2015 V60 D5 Tyre Choice

alex1877 · Dec 3rd, 2023, 22:32

Folks,

Looking for some help! My V60 seems to eat through front tyres and the current ones need replacing.

Can anyone recommend a good quality all season tyre? Currently tried Nexen and Maxxis but neither lasted longer than 6/8000 miles. Happy to pay for a premium brand but I’d really appreciate anyone’s recommendations before I end purchasing something that doesn’t last again.

Tyre size is 215 50 17

Bonefishblues · Dec 3rd, 2023, 23:19

Michelin CCs are generally reckoned as the best for wear. There are often 4 tyre discounts available to offset the cost too.

Tannaton · Dec 4th, 2023, 07:44

Michelin Corss Climates very highly regarded but not cheap. Vredestein Quatrac also good and cheaper. I would say you should expect at least 18-20k out of a set…. So something might be amiss, if you don’t have a heavy foot?

Ulrikas PA · Dec 4th, 2023, 08:18

Cross Climates worked well on my D5 engined V60. Didn't notice any difference in wear from summer tyres. Goodyear Vector All Season good on my other halfs Skoda.

Keep the tyre pressures checked and up, every weekend !!!

Gilesme · Dec 4th, 2023, 14:05

CCs all the way - I got two fitted to my XC60 through Blackcircles for £270 - however this was BlackFriday.

Think they have 10% off at the moment.

alex1877 · Dec 4th, 2023, 15:31

Thanks folks, unfortunately I think I've been guilty of letting the pressure drop by 3-5psi without realising, that combined with some tracking issues )which had allegedly been fixed

Darthstinky · Jan 20th, 2024, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex1877

Folks,

Looking for some help! My V60 seems to eat through front tyres and the current ones need replacing.

Can anyone recommend a good quality all season tyre? Currently tried Nexen and Maxxis but neither lasted longer than 6/8000 miles. Happy to pay for a premium brand but I’d really appreciate anyone’s recommendations before I end purchasing something that doesn’t last again.

Tyre size is 215 50 17

I see lots of recommendations (and I can add a few budget tyres who’s performance will surprise) but I’d start by looking into why your car keep chewing front tyres.

Tracking, alignment etc… otherwise you’re just throwing good tyres at the problem

DS

Dec 3rd, 2023, 22:32	#1
alex1877 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2023 10:23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paisley	2015 V60 D5 Tyre Choice Folks, Looking for some help! My V60 seems to eat through front tyres and the current ones need replacing. Can anyone recommend a good quality all season tyre? Currently tried Nexen and Maxxis but neither lasted longer than 6/8000 miles. Happy to pay for a premium brand but I’d really appreciate anyone’s recommendations before I end purchasing something that doesn’t last again. Tyre size is 215 50 17

Dec 4th, 2023, 07:44	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:45 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Michelin Corss Climates very highly regarded but not cheap. Vredestein Quatrac also good and cheaper. I would say you should expect at least 18-20k out of a set…. So something might be amiss, if you don’t have a heavy foot? __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Dec 4th, 2023 at 08:03.

Dec 3rd, 2023, 23:19	#2
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:09 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Michelin CCs are generally reckoned as the best for wear. There are often 4 tyre discounts available to offset the cost too.

Dec 4th, 2023, 08:18	#4
Ulrikas PA Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ex-owner: V60 D6 Polestar	Cross Climates worked well on my D5 engined V60. Didn't notice any difference in wear from summer tyres. Goodyear Vector All Season good on my other halfs Skoda. Keep the tyre pressures checked and up, every weekend !!!

Dec 4th, 2023, 14:05	#5
Gilesme Senior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 12:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lytham	CCs all the way - I got two fitted to my XC60 through Blackcircles for £270 - however this was BlackFriday. Think they have 10% off at the moment.

Dec 4th, 2023, 15:31	#6
alex1877 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2023 10:23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paisley	Thanks folks, unfortunately I think I've been guilty of letting the pressure drop by 3-5psi without realising, that combined with some tracking issues )which had allegedly been fixed

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