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XC40 tyres - any reviews?

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Old Aug 24th, 2019, 19:53   #1
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Hi guys picked up our used XC40 FE D4 this morning, but needing a couple of front tyres.

Car is currently sitting on Continental PremiumContact 6 from factory and managed 10,700 miles, but now on the limit on the front, around 4.5mm on the rears. This is on 235/50/19 99V R-Design wheels.

Looking for reviews if anybody has experience of other tyres please.

Current considerations include:
- Conti’s again - if it’s good enough for Volvo.... (£148)
- Pirelli Scorpion Verde Seal Inside - factory fit on my XC90 (£130 each)
- Michelin CrossClimate - as I have on my daughter’s car and am impressed. (£184 each)

I know the mileage I should expect from the Cont’s, but any comments gratefully received.
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Old Aug 25th, 2019, 08:31   #2
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I've got Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Seasons tyres fitted to my XC40'

The car was new In May of this year and came supplied with summer tyres - don't remember the brand. I part exchanged the summer tyres for the Pirelli all seasons ones. Never really understood why they supply 4wd cars with summer tyres, especially up here in the Highlands.

I had the Pirelli tyres on my previous Volvo and was very pleased with them. Comfortable ride, low noise and good grip in difficult conditions. The wear rate was also very good.
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Old Aug 25th, 2019, 13:05   #3
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My XC40 came with Michelin Primacy 4 (Volvo fitment). I'm happy with them. Apparently the 'Volvo fitment' means the design has been tweaked to give a (very) small percentage specifc-to-volvo improvement in fuel consumtion or noise or some such. Is it worth it? - How can I tell?
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Old Aug 26th, 2019, 22:00   #4
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I’m being cheap and gone with the Pirelli tyres. They’re great on my XC90, so expect the same on the XC40.
We do lots of miles, so would hate to have to replace the CrossClimate tyres regularly as I understand as hybrids they’re a “best of both worlds” and wear suffers.
I’m looking out for some 18/19” wheels to have a separate winter set for the XC40. If you hear of any......!
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