Recommend me some tyres??

Bushmonkey · Jan 8th, 2019, 12:47

Hi all I'm looking to change my tyres soon and just wondered what you guys have on your V50. I can't seem to find much. Everything I've seen has E for exonemy and only a few have C

Advice would be great. Cheers

StatusRed · Jan 8th, 2019, 13:12

Michelin CrossClimates every time

domhart10 · Jan 8th, 2019, 13:13

run michelin pilot sport 4 all round here. brilliant tire in the wet and still incredible grip in the dry, defenitly recommend.

FunkyMelon · Jan 8th, 2019, 13:30

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or Uniroyal RainSport 3's - Only tyres I'd personally consider .

hoks · Jan 8th, 2019, 15:54

For summer I reallly liked GoodYear Efficient grip performance,I did not have them on my Volvo but had them on Mk1 (195/65 R15)and Mk2 (205/55 R16) Focuses.

Now on my Volvo I have 205/55 R16 Pirelli Cinturato winter, IMO very good winter tyre, unstudded so it is not mindblowing on bare ice but I have not had any problems or doubts while driving with them in snow.

For summer I did an experiment 😅, I bought a set of Sailun Attrezo Elite tyres 215/60 R16 (tried to get a bit more ride height and different look), actually I was pleasently surprised, ride became a bit more gentle on hard bumps, but did not seem to impact handling. They were something like a 1/4 to 1/3 cheaper than popular brand tyres, but work great on dry and very good on wet surfaces. Lets say if i did not know that car is on Sailuns, I would not say that its on chinese tyres. They seem to wear out a tiny bit faster, but difference in price compensates that.

Tannaton · Jan 8th, 2019, 15:54

Goodyear Efficient Grip. Good value, economical, good life, good all rounder.

andy_d · Jan 8th, 2019, 16:50

ignore the Totally BS "ratings" on the tyres
why
they are what the Manuf puts on them, not regulated or to any standard

dont fall for the "winter/summer" tyre crap either

other than that "chian ditchfinders" avoid
Avoid paying for over priced "hyped" tyres
use Blackcircles, Camskills Mytyres for prices And check out "tesco for tyres"

MDS40 · Jan 8th, 2019, 19:57

Falken ze 914 on my S40 so far so good after 1 year.
Depends if you want cheap and poor handling or more expensive and better road holding.
Used Goodyear F1 Eagle on my Jaguar, great wet and dry grip but poor lasting,
Michelin would be my choice if money was no object.

emy · Jan 8th, 2019, 20:09

Goodyear Efficient grip Performance 205/50R17, pleased with them so far.

Teilo1979 · Jan 8th, 2019, 21:39

Another vote for Uniroyal rainsport 3 from me.
I had a couple of sets on my V50 over the years I had it
And now I’m on a V70 I’m just waiting for it to need now boots and they
Will get fitted to that as well.

Terry

Jan 8th, 2019, 12:47	#1
Bushmonkey VOC Member Last Online: May 15th, 2019 23:55 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sharston	Recommend me some tyres?? Hi all I'm looking to change my tyres soon and just wondered what you guys have on your V50. I can't seem to find much. Everything I've seen has E for exonemy and only a few have C Advice would be great. Cheers __________________ 2010 V50 2.0D R Design

Jan 8th, 2019, 13:12	#2
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Michelin CrossClimates every time __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jan 8th, 2019, 13:13	#3
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 14:09 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	run michelin pilot sport 4 all round here. brilliant tire in the wet and still incredible grip in the dry, defenitly recommend. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Jan 8th, 2019, 13:30	#4
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or Uniroyal RainSport 3's - Only tyres I'd personally consider . __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Jan 8th, 2019, 15:54	#5
hoks Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2019 13:54 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Riga	For summer I reallly liked GoodYear Efficient grip performance,I did not have them on my Volvo but had them on Mk1 (195/65 R15)and Mk2 (205/55 R16) Focuses. Now on my Volvo I have 205/55 R16 Pirelli Cinturato winter, IMO very good winter tyre, unstudded so it is not mindblowing on bare ice but I have not had any problems or doubts while driving with them in snow. For summer I did an experiment 😅, I bought a set of Sailun Attrezo Elite tyres 215/60 R16 (tried to get a bit more ride height and different look), actually I was pleasently surprised, ride became a bit more gentle on hard bumps, but did not seem to impact handling. They were something like a 1/4 to 1/3 cheaper than popular brand tyres, but work great on dry and very good on wet surfaces. Lets say if i did not know that car is on Sailuns, I would not say that its on chinese tyres. They seem to wear out a tiny bit faster, but difference in price compensates that. Last edited by hoks; Jan 8th, 2019 at 16:45.

Jan 8th, 2019, 15:54	#6
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 21:42 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Goodyear Efficient Grip. Good value, economical, good life, good all rounder. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jan 8th, 2019, 16:50	#7
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	ignore the Totally BS "ratings" on the tyres why they are what the Manuf puts on them, not regulated or to any standard dont fall for the "winter/summer" tyre crap either other than that "chian ditchfinders" avoid Avoid paying for over priced "hyped" tyres use Blackcircles, Camskills Mytyres for prices And check out "tesco for tyres" __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 8th, 2019, 19:57	#8
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	Falken ze 914 on my S40 so far so good after 1 year. Depends if you want cheap and poor handling or more expensive and better road holding. Used Goodyear F1 Eagle on my Jaguar, great wet and dry grip but poor lasting, Michelin would be my choice if money was no object. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Jan 8th, 2019, 20:09	#9
emy Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 18:50 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dublin	Goodyear Efficient grip Performance 205/50R17, pleased with them so far. __________________ 2007 V50 1.6D SE in Black* - DPF off & Remap*

Jan 8th, 2019, 21:39	#10
Teilo1979 V70 R Design D4 MY2013 Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2022 12:52 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Polmont, Central Scotland.	Another vote for Uniroyal rainsport 3 from me. I had a couple of sets on my V50 over the years I had it And now I’m on a V70 I’m just waiting for it to need now boots and they Will get fitted to that as well. Terry

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