun.

Teejay1 · Nov 25th, 2010, 14:58

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Originally Posted by Teejay1

There is every reason if we live in a area that does not get much bad weather. If it get to the point like last year I will use public transport then risk my life with a train driver! I'm waiting and seeing.

After today I might change my vote if I could. Has the question about benefits and 2WD been answered?

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Nov 16th, 2010, 22:13	#43
volrod544 Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2023 18:53 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: norfolk	tyres I got a set of part worn dunlop wintersport 3d,s put on a spare set of wheels I had.all tyres have at least 6mm of tread left.never used winter tyres before so hoping to notice the difference this winter.The "tank" (850 estate) felt quite scary last winter.

Nov 22nd, 2010, 05:07	#46
xcJohn Junior Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2011 04:12 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire	I always drove my old Landcruiser on M&S General Grabber's AT2. All season apparantly but you wouldn't know. Absolutely fantastic in the snow. She had the same tyres on her Rav4 and not a problem come anything last winter had to throw at us. The XC70 will be staying with the standard 235/55x17 Pirelli Scorpions, they're barely 1000 miles old and my days of driving in the white stuff for the hell of it are done I think... __________________ XC70 D5 SE Lux - Sapphire Black (Geraldine) I have now seen the error of my ways. Forgive me Gods of Volvo.

Nov 22nd, 2010, 17:04	#47
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Today I fitted the Conti TS 830 P tyres (albeit not to a Volvo) so soon get to try them out on ice and wintry roads. Although I really hate driving in/on snow, I am dyring to find out how they behave! Price? About GBP 153 a piece incl VAT (in Germany). Not bad at all (225/45 17) __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Nov 23rd, 2010, 21:16	#48
npl74 New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2012 16:41 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Luxembourg	all weather tyres? Any experience with all weather tyres? Could it be a solution? Last edited by npl74; Nov 23rd, 2010 at 21:20.

Nov 13th, 2010, 10:58	#42
snowy1 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2015 20:16 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: hampshire	Just been on a long trip with my newly fitted Vredestein wintrac extremes on normal alloys. No extra road noise and noticably better grip in the wet and packed leaves up north. Hardly even noticed the flooded roads in the lakes the tyres just cut straight through them and the best bit was sitting at the bottom of the Kirkstone Pass watching a couple of BMW drivers being towed back down as they couldn't get up after 4 to 5 inches of snow and then just ploughing up as if it wasn't there no loss of traction at all. This is early November cant wait for La Nina at its peak next year. Recommend winter tyres for everyone especially when your driving something as heavy as an XC60, your right though-it's the others you need to watch out for!

Nov 20th, 2010, 12:32	#45
ISD New Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2010 20:10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bristol	I lived in Norway for the last 2 years and winter tyres were essential. They make a huge difference (used on an XC70 and an XC60). I used Yokohama Ice Terrain studless tyres. In terms of cost you need another set of rims but it halves your tyre wear and and it forces you to rotate your tyres!

Nov 24th, 2010, 13:19	#49
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Studs required I think studs and skill would be required to get through this. Couple of inches of snow expected this weekend in London. I need to drive out to Orpington to get a couple of recalls attended to. Should be fun. __________________ MY10 XC60 2.4D SE Lux Geartronic Savile Grey c/w soft beige leather interior Bluetooth, Dark tinted windows, Family Pack + Park Assist

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